Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1949 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay State, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jyoti Prakash Dutta |
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| Nicknames | Dutta, Dutta Sahab |
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Libra |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Address | 101, 102 Saibaba Tower, N Dutta Marg, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5’ 7”) |
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| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey (Semi-Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Not Known |
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| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Watching Movies |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Bindiya Goswami |
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| Marriage Date | 1985 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Bindiya Goswami (Former Film Actress) |
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| Children |
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Career
| Debut | Film: Ghulami (1985) |
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Filmfare Award for Best Director for 'Border' (1998); National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration for 'Border' (1998); Headed the feature film section jury for the National Film Awards (2010) |
| Other Films | Yateem (1988), Batwara (1989), Kshatriya (1993), Refugee (2000), LOC Kargil (2003), Paltan (2018), Border 2 (2026) |
Favourites
| Favourite Song | Tumse Mila Tha Pyar Kuch Achche Naseeb (Film- Khatta Meetha) |
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| Favourite Destination | Rajasthan (India) |
| Favourite Script Writer | O. P. Dutta |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dutta gained prominence for his war-themed films. | |
| 2. Financial constraints forced him to discontinue his initial project, ‘Sarhad.’ | |
| 3. 'Border' was a pioneering Indian film portraying Pakistan as a foe. | |
| 4. A Brigadier visited Mumbai after being inspired by 'Border' and urged Dutta to create a similar film. | |
| 5. Actor Abhishek Bachchan and Actress Kareena Kapoor debuted in his movie ‘Refugee’ (2000). | |
| 6. Rajasthan serves as the backdrop for many of his films due to his fascination with the region. | |
| 7. His brother Deepak Dutta's death on duty inspired his unreleased first film ‘Sarhad’ starring Vinod Khanna. | |
| 8. He faced challenges in obtaining approvals while filming ‘Border’. |