Bengali cinema mourns loss of ‘sharpest, most uncompromising filmmaker’
Anik Dutta death: The Bengali entertainment industry has been rocked by the passing of veteran filmmaker Anik Dutta. The 65-year-old director died after reportedly falling from the terrace of his home in South Kolkata on Wednesday, May 27. While an investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of death, his colleagues, fans, and well-wishers have come forward to extend their condolences. Expressing sadness over Dutta’s death, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Saddened by the untimely demise of renowned filmmaker Anik Dutta. His contributions towards Bengali Cinema are priceless. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. I trust the Kolkata police will investigate and unearth the mysterious circumstances shrouding his sudden death.” Also Read | Bengali director Anik Dutta dies after falling from terrace of multi-storey residence Prosenjit Chatterjee remembers Anik Dutta Veteran actor-director and Padma Shri awardee Prosenjit Chatterjee also expressed his shock, mentioning that he still hasn’t managed to wrap his head around the news of Dutta’s passing. “I do not know what to say. I am not …

