Anjan Dutt

Anjan Dutta (Bengali: অঞ্জন দত্ত) is an Indian film director, actor, and singer-songwriter known for his work in the Bengali alternative music genre anyodharar gaan (অন্যধারার গান). As an actor, Dutta began his career in Bengali cinema in the Mrinal Sen film Chalachitro, for which he won the best newcomer actor award at the Venice Film Festival. He acted in Aparna Sen's hit film, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer. In 2018 he featured in Swapnasandhani's new play Taraye Taraye, as Vincent van Gogh, under the direction of Kaushik Sen.

For the Indian politician, see Anjan Dutta (politician).

Anjan Dutt
Dutt performing in 2006
Background information
Born (1953-01-19) 19 January 1953
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actor
  • film director
  • theatre personality
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1981–present
LabelsRPG, Sagarika Musics Pvt Ltd.
ChildrenNeel Dutt

He is also a national award-winning filmmaker and is one of the most prominent directors of Bengali cinema, directing Dutta Vs Dutta, Madly Bangalee, The Bong Connection, Chalo Let's Go, and Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona. In recent years, he has directed a Byomkesh film series.

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