The Bengali film fraternity is mourning the sudden demise of Anik Dutta, who reportedly died after a fall from the terrace of his residence in Kolkata, bringing an end to a celebrated career in cinema.
Updated: May 27, 2026, 6:01 PM IST
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Anik Dutta dies after tragic fall (PC: Twitter)
Filmmaker Anik Dutta passed away on Wednesday after he reportedly fell from the terrace of his multi-storey home in south Kolkata. According to reports from news agency PTI he was rushed to a private hospital near Dhakuria but doctors confirmed that he could not be saved. A senior police officer stated that an investigation has been initiated at the spot to understand the circumstances behind the incident.
Did the family of Anik Dutta release any statement?
So far, the family has not released any official statement regarding the tragedy. The unexpected death has sent shockwaves through the Bengali film industry with colleagues and admirers expressing deep grief. Several members of the film fraternity, including actors Sreelekha Mitra, Rudranil Ghosh and Arindam Sil, were seen arriving at the hospital to pay their final respects to the veteran filmmaker.
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