For his final act, Dutt chose to turn to William Shakespeare, reimagining “King Lear” in a contemporary context, which he titled “Aro Ekta Lear” (Another Lear).
When “The Bong Connection”, directed by Anjan Dutt, was released in 2006, legendary director Rituparno Ghosh called actor Parambrata Chatterjee and told him that he could never make a film like that. What was so special about the movie that Rituparno himself was envious of the creation?
Set to premiere on 25 November at Kolkata’s Gyan Mancha, the play signifies the end of an era for the beloved artiste.
Inspired by Shakespeare’s “King Lear”, “Aro Ekta Lear” is set to premiere in November, and Dutt believes it’s the perfect piece to bring his theatrical career full circle. “When I perform this play in November, I will be 71 years old,” Dutt said in an interview with an Indian newspaper. “I don’t see myself just as a director. I act in the plays I direct. At my age, the physical demands of theatre are becoming too much, so I thought it was time to make this decision.”
Directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay, another acclaimed actor-director, the film is slated for release on August 30 in West Bengal cinemas. Additionally, it has a consecutive release on the popular OTT platform Hoichoi.
Renowned filmmaker and screenwriter Aparna Sen is set to collaborate once more with the veteran director and actor Anjan Dutt. Helmed by Parambrata Chatterjee, the production of his latest venture, “Ei Raat Tomar Amar”, has wrapped up.
Anjan Dutt, who is highly regarded by the people of Bangladesh, shared the video with the caption, "It actually sounds so beautiful."
Prominent Bengali singer Anjan Dutt has graced Bangladesh with his magical voice on several occasions, but this time his visit held a special significance—Mala's birthday. Mala, much like Bela Bose and Ronjona, is a character in one of Anjan's songs. However, both the singer and his devoted fans have kept Mala alive throughout the years, across generations. Today, May 12, holds particular importance, as it is referenced in Anjan Dutt's song “Mala” released in 1993, sparking annual celebrations of Mala's birthday and ongoing speculation about her identity.
Winter is generally considered to be the season of concerts in Bangladesh. However, lately, concerts featuring both local and international artists are being organized throughout the year. Tomorrow, Friday, Adventor Communications will be hosting the "Rock and Rhythm 4.0: Resurrection of Black" concert at the ICCB Expo Zone. The following day, May 11th, "Anjan in Dhaka Metropolis Vol. 2" will be held at the Dhaka Arena in Purbachal.
Beloved singer Anjan Dutt graced the stage once again in the capital city with his concert titled "Anjan Dutt in Metropolis". The magical concert took place in Aloki, Tejgaon. Opened by Ahmed Hasan Sunny, the concert also featured popular artistes Neel Dutt, Amyt Datta, Proshanto and Deboprotim. Let's relive the moments and emotions of this concert through our photo album.
On Friday, Kaushik Ganguly's film "Palan" was released in Kolkata. The film serves as a tribute to the legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen's birth centenary and is also Ganguly's interpretation of Sen's iconic film "Kharij". Starring well-known actors such as Anjan Dutt, Mamata Shankar, Sreela Majumdar, Jisshu U Sengupta, and Paoli Dam, the film situates its characters in a crumbling house in modern-day Kolkata.
The versatile artiste Anjan Dutt is set to grace the stage once more in the capital city with his upcoming concert titled “Anjan Dutt in Metropolis”.
Renowned actor, director and singer Anjan Dutt finally got to watch "Hawa" on Sony LIV, yesterday.
Renowned filmmaker Anjan Dutt is all set to captivate audiences with his upcoming film, "Chalchitra Ekhon", based on his personal memories with legendary director Mrinal Sen.
The renowned actor, director and singer Anjan Dutt will soon be a part of Maasranga Television’s morning talk show titled “Ranga Shokal”. The news was confirmed through a press conference held by Maasranga television.
Kolkata, its streets, markets and homesteads almost appear as characters in the movie. That cinema is a document of a time is a thought that comes to one’s mind repeatedly while watching the movie.
Yesterday at Jahangirnagar University, he performed in the “Batch Day” celebrations arranged by the institution’s 31st batch.
After almost a three-year-long break, the renowned musician, director, and songwriter Anjan Dutt has returned with another amazing detective film-“Revolver Rohoshyo”, released in Indian theatres today. The director’s famed detective franchise “Byomkesh Bakshi” had previously charmed the audience to no end—dipping into the crime and mystery-ridden life of the detective.
It is indeed, a task most difficult, to pen down Anjan Dutt.. From writing songs to singing them, from directing movies to acting in them, there’s nothing he hasn’t done. In the span of his decades long career, his works have been a constant companion of Bengalis around the globe. On the occasion of his 70th birthday this January 19, let’s reminisce, in celebration of the life and works of this extremely prolific, versatile artist.
