Kolkata, May 29 -- Renowned filmmaker and ad filmmaker Anik Dutta passed away on Wednesday, May 27, after reportedly suffering critical injuries following a fall from the terrace of a house in Gariahat, Kolkata.

According to initial reports, Dutta sustained serious injuries after the fall and was rushed to a private hospital in Dhakuria in critical condition. He was later declared dead at the hospital.

The mortal remains of the Bengali film director were brought to Nandan West Bengal Film Centre for people to pay their last respects.

BJP leader Locket Chatterjee termed Dutta's demise a "big loss" for the Bengali film industry and described him as a nationally renowned filmmaker and an exceptional human being. She extended condolences t...