Anjan Dutt releases autobiography ahead of 73rd birthday

Renowned musician and filmmaker Anjan Dutt, widely celebrated for his contributions to Bengali music and cinema, has released his long-awaited autobiography, “Anjan Niye”. While Dutt is best known for his singing, songwriting, and composing, he has also acted in films by many acclaimed directors and directed several films himself. In addition, he has been a regular writer, often sharing fragments of his life through essays and interviews.

This time, Dutt has taken a more structured approach, chronicling his life story in his own words. The book was published by Dey’s Publishing and released on January 15.

To mark the occasion, an event titled “Bahatture Anjan” was held on Thursday at Oxford Bookstore, Park Street, Kolkata. The ceremony was graced by actress and director Aparna Sen, who also unveiled the book.

Speaking about his autobiography, Dutt said, “In a few days, I will complete 72 years and step into 73. At this age, the thought of writing an autobiography came to me. I felt that if I waited any longer, I might not be able to do it. Later, I might become too sentimental, my sense of humour might diminish, and I might end up talking too much. That is why, I felt this was the right time. When writing a memoir, one has to write the truth. I have written those truths.”

In “Anjan Niye”, Dutt also sheds light on his interactions with many well-known personalities. “I had close associations with many prominent figures in Kolkata. People know about my connection with Mrinal Sen, but what they don’t know is that I also shared a rather unusual and interesting relationship with Satyajit Ray. Beyond India, I have known many famous people around the world, and I even worked in Germany—things that people are largely unaware of. If they come to know these stories, they might understand me better. As I approach the later years of my life, I am leaving behind that identity. I believe today’s younger generation will appreciate it,” he added.

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