Arjunn Dutta | |
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Born | Kolkata |
Nationality | India |
Citizenship | India |
Occupation | Film Director & Screenwriter |
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Arjunn Dutta is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Bengali cinema. His first feature film Abyakto (2018) was a critical success and earned laurels in film festivals.
Dutta was born in Kolkata in West Bengal.
Dutta made a short The 6th Element in 2016, which received positive critical reviews. His first feature film Abyakto (2018) was a critical success and earned laurels in film festivals. [1] [2] [3] [4] His second feature film Guldasta was released on 21 October 2020, to lukewarm reviews. [5] [6] [7]
Year | Film | Director | Writer |
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2018 | Abyakto | Yes | Yes |
2020 | Guldasta | Yes | Yes |
2022 | Shrimati | Yes | Yes |
2024 | Deep Fridge | Yes | Yes |
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