Utpal Dutt, a renowned thespian, was born on March 29, 1929, in the erstwhile Bengal Presidency of British India, which is now part of Barishal, Bangladesh. His impressive career spanned multiple roles, including acting and direction, with notable credits including the 1991 film "The Stranger", the 1979 comedy "Gol Maal", and the 1969 drama "Bhuvan Shome". Dutt was married to the talented Shobha Sen, and their union was marked by a deep understanding and mutual respect. Unfortunately, his life came to a close on August 19, 1993, in Calcutta, West Bengal, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence generations of artists and cinema enthusiasts alike.
Personal Details
BornMar 29, 1929 Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Barishal, Bangladesh]
Parents
- Girijaranjan Dutt
- Shailabala Dutt
Biography
Career
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1991

The Stranger as Manomohan Mitra
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1988

La nuit Bengali as The Priest / Postman / Beggar
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1986
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1983

Rang Birangi as Police Inspector Durendra Bhatavdekar
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1982

Angoor as Raj Tilak
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1981

Barsaat Ki Ek Raat as Sahuji
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Naram Garam as Bhavani Shankar Bajpai
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The Kaleidoscope as Newspaper Editor
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1980

The Kingdom of Diamonds as Hirak Raja
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1979

The Great Gambler as Saxena
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Joi Baba Felunath: The Elephant God as Maganlal Meghraj
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Gol Maal as Bhavani Shankar
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1978

Bandie as Vikram Singh
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1975

Julie as Mr. Bhattacharya (Usha's father)
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1970

Bombay Talkie as Bose
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1969

The Guru as Ustal Zafar Khan
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Bhuvan Shome as Bhuvan Shome
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1965

Shakespeare-Wallah as Maharaja
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1984