Overview
- Multiple outlets report the National Award–winning director fell from the terrace of his Hindustan Park residence and was declared dead at a private hospital after being rushed there for treatment.
- Police began a scene investigation and, according to officials quoted in coverage, recovered a note on the roof whose handwriting is being examined as part of the probe.
- The family has not issued a public statement and authorities have taken the body for postmortem at SSKM Hospital while industry colleagues gathered at the hospital to pay tribute.
- Reports say Dutta had been living alone for months and some accounts cite prior respiratory problems and treatment for depression but those personal-health details are limited and described by outlets as developing.
- Dutta built a notable Bengali film career with Bhooter Bhabishyat, Borunbabur Bondhu and Aparajito and his death on May 27, 2026 has prompted plans for a public homage and renewed attention to his influence on contemporary regional cinema.