Biography

Poetry and travelling transfix Anirban's works in cinema to an alternative world of imagination. They create an observant existence, parallel to the audience. It was his father who inspired him initially through his poetry and prose works. Eventually, travelling has transformed his mind with immaculate possibilities of making films and composing narratives from constantly expanding imaginations and the very dynamic realities of life. His works diversify among a wide horizon of non-fiction, fiction films, shorts, photography, creative writing etc. His debut feature 'Jahnabi' earned critical acclaim worldwide.

While reviewing his first film 'Jahnabi', High On Films wrote "It also places Dutta as a brave new voice in Indian independent filmmaking. Deftly realized, it is a condensed, sublime experiment that demands to be seen."

His second film 'Anubhuti' explores several emotions of the 15th-century Indian poetess, Meera Bai through her eloquent literature and her dream-alike presence, i.e., Radha.

His short film "Outside the Burning Ghats" made its place as one of the best #22 Submitted Works by Asian Movie Pulse in 2020. His works in travelling are featured and celebrated worldwide in National Geographic Traveler, Conde Nast, The Guardian, Outlook Traveller, BNNVARA to name a few. A Kyoto Filmmakers Lab 2021-22 fellow, he is currently working on his third film "Road to Kiarostami".
- IMDb mini biography by: Anirban Dutta