Anjan Das: Bengali Film Director (1951–2014)
Anjan Das (1951–2014), Bengali film director and screenwriter best known for the National Award–winning film Faltu (2006). Biographical overview of his career, filmography, awards and legacy.
Anjan Das (13 June 1951 – 2 June 2014) was an Indian film director best known for his work in the Bengali language. Over a career that spanned several decades he made a number of films; his most widely recognised picture is Faltu (2006), which received a National Film Award in the Best Feature Film category.
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Career
Das directed and wrote for the screen, producing films in Bengali that were shown nationally. His filmography includes award-winning work and projects shown at various festivals and screenings. For an overview of his motion-picture output see his list of movies.
Personal life and death
Born on 13 June 1951, Das was married and had a son. He died on 2 June 2014 at the age of 62 after suffering from colon cancer. He was survived by his wife and son.
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