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52°17′3″N5°59′25 }}″N

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Ranaghat () is a town in the district of Nadia, West Bengal, India. It is situated 74 kilometres north of Calcutta. It is known for its handloom industry, various types of flowers and sweet dishes. The town has spread up along its borders in all corners recently. People from the nearby places do come here for living. It is one of the most important railway junctions in the Sealdah-Murshidabad railway section.

History

Ranaghat town has existed since the British invaded India. A myth is still prevalent that the name of the town came from the bandit 'Rana Dacoit', who used to pillage this area 500 or 600 years back and he used to give ''pujas'' to the goddess Kali to thank Her. A more likely origin for the name of the town comes from Rani (Queen) or Rana (a Rajput warrior) and Ghat (steps leading to the river).

A large percentage of the population are the families of refugees from Bangladesh. There are also many families who had extensive ties to foreign investments in the town.

The Pal-Chaudhuri (Palchowdhury) family were the Zamindars of a huge area around Ranaghat.The Deychowdhury family is well known throughout the district for its prestigious "rathayatra" and for its "Durga puja".

The town is home to the famous Bengalipeople. Yesteryears film actress Rakhee was born and brought up in Ranaghat. Athlete Soma Biswas hails from Ranaghat.

Geography

The town is exactly 74 kilometres north of Calcutta and 26 kilometres south of Krishnanagar, Nadia District headquarters. The Bangladesh border is very close to this town. Ranaghat is located on the banks of River Churni.

Demographics

India census, Ranaghat had a population of 68,754. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ranaghat has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 80%. In Ranaghat, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of interest

The following places might be of interest to visitors.

1. Churni Nodir ghat -- The bank of River Churni is a pleasant break from the scorching heat of summer months. The recently built bridge over the Churni connects Ainshtola (on the west bank of Churni) to Chotobazar on the east bank.

2. Siddheshwari Temple -- Famous temple situated in the heart of the town, Siddheshwaritala. This old temple is in existence for over 150 years. Devotees, especially women, pray here on a regular basis.

3. The Church -- One of the most beautiful churches in West Bengal, ranks very close to the Bandel Church. The fabric works inside the prayer-room and the aesthetic design of the outside wall is simply fabulous. More about it in the Culture section.

4. Nistarini Temple -- Another temple near the Happy-Club maidan.

5 Ranaghat Forest -- Located outside the main township, Ranaghat Forest is a popular picnic spot.

6. Pal-Chaudhuri House -- Built over 250 years ago, Pal-Chaudhuri House is a beautiful reminder of the historical importance of the Zamindars of Ranaghat. The town and surrounding areas were ruled by Zamindars during the British period. Designed by Scottish architects and built with over 300 rooms, Pal-Chaudhuri House is a historical marvel. Intricate terra cotta work can be seen on the temples and pillars of the building. It is the only such building that remains mostly intact. Two other palaces were built by the Pal-Chaudhuri family in the area, however both have been destroyed, one by the river, the other by family feuding and neglect.

7. The DEY CHOWDHURY house is also a very beautiful ancient piece of art of the town.The building though an old one keeps up to the mark of an well kept piece of an architecture. Economy == Ranaghat is a place of business. Small traders from nearby towns and villages purchase goods from Ranaghat Town Bazar. Both Wholesale and Retail business have developed here. The Economy of Ranaghat and its surrounding region is mostly based on agriculture. Paddy (rice), flour, wheat and fruits are produced by farmers outside the main township. Various dairy products are transported to Kolkata every morning.

The Department of Food Processing Industries of India is planning to set up a market complex exclusively for flowers in Ranaghat. Ranaghat has one of the capturing market of flowers in West Bengal.

Another industry which is not receiving the government's patronage is handicraft and boutiques. At least 1000 people depend on this for their livelihood. Aishtala (situated on the west bank of river Churni) is a famous place for textile weaving. Moreover ready-made garments are trendy clothes of late became very popular among the teens and youths.

IT infrastructure is getting popularised lately. All the banks in town have been computerised. The town now boasts several ATM counters. ICICI Prudential are setting up an office at Rathtala. Investment banking is creeping into the town at a turtle's pace. Fullerton India has set up an office in the town recently.

The land prices in Ranaghat have soared up hugely in last 4 years. Two new ATM centers have come up recently, one of ICICI Bank, and the other of Bank of Baroda. Both being set up in the busy Subhas Avenue area.

Couple of enthusiasts have started a web development company, Innovative Technology Solutions based at Ranaghat. The company provides web solutions to the schools, colleges, and SMEs in the district of Nadia.

Education

The town boasts a large number of primary and high-schools and a reputed college for higher education. Their names are listed below.

''Higher-Secondary school'' # Pal Choudhury High School # Brajabala Girls' High School # Lalgopal High school - separate sessions for Boys' and girls' # Bharati High School # Rathtala Colony H.S. School # Nasra High School # Debnath High School # Yousuf Instituition # Milan Bagan Higher Secondary School # St. Mary's English School (ICSE Affiliated) # Convent of Jesus and Mary (ICSE Affiliated)

''Primary school'' # Brajobala girls' primary school # Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ranaghat - Set up in the year 2007, in the outskirt of Churni river. # Malancha Vidyapith # Holy Child school # Nivedita Academy # Anandamohan Prathamik Vidyalaya # Dayal Nagar Primary School # Mangobindao Primary School # Chhobi Memorial and so many others are there. # Binapani Academy KG School

''College'' # Ranaghat College: Its the solo institute of higher education in the town. It offers bachelors' programmes in most of the science subjects (B.Sc degree to be offered), in arts (B.A to be offered) and in commerce (B.Com). It is one of the affiliated colleges of Kalyani University. Students from all over Ranaghat and nearby townships come to study here. The college was set up in 1950. It was assessed and accredited by NAAC in 2007 and was awarded the B+ grade. # St. Mary's College: Situated at Aishtala, St. Mary' college is a new college established in the town that follows convent education. It is run by Ranaghat Mandakini educational society.

It would have been nice if an engineering or medical college got established in the town. But given the West-Bengal economic situation, this dream is unlikely to get fulfilled. Though the technical education in the town recently got a major boost as well-known IT-educational firm NIIT has chosen Ranaghat to set up their new office. NIIT Ranaghat Center is located near Court More, on NH-34.

Culture

Festivals

The town is inhabited mostly by Bengali Hindus. Durga-puja, like in all other Bengali communities, is the largest and most colourful festival and is celebrated throughout the town. Pujas belonging to the old families of Ranaghat are a few hundred years old. The Durga idol at Ghatak Bari is made of cement, a permanent structure which is one of the firsts of its kind in the region. All other major Hindu pujas are celebrated as well. Rath-yatra is another big festival of the town. Every year millions of people from the town and nearby places come to see the rath, enjoy various rides and have fun during the month of June–July at the happy club maidan rath-yatra-utsav.

The Christan community celebrates Christmas at Begopara Church outside the main township. It is one of the most beautiful churches of Bengal. During Christmas, people from all religions join the party. Moreover, there is a famous mosque at Nasra-para, outskirt of the town.

Entertainment and sports

There are four theatres in the city. They are Surendra, Ranaghat Talkies (Dolby-DTS), Geetanjali and Pramanick. The last two have been closed down for some time now. Geetanjali is supposed to be converted into "Rabindra Bhavan" soon.

Cultural programmes are mostly held in the following places. #Najrul Mancha also known as Aheli. Last time it came in the news when it held the Junior. P.C. Sorcar Magic show. First Indian Idol, Abhijeet Sawant also performed in a live show here in January, 2006. Speculation is there that Himesh Reshammiya is coming for a live show here very soon. #Rabindra-Bhavan - Mostly used by schools and colleges for their annual function. Some renovation is being carried out with this place. The same was scheduled to reopen in the beginning of 2008. But it didn't happen for multiple reasons. The earlier Rabindra-Bhavan have been demolished, now the Geetanjali cinema hall has been renovated and renamed as the 'Rabindra Bhavan'. There is a 'Mukta Mancha'(Open Air Stage) of Milan Mandir Club at Harinagar which is a small village in Ranaghat.

Each winter one large cultural program(better known as ''Melas'') takes place in Ranaghat. It is known as 'Ranaghat Utsav'. One more similar event 'Nadia Mela' used to take place earlier. But thaat 'Nadia Mela' doesn't take place anymore. Eminent Bengali social and cultural exponents such as Lopamudra Mitra, V. Balsara and Rupankar have performed at these shows. Now 'Ranaghat Utsav' is considered as the most popular cultural festival in the town.

Attempts have been made by the Ranaghat Municipality for regular ''Blood Donation Camps'' and active propagation of the ''Eradicate Illiteracy movement''.

Cricket and football are the most popular sports. Karate has been a great interest amongst the youth of Ranaghat since 1980s. Since then many boys and girls have excelled in this field and brought laurels for Ranaghat even from national and international arena.

Transportation

The city is well connected to the Sealdah railway station. Local and passenger trains are available every half-an-hour. But due to the commuter population explosion in intermediate stations like Chakdaha and Kalyani, don't expect to find a seat during daytime-hours. The Railway Minister recently passed a bill for running an express train in the Sealdah-Lalgola route which would reduce the current 2 hour journey by at least one hour. This project requires significant funding which may prevent it from materializing.

The Railway station at Ranaghat has a long history. Sealdah-Ranaghat rail connection was made during the British Period. This main line was opened on September 1862, during formation of ''Eastern Bengal Guarantee Railway''. Ranaghat-Kalyani and Ranaghat-Shantipur sections were electrified in the financial year 1963-64.

From Ranaghat railway station, trains travel both north and south. Local trains are available to: Krishnagar, Shantipur, Gede, Bangaon and Sealdah. A handful of express passenger trains between Lalgola and Sealdah also stop at Ranaghat. An express train Bhagirathi express runs mainly for the office-goers in the morning. It departs from Ranaghat for Sealdah at 8:50 in the morning and in the evening leaves Sealdah station at 6:25pm for Ranaghat. It takes around 1 and half hour in comparison to the 2 hours taken by local trains. Couple of Ladies special trains; one from Krishnanagar via Ranaghat to Sealdah, another from Ranaghat to Sealdah to be inaugurated in the year 2010.

Railway ministries of India are taking steps to make Ranaghat Railway station as a station of national importance. Numerous plans have been considered for the modernization and improvement of the platforms and the surrounding area in the latest railway budget of India. But illegal hawkers and traders have occupied a lage portion of the platforms which is the main problem for getting the looks of a Model Station.

The town has two bus-stands, one at Rathtala and one near Ranaghat College. CSTC buses plying from Kolkata going to North bengal also has a stop at Ranaghat on NH-34. Buses ply to Krishnanagar, Hanskhali, Aishmali, Palassey, Bethua and other parts of Nadia district. Some long-distance night buses to north Bengal are also available. People in general, though prefer trains because of ready availability and more convenience.

Auto rickshaw service might be popular in other cities of West Bengal but it is not available here. There are very few private cars.

Nearest airport from the town being the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum, almost 80 km from the town.

Medical facilities

There are a few government hospitals and private nursing-homes in the town. They are:

Anulia Hospital

Ranaghat T.B. Hospital

Central Nursing Home

Life Nursing Home

Ranaghat Nursing Home

Radharani Sheba Sadan

Swasti Medical Care UNIT

Hazra Medical Stores

Gallery

References

External links

Ranaghat on Google Maps

Nadia District Official HomePage

Ratha-Yatra of Ranaghat

Chef from Ranaghat rocked Barbados during the World Cup Cricket

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Coordinates	52°17′3″N5°59′25 }}″N
name	Anjan Dutta
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birth date	January 19, 1953
birth place	Kolkata, West Bengal, India
occupation	Urban Folk, Bengali Modern, Actor, Director
years active	1981–present
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Anjan Dutta (Born 19 January 1953) is a popular artist of the 1990s Bengali music scene defined by ''anyodharar gaan'' (alternative songs). Anjan Dutta's style of music is different from the others in the sense that it has simple tunes, one that is reminiscent of western folk music. His lyrics are simple and more natural. Anjan's music is somewhat influenced by blues, bluegrass, folk and country music. He is the first Bengali artist to depend more on the saxophone. He is an admitted fan of Bob Dylan and his Bengali contemporary Kabir Suman.

Anjan is also an accomplished actor. He started his career as an actor in Bengali cinema. His first film was ''Chalachitro'' directed by Mrinal Sen, where he won the prize for the best newcomer actor, at the Venice Film Festival. Recently, he has acted in Aparna Sen's film, ''Mr. and Mrs. Iyer''. Anjan Dutta may be regarded as one of the best serious actors in the Indian serious cinema movement, that has seen the likes of Mrinal Sen's much-esteemed film "Bhuvan Som". Anjan Dutta has been regarded by some as being the 'angry young man' of serious cinema in contemporary India.

Early years

Anjan Dutta was raised in the mountains of North Bengal. He had his schooling from the esteemed St. Paul's School located in Darjeeling. He did not get much opportunity to listen to traditional Bengali songs (like Rabindra Sangeet and Nazrul Geeti) but became well acquainted with western folk and country music around that time. Initially, he had no plans to make career for himself as a singer. His father was a solicitor, who he wanted his son to take up a career in law, young Anjan was more inclined to working in theaters and cinema. He earned an MA degree in English literature from the University of Calcutta, in India. His friends inspired him to consider taking acting seriously as a profession. During his university days, he started working in theaters with thespian Badal Sarkar.

In late seventies, he joined a group called 'Open Theatre' and in early eighties performed plays translated from works of renowned foreign playwrights like Sartre, Peter Weiss, Jean Genet and Bertold Brecht.The group clearly drew inspiration from Nandikar a highly active and an already famous theater group at that time. But due to politically sensitive content, they faced many obstructions in producing and performing their work, and eventually the group had to discontinue its repertoire.

He was first selected in a feature film named 'Chalachitro' that was directed by renowned filmmaker Mrinal Sen. This was an unexpected break for him. The film with Anjan's performance got critical acclaim in the Venice Film Festival but for unknown reasons, it was never released commercially. After that although he worked as an actor in the film-making industry, he was more interested in doing art cinema (or films with aesthetically sensible filmmakers) rather than commercial mainstream cinema. After doing a few art films that were not so commercially successful, including the critically well received 'Juganto', scarcity of job opportunities forced him to take up jobs in advertising and later as a journalist for the Kolkata based daily, The Statesman.

Introduction to Singing

At that time, Anjan was greatly influenced by the music of Suman Chatterjee (now known as Kabir Suman) who had heralded a new era in Bengali music through his powerful songs, that were very different from the pre-existing genres of Bengali music. These songs and lyrics, commonly referred to as ''Jeebonmukhi'' (literally meaning ''towards life''), concerned itself with the tough reality of Bengali middle class social life, in and around Kolkata. Anjan started translating some English songs. In his efforts, he was supported and constantly inspired by his ideological precursor, Suman Chatterjee himself. Dutta later decided to delve into the music arena on his own. When HMV offered to publish his songs, he finally realized that he had to take it seriously.

Anjan: a new dimension to Bangla music

Anjan Dutt is distinguished by a new style he developed, in which a deep influence of theatrical representation is perceptible. In songs like 'bose achi Istisionete' (''I am sitting inside the railway station'') or 'Maser prothom dinta' (''The first day of the month''), this theme of theatrical realism becomes obvious. He is deft at bringing out the subtle nuances of the urban landscape in his lyrics. A substantial portion of his songs capture stories of various urban creatures like ''Raja Roy'', ''Samson'', ''Horipado'', ''Mala'' , ''Roma'' and numerous other characters who have come alive through his songs.

Singing career

It is well known that Anjan Dutta's songs are influenced by classical music, and especially country music and blues. Initially, he composed more upbeat, comparatively light-hearted compositions like ''Calcium'', ''Haripada'', ''Ranjana'' among others. These songs were influenced by numbers like Cecilia, Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard or the Beatles' track Nowhere Man. But gradually he moved on to more serious lyrics inspired by the ballads of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen and soon developed a unique style of his own, that was truly Bengali in its core, although universal in its appeal. The style is more reminiscent of the jazz, blues and rock and roll. Dutta was also inspired by eminent western singers like Don McLean, Donovan, John Denver and Paul Simon.

Anjan Dutta belonged to an era of pre-discothèque, pre-lounge-bar Bengalis who were slowly turning on their discmans as the ubiquitous radios started their journeys to oblivion. As like the oeuvre of Suman Chatterjee, Anjan's songs spoke of the middle-class Bengalis and their dreams, aspirations, their fulfillments and failures—without being too sermonizing or too sighing. He can be credited with giving rise to a new generation of urban Calcuttan youth who learned to thrive and prosper in the wistful mediocrities of lost or unrequited love, temporary unemployment, breaking of dreams, hearts, hearths or even the first kiss or the first swig of rum.

According to him, his music can be categorized as 'urban folk'. But in broad spectrum, it falls under modern Bengali popular music. The mood also keeps changing. For example ''Duto Manush'' (''Two human beings'') speaks of the break-up of a couple after a violent clash,''Bondhu'' (''Friend'') revolves around a theme of refusal to a love proposal, whereas ''Shunte ki Chao''(''Do you really want to know?'') or ''Neel'' deals with the mourning of lost innocence of childhood. ''Kolkata-16'' which is basically an address in the Park Street region of Kolkata is a tribute to that street which is so intimately related to little pieces of joy and sorrow of the singer's life. He has also dealt with current matters in his songs like the brutal killing of fundamentalist Christian Missionary Graham Staines and his children in a remote district of Orissa (West Bengal's neighboring province).The song ''Sokal'' (''Morning'') depicts the empty materialism of modern lifestyle whereas songs like ''Kanchan'' and ''Darjeeling'' are tributes to his childhood spent in the Himalayan foothills. His two most favorite themes are the guitar and the rugged face of Kolkata, which returns recurring in many of his songs. This varying choice of themes combined with an eclectic unique style, made him one of the three cult figures of post-nineties era in Bengali popular music, besides Suman and Nachiketa.

It is worth mentioning that Anjan Dutta has an ardent fan-following especially within college and university students and young urbanites and he maintains a steady popularity within his selected audience. His other works includes "Priyo Bandhu" (''Best Friend''), a voice play performed with Nima Rehman. He has also done a few English compilations like ''Bandra Blues''.'' When all Indians were feeling proud about A R Rahaman at wining historic two oscars he is one of the critical persons who raised his voice by saying that this has nothing to do with India as it being purely a foreign movie.''

Discography

1994 - Shunte Ki Chao

2441139 (5:12)

Akash Bhora (6:17)

Alibaba (2:32)

Boshe Achhi Istishanay (4:22)

Darjeeling (4:35)

Horipado (4:21)

Mon Amar (4:13)

Ranjana (3:57)

Shunte ki Chao? (5:34)

Tumi na Thakle (2:36)

TV Dekhona (3:45)

1995 - Purono Guitar

Brishti (4:36)

Calcium (3:21)

Duto Manush (2:27)

Jachhe Chole (3:44)

Mary Anne (3:56)

Purono Guitar (4:32)

Raju Rani Rambo (4:25)

Roma (4:08)

Samson (8:20)

Tumi Ashbe Bole (5:08)

1996 - Bhalobashi Tomay

Bhalobashi Tomay (3:19)

Bhengchi Kete Dyakh (3:04)

Bobby Roy (6:38)

Das Cabin (4:42)

Debolina (4:09)

Ghawr (3:34)

Mala (4:31)

Masher Prothom Din (3:54)

Raja Ray (5:20)

Shesh Bole Kichhu Nei (4:46)

1997 - Keu Gaan Gaye

Bob Dylan-r gaan (4:50)

Boyesh Amar Baro (3:36)

Chyapta Golap (4:42)

Firey Ashbo (4:40)

Kanchan (6:33)

Keu Gaan Gaye (4:33)

Mr. Hall (5:40)

Mrs. Mukherjee (4:58)

Niye Ja (5:54)

Odhbhut Bhalo Lokta (4:59)

1998 - Ma

54-A AJC Bose Road (5:22)

Bhalobasha (4:32)

My Sweet Mother (5:26)

Teresa (3:40)

1998 - Chalo Bodlai

Bhaloi Achhi (2:49)

Chalo Bodlai (4:32)

Dushtu Gaan (4:49)

Gaanola (2:16) - (with Abhisekh Mukherjee)

Jermy-r Behala (6:05)

Jhogra (4:20)

Kuasha (3:56)

Parini (2:26)

Ponerote Atkey (4:56)

Sesh Gachh (4:18)

Sunshine (4:54)

Tumi Dekhechho ki? (4:35)

1998 - Priyo Bandhu

Priyo Bandhu (48:41) - (with Nima Rehman & Parashpathar)

1999 - Hello Bangladesh

Amar Gaan (6:39)

Baner Jawle (4:49)

Chhader Gaan (4:30)

Chowkh Duto (3:22)

Dekhechhi Tomay (6:16)

Dhaka 1215 (3:04)

Hello Bangladesh (6:14)

Lucky Akhand (4:52)

Neela (4:49)

Pahari Gaan (3:31)

Passport Lagena (4:52)

Tomar Jonyo (4:53)

1999 - Kolkata-16

Amar Janla (3:35)

Bandhu Tomar (4:25)

Ekdin Brishtite (4:48)

Ekje Chhilo Ghora (5:37)

Half chocolate (4:02)

Jaar Ekta Naam (3:47)

Jete Hobe (4:09)

Kolkata-16 (4:41)

La Paloma Johnny (4:22)

Sokalbelar Khide (5:07)

2000 - Bandra Blues

Ali Baba (3:26)

Bandra Blues (4:52)

Come a Song (4:10)

Daily Diet (6:28)

Hashmi and Being Free (5:34)

Love is an 8-Lettered Word (3:49)

Middle Man (4:14)

Mizo Boy (4:43)

Mr. Brown (5:31)

Two People (3:23)

2000 - Asamoy

Asamoy (5:03)

Chalshe (4:05)

Chhotoder Chhotto Gaan (1:42)

Chowkher Jowl Kinba Pani (5:23)

Darjeeling (2) (3:46)

Happy Birthday (5:10)

Kawto Sikkha (3:36)

Khyapa Sahor (5:29)

Neel (5:11)

Shitkaaler Chithi (4:33)

2001 - Rawng Pencil

Baroder Byapar (1:25)

Chhoto Baksho (2:50)

Darjeeling-r Rastay (4:17)

Jalapaharer Daake (5:02)

Joyita (3:59)

Khata Pencil (4:56)

Rawng Pencil (4:01)

Rubina Ruparrel (4:09)

Sukai Chachar Ishkul (3:59)

Where have All the Flowers Gone? (5:34)

2004 - Onekdin Por

Chheleta (3:02)

De Gamma (5:19)

Duto Bandhu (2:25) - (with Kabir Suman)

Gobindo (2:23)

Nepali (3:42)

Onekdin Por (3:00) - (with Kabir Suman)

2005 - Ichchhe Korei Eksathe

Ar kawto Shantona Debe! (4:19)

Bandhur Khnoj (3:39)

Ektu Dekhi Kopal Chhnuye (4:01)

Ichchhe Kore Eksathe (5:54)

Kal Theke Manush Habo (4:13)

Klanto Ami (5:15)

Sharata Din Manush Dekhi (5:12)

Shohure Ghorchhara (5:12)

2007 - Abar Pothey Dekha

Aakash Dekhte Chai (5:12)

Kopal Chhowar Ichchha (4:01)

Shantona (4:19)

2007 - Ami ar Godot

Aami ar Ashbona (3:31)

Aami ar Godot (3:34) - (with Neel Dutta)

Cinema (8:32)

Jagoter Baire (6:22)

Thakbo Tomar Sathe (7:01)

Tomar holo Shuru (4:12) - (with Neel Dutta)

Other Songs (1996–2009)

Khawar Gaan (3:02) - (with Nachiketa Chakravarty & Suman Chattopadhyay)

Hotuk Shob Oshundor (1:58) - (with Shalini Chatterjee, Shayari Das, Tanushree Haldar & Sreetoma Ghosh)

Feludar Gaan (3:04) - (with Nachiketa Chakravarty & Suman Chattopadhyay)

Freedom (5:37) - (with Indrani Sen, Indranil Sen & Others)

Sadhinota (4:50) - (with Indrani Sen, Indranil Sen & Others)

Ekushe Pa (3:57)

Bow Barracks Forever! (4:38)

Tumi Na thakle (4:25) - (with Usha Uthhup)

Chalo Let's Go.. (4:43)

Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy (4:30) - (with Srikanta Acharya & Others)

Jedike Rasta (3:45)

Tumi Nei Tai (4:07)

Kato ki Korar Chhilo (4:32)

On Screen

Actor:

Ranjana Ami Ar Asbona (Bengali,2011)

Mahanagar @ Kolkata (Bengali, 2010)

Madly Bangalee (Bengali, 2009)

Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002)

Dekha (2001) .... Sarama's husband

Yugant (1995) .... Deepak ... aka What the Sea Said (India: English title)

Antareen (1994) .... The Writer ... aka The Confined

Shilpi (1993) ... aka The Artist ... aka The Dreamer

Sunya Theke Suru (1993) ... aka A Return to Zero (India: English title)

City of Joy (1992) .... Dr. Sunil ... aka Cité de la joie, La (France)

Mahaprithivi (1992) .... Younger Son ... aka World Within, World Without

City of Hope (1991)

Ek Din Achanak (1989) (as Anjan Dutta) .... Neeta's boyfriend ... aka Suddenly, One Day

Nuit Bengali, La (1988) .... Khokha ... aka Bengali Night

Grihajuddha (1982) .... Bijon ... aka Crossroads ... aka The Crossroad

Kharij (1982) .... Anjan Sen ... aka The Case Is Closed

Chaalchitra (1981) .... Dipu ... aka The Kaleidoscope

Director:

Ranjana Ami Ar Asbona (Bengali, 2011)

Byomkesh Bakshi(Bengali, 2010)

Madly Bangalee (Bengali, 2009)

Chowrasta: Crossroads of Love (Bengali, 2009)

Chalo Let's Go(Bengali, 2008)

Bow Barracks Forever(English, 2007)

The Bong Connection(English, 2007)

Chalo Anjan ... A Travel & Talk Show with celebrities

Rudra Sener Diary (Tele Film/Series)

Half Chocolate (Tele Serial)

Bada Din (Hindi, 1997)

Kanchanjangha (Telefilm)

He has finished his new Hindi feature film "BBD" featuring Naseeruddin Shah, K K Menon, Jimmy Shergill , Sandhya Mridul and Sonali Kulkarni.

External links

Interview by Biswadip Mitra

Interview with Anjan Dutta

Listen to songs of Anjan dutta

Anjan Dutta Unofficial Fan Club

Category:Indian musicians Category:Living people Category:University of Calcutta alumni Category:Old Paulites Category:Bengali musicians Category:Bengali music Category:Bengali film directors Category:Indian television directors

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