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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know . i i i . – t ’ a l y n t k News India Times (May 30, 2026 - June 5, 2026) June 5, 2026 26 Entertainment Bobby Deol. ‘Bardar’ trailer. R enowned filmmaker and ad filmmaker Anik Dutta passed away onWednesday after report- edly suffering critical injuries following a fall from the terrace of a house in Gariahat, Kolkata. As per initial reports, Dutta was seriously injured after falling from the terrace and was rushed to a private hospital in Dhakuria in a critical condition. He was later declared dead at the hospital. According to sources, the filmmaker was at his wife’s residence in Gariahat when the incident took place. He reportedly fell from the terrace of the house and sus- tained severe injuries. Police have cordoned off the area where he was found, and an investigation is currently underway to determine whether the fall was accidental or if any foul play was involved. Sources said Dutta’s daughter lives abroad, and the body will be sent for post-mortem examination after she arrives in Kolkata. As soon as the news came out, a wave of grief swept across the Tollywood film industry. Many Bengali artists took to their social media platforms and paid tributes. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, in an X post, offered his tributes to Anik Dutta. “Saddened by the untimely demise of renowned filmmaker Shri Anik Dutta. His contributions towards Bengali Cinema is priceless. Heartfelt Condolences to his family & friends. I trust @KolkataPolice will investi- gate & unearth the mysterious circumstances shrouding his sudden death,” he wrote. A renowned name in the Bengali film industry, Anik Dutta was best known for his work across films like ‘Aparajito’ (2022), ‘Borunbabur Bondhu’ (2019) and ‘Bhooter Bhabishyat’ (2012). - ANI Bengali Filmmaker Anik Dutta Passes Away After Severe Injuries Due To Terrace Fall, Condolences Pour In PHOTO:COURTESY ANI S ikkim filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s debut feature film ‘Shape of Momo’ is all set to hit theatres in India, following a successful run across the global festival circuit. Ahead of the film’s release, Tribeny Rai, in a conversation with ANI, observed how the growing rec- ognition of ‘Shape of Momo’ marks an important mo- ment for emerging filmmakers from Sikkim and parts of the North East. “The idea of art and artists has just begun to flourish in Sikkim, and especially with the state government’s support lately, we are beginning to get a platform where we can express, and people can dream of becoming art- ists. The kind of love that our film has been receiving, a lot of people have begun to understand the journey of a filmmaker and filmmaking,” she said. Rai hoped that more of the younger generations from Sikkim and the North East region would be able to pursue filmmaking as a career. Speaking on the rise of women in filmmaking, she added, “I am aware of other women in my region who are trying to make films and who do not have the kind of education in films that I’ve had. They are severely challenged by people all around.” “When a man is at the helm of a shoot, people automatically take his order or listen to him. But a woman has to go an extra mile to prove that she is capable of being in charge and is capable of telling you what to do. This is something that every other day women face in this field,” the filmmaker reflected. Rai also noted how the Indian audience has become open to Indie films. “I think our country is so diverse that we have all kinds of audiences. It is just a matter of taking these films to them, which studios like Spirit Media are doing. They are taking independent films like ‘All We Imagine as Light’ or ‘Sabar Bonda’ to theatres where people are willing to watch those films. Frommy region, Rima Das’s ‘Village Rockstars’ or Lakshmipriya Devi’s ‘Boong’ has been released,” she highlighted, further adding that such activities may help bring more opportunities and doors for other aspiring filmmakers who also want to bring their stories from the margins to the mainland. Tribeny Rai’s ‘Shape of Momo’ is slated to hit theatres in India on May 29. - ANI Tribeny Rai Hopes ‘Shape Of Momo’ Will Bring More Opportunities For Young Filmmakers In Sikkim, North East Tribeny Rai’s debut film Shape of Momo. PHOTO:COURTESY ANI PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/TRIBENY RAI