Utpal Dutt was an Indian actor, director, and writer who is widely considered to be one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema. He was known for his powerful performances and impeccable comic timing. He was also an accomplished theatre actor and director. He was known for his roles in films like Bhuvan Shome, Gol Maal, and Sholay. He has been posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award.
Utpal Dutt’s Life
Utpal Dutt was born on March 29, 1929 in Barisal, Bengal Presidency of British India. He was the son of barrister Amulya Chandra Dutt and his wife, Shanti Dutt. He had two sisters, Priti and Indu. He attended St. Xavier’s College in Kolkata and graduated with a degree in English literature. He also studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
He was married to Gita Dutt and they had two sons, Anup and Antara. He passed away in August 1993 due to lung cancer.
Utpal Dutt’s Career
Utpal Dutt started his career in theatre with the play ‘Nabanna’ in 1945. He then went on to become a part of the Indian People’s Theatre Association. He was a part of many plays and was known for his powerful performances. He made his debut in films with the Bengali film ‘Chinnamul’ in 1950. He then went on to act in many Hindi films including Bhuvan Shome, Gol Maal, and Sholay. He also directed films like ‘Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar’ and ‘Gandhi’. He was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1994 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
