Anjan Dutt (born 19 January 1953) is an Indian film director, actor, and singer-songwriter- and a professional of the 1991s Bengali music scene defined by anyodharar gaan (alternative music), reminiscent of western folk music. His music is said to be influenced by blues, bluegrass, folk and country music. He is also an accomplished actor, having started his career in Bengali cinema. His first film was Chalachirto, directed by Mrinal Sen, for which he won the prize for the best newcomer actor at the Venice Film Festival.