Dutt said he believed in democracy and the Constitution and praised the students for raising their concerns through what he described as democratic, constitutional and non-violent means.

It is indeed, a task most difficult, to pen down Anjan Dutt.. From writing songs to singing them, from directing movies to acting in them, there’s nothing he hasn’t done. In the span of his decades long career, his works have been a constant companion of Bengalis around the globe. On the occasion of his 70th birthday this January 19, let’s reminisce, in celebration of the life and works of this extremely prolific, versatile artist.