According to reports, he was rushed to a private hospital in south Kolkata where he died.
It is still not clear what led to his fall from the roof of the house.
Who is Anik Dutta?
Anik Dutta is the grandson of Narendra Chandra Dutta, the founder of United Bank of India.
He made his directorial debut in 2012 with Bhooter Bhabishyat, a film that earned both critical and Box Office success.
The film had drawn attention for its political and social satire presented through the horror narrative.
The film was later remade in Bollywood with the title Gang of Ghosts.
After the success of the comedy, Dutta went on to direct several other movies like Aschorjo Prodip, Aparajito and Bhobishyoter Bhoot.
His last directed movie Joto Kando Kolkatatei hit the silverscreen in 2025 during Durga Puja celebration.