His son Saron Dutta is a director in Bengali film industry.
[2] During his school days Dutta came into contact with veteran actor Utpal Dutt.
First breakthrough of his career is Apanjan, a popular drama film of Tapan Sinha released in 1968.
He played the role of hero and versatile parts in a number of Bengali films of the late 60s and early 70s.
[4] Dutta also acted in Hindi film Uphaar with Jaya Bhaduri in 1971.