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Santosh Dutta Made Satyajit Ray Toss Coin
Santosh Dutta was a famous Bengali actor who worked with the great filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
Once, Dutta suggested another take for a scene, and he did it so well that Ray had to toss a coin to decide which version to keep.
Dutta acted in many famous Bengali movies and was known for his dedication and spontaneity.
His son, Sandip Ray, shared stories about Dutta's fear during a camel ride scene and a knife-throwing scene, which made his expressions on screen very real.
The event celebrating Dutta's centenary also featured a screening of a restored version of the film 'Joy Baba Felunath'.
Santosh Dutta made Satyajit Ray toss a coin to choose between two takes of a scene.
Dutta acted in several Bengali classics like 'Hirak Rajar Deshe', 'Jana Aranya', and 'Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne'.
Dutta was also a lawyer at the Calcutta High Court.
Moloy Roy, who acted with Dutta, highlighted his commitment and generosity.
Dutta was nervous during the camel ride scene in 'Sonar Kella' and the knife-throwing scene in 'Joy Baba Felunath'.
- Who
- Santosh Dutta, Satyajit Ray, Sandip Ray, Moloy Roy
- What
- Santosh Dutta made Satyajit Ray toss a coin to choose between two takes of a scene
- Where
- Mahajati Sadan, Kolkata
- When
- During the centenary celebration of Dutta in Kolkata on Tuesday
- Why
- Dutta delivered two exceptionally well-executed takes, leaving Ray confused
Key facts
- Santosh Dutta
- Veteran Bengali actor and lawyer
- Satyajit Ray
- Legendary filmmaker and Dutta's collaborator
- Sandip Ray
- Satyajit Ray's son and filmmaker
- Coin Toss
- Method used by Ray to choose between two takes
- Joy Baba Felunath
- 1979 film featuring Dutta and Roy
- Hirak Rajar Deshe
- Bengali classic film starring Dutta
- Jana Aranya
- Bengali classic film featuring Dutta
- Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne
- Film featuring Dutta in a notable role
Quotes
Sandip Ray
Filmmaker and son of Satyajit Ray
“I remember he (Dutta) was so frightened to give that shot that he told his wife, 'Listen, I’m going for the shooting. I don’t know whether I’ll return or not.' So, the petrified expression you see on Jatayu’s face on screen was a hundred per cent authentic, because Santosh daa couldn’t hide his fear”
telegraphindia.com
“Baba (Ray) was so confused he actually tossed a coin to decide which shot to keep — something he never did”
telegraphindia.com