The 71-year-old actor, who made his cinematic debut under the legendary Mrinal Sen in the early 1980s, has acted in just 27 films in 45 years, while simultaneously carving out a celebrated career as a singer.

For his final act, Dutt chose to turn to William Shakespeare, reimagining “King Lear” in a contemporary context, which he titled “Aro Ekta Lear” (Another Lear).