Anjan Das (17 November 1949 – 2 June 2014) was a critically acclaimed Indian film director. He was known for creating "Poetry on Celluloid", a tag that was designated by the critics post his lyrical masterpiece Saanjhbatir Roopkathara (Strokes & Silhouettes, 2002). He was awarded with National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare for Faltu (The Saga of Ranirghat, 2006). His films have won numerous Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards and were regularly showcased at A-list film festivals all over the world.