Acclaimed Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta, who allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday, left behind a note addressed to his daughter Oishi, stating that nobody was responsible for his death, the police said, adding that they are verifying the handwriting. The note was placed inside a white envelope and kept in a magazine titled Cinematography Art. It was found on the rooftop of his former wife’s house, the police added.

Dutta’s daughter, who is studying in Sweden, is expected to reach Kolkata on Thursday, after which the last rites will be performed. Police sources said his body will be kept at the Rabindra Sadan–Nandan area for fans to pay their respects, before cremation at the Keoratala Mahasamshan Ghat.

According to the police, Dutta had been experiencing physical and mental health challenges. Around 1 pm on Wednesday, he went to his former wife Sandhi Dutta’s residence in Hindustan Park from his Dover Lane home. Investigators suspect he may have tried to meet her before the incident.

“We last met at a film premiere, where he hinted that his physical and mental condition was not good,” said actor-turned-MLA Rudranil Ghosh, who met Dutta’s family members at SSKM Hospital.

The preliminary post-mortem report revealed multiple injuries and abrasions on his body, including deep wounds on the head and neck, and excessive bleeding in the brain. Doctors at SSKM Hospital said several bones were broken, and internal organs were severely damaged.

Dutta, who celebrated his 66th birthday on May 22, started his career in the advertising world and was associated with the industry for about two decades. He was the grandson of Narendra Chandra Dutta, the founder of United Bank of India. He shot to fame in 2012 with Bhooter Bhabishyat, a movie whose core was political and social satire, like most of his other films. Ashchorjyo Prodip, Meghnad Badh Rahasya, Bhobishyoter Bhoot, Barunbabur Bandhu, and Aparajito were among Dutta’s other movies.

He was also known for his strong Left-leaning political views, including his sharp criticism of the Mamata Banerjee administration.