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{{short description|Indian television actor}}
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| name = Mrinal Dutt
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'''Mrinal Dutt''' (born 1988/1989) is an Indian television actor predominantly seen in [[List of Hindi-language television channels|Hindi television]] shows. His first major role was in 2014-15 television series ''[[Private Investigator (Indian TV Series)|Private Investigator]]'' which was aired on [[Star Plus]], where he played the lead title role of a Private Investigator named Raffe Roy Choudhary. Dutt has worked in various short films and web series; most popularly ''[[Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala]]'' (2019), ''[[Hello Mini]]'' (2019-21) and ''[[His Storyy (web series)|His Storyy]]'' (2021).

== Career ==
Dutt was brought up in Delhi and he started his acting career with small roles in South Indian films like Telugu film ''[[Tuneega Tuneega]]'' in 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/mrinal-dutt-wants-tv-to-be-taken-seriously/ | title=Mrinal Dutt wants TV to be taken seriously | work=Indian Express | date=10 January 2015 | accessdate=6 May 2021}}</ref> In 2013, he played the role of Vikrant in the teenage drama series ''[[MTV Webbed]]'', which was produced by [[Balaji Telefilms]]. The following year in 2014, he received his first lead role in the series ''[[Private Investigator (Indian TV Series)|Private Investigator]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mrinal-dutt-people-in-indore-are-warm-and-welcoming/articleshow/45571254.cms | title=Mrinal Dutt: People in Indore are warm and welcoming | work=Times of India | date=19 December 2014 | accessdate=10 May 2021 | author=Sinha, Shubhangi}}</ref> In character of Raffe Roy Choudhary, Dutt was a college-going teenager who helped a police inspector (played by [[Vrajesh Hirjee]]) to solve crimes.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ten-tv-shows-with-a-young-look/articleshow/45677800.cms | title=Ten TV shows with a young look | work=Times of India | date=30 December 2014 | accessdate=10 May 2021 | author=Jambhekar, Shruti}}</ref> He would solve crimes by his keen observation of people and based on Sourabh Ratnu's advice, who had conceptualized the show, Dutt travelled to many common places simply to study and observe mannerisms and behaviour of people.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/private-investigator-new-serial-details-19010.html | title='Private Investigator' takes Mrinal places, literally | work=India TV | date=6 December 2014 | accessdate=10 May 2021}}</ref> Dutt had himself styled his character, making him look younger, by wearing t-shirts and losing muscle weight by running and playing badminton. Media had speculated that his appearance in the show, especially hair, had been inspired from [[Benedict Cumberbatch]]; Dutt called it "just a coincidence, and a good one."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mrinal-dutts-look-inspired-by-benedict-cumberbatch/articleshow/45660476.cms | title=Mrinal Dutt's look inspired by Benedict Cumberbatch? | work=Times of India | date=29 December 2014 | accessdate=10 May 2021 | author=Maheshwari, Neha}}</ref>

In 2015, Dutt appeared in various episodic roles of Season 3 of the relationship-based show ''[[Yeh Hai Aashiqui]]'' on [[Bindass]] channel. In season 4, the show which was aired weekly, changed to a daily show and Dutt took on the role of host.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/actor-mrinal-dutt-to-host-yeh-hai-aashiqui-317682-2016-04-12 | title=Actor Mrinal Dutt to host Yeh Hai Aashiqui | work=India Today | date=12 April 2016 | accessdate=10 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/mrinal-to-play-host-223331 | title=Mrinal to play host | work=Tribune India | date=17 April 2016 | accessdate=10 May 2021}}</ref> In 2017, he featured in the short-film ''A Moment'' that was conceptualized by him and the director Rohit James. The short-film had featured in [[Brooklyn Film Festival]].<ref name="Short">{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mrinal-dutts-short-movie-to-tour-global-film-festivals/articleshow/57290774.cms | title=Mrinal Dutt's short movie to tour global film festivals | work=Times of India | date=22 February 2017 | accessdate=10 May 2021}}</ref> In 2019, he played the side role in the web series ''[[Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala]]'' which was produced by [[ALTBalaji]] and directed by [[Pradeep Sarkar]]. The story revolved around the romantically complex relationship of two chefs who were married earlier. Dutt's role was of a playboy lover who was dating sous chef played by [[Madhu Sneha]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://scroll.in/reel/936994/coldd-lassi-aur-chicken-masala-review-an-over-cooked-romance-that-lacks-bite | title='Coldd Lassi aur Chicken Masala' review: An over-cooked romance that lacks bite | work=Scroll | date=12 September 2019 | accessdate=12 May 2021 | author=Rao, Soumya}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/reviews-recommendations/coldd-lassi-aur-chicken-masala-uneven-but-mildly-engaging | title=Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala: Uneven but mildly engaging | work=National Herald | date=15 October 2019 | accessdate=12 May 2021 | author=Ghosh, Biswadeep}}</ref>

From 2019 onwards, Dutt featured in three seasons of romantic-thriller web series ''[[Hello Mini]]'' streaming on [[MX Player]]. The series is based on ''The Stranger Trilogy'' written by [[Novoneel Chakraborty]]. Dutt plays the love interest of the titular character (Rivanah Bannerjee) played by [[Anuja Joshi]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/hello-mini-2-anuja-joshi-mrinal-dutt-mx-player-series-7200954/ | title='Things are getting darker with the return of Stranger': Hello Mini 2 actors Anuja Joshi and Mrinal Dutt | work=Indian Express | date=27 February 2021 | accessdate=10 May 2021 | author=Shekhar, Mimansa}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dangerous-thrilling-hello-mini-2-is-all-this-and-more/articleshow/81251711.cms | title=Dangerous & Thrilling, 'Hello Mini 2' Is All This and More | work=Mumbai Mirror | date=28 February 2021 | accessdate=12 May 2021}}</ref>

In 2020, Dutt featured in a short sci-fi film titled ''55 km/sec'', directed by Arati Kadav. The plot is about a loner man Sooraj (played by Dutt) in a world awaiting doomsday as an astroid is about to hit the earth. His college friends arrange a video call where he sees Srishti (played by [[Richa Chadda]]), his long-time crush and he confesses his love, unafraid of any consequences. Due to [[COVID-19 lockdown in India]], the film was directed remotely where the lead actors Dutt and Chadda had to set up their own frames using their own devices for the shooting.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/feb/04/cosmic-drift-2259199.html | title=Cosmic drift | work=Indian Express | date=4 February 2021 | accessdate=10 May 2021 | author=Mitra, Shilajit}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/mrinal-dutt-shares-details-of-his-next-project-195474 | title=Mrinal Dutt shares details of his next project | work=Tribune India | date=8 January 2021 | accessdate=10 May 2021}}</ref> The film was released on [[Hotstar]] and [[Amazon Prime]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/55kmsec-review-richa-chadha-mrinal-dutt-stuck-in-a-confused-narrative-101611084498530.html | title=55km/sec review: Richa Chadha, Mrinal Dutt stuck in a confused narrative | work=Hindustan Times | date=20 January 2021 | accessdate=10 May 2021 | author=Kaushal, Shweta}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mrinal-dutt-fortunately-i-have-been-going-in-the-right-direction-in-terms-of-work-101614625943636.html | title=Mrinal Dutt: Fortunately, I have been going in the right direction in terms of work | work=Hindustan Times | date=2 March 2021 | accessdate=10 May 2021 | author=Suri, Rishabh}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/55-km-sec-arati-kadavs-short-film-7168926/ | title=55 km/sec by Arati Kadav: An unlikely crisis drama that looks beyond the afflicted and the affluent | work=Indian Express | date=31 January 2021 | accessdate=14 May 2021 | author=Sengupta, Ishita}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/arati-kadavs-short-film-55-kmsec-to-release-on-disney-hotstar-on-jan-20/2013284 | title=Arati Kadav''s short film ''55 km/sec'' to release on Disney+ Hotstar on Jan 20 | work=Outlook | date=19 January 2021 | accessdate=14 May 2021}}</ref>

In 2021, he played the role of Preet, a homosexual man in love with a married man (played by [[Satyadeep Mishra]]), in the web series ''[[His Storyy (web series)|His Storyy]]''. Dutt claimed that he found the role challenging and was excited about it.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/excited-to-take-up-challenging-roles-mrinal-dutt | title=Excited to take up challenging roles: Mrinal Dutt | work=Telangana Today | date=28 April 2021 | accessdate=13 May 2021 | author=Gayathri, Sarada}}</ref> In June 2021, his web series ''Khwabon Ke Parindey'' aired on [[Voot]] which stared [[Asha Negi]] and [[Manasi Moghe]]. Dutt played role of Dixit, who is set on a road trip with his friends from Melbourne to Perth. The series was shot at 12 different locations in Australia within 40 days.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/khwabon-ke-parindey-mrinal-dutt-shares-his-experience-shooting-at-12-different-locations-within-40-days-23178475 | title=Khwabon Ke Parindey: Mrinal Dutt shares his experience shooting at 12 different locations within 40 days | work=Mid Day | accessdate=17 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/mrinal-dutts-dixit-from-khwabon-ke-parindey-will-remind-you-to-free-yourself | title=Mrinal Dutt’s Dixit from ‘Khwabon Ke Parindey’ will remind you to free yourself | work=Telangana Today | date=12 June 2021 | accessdate=17 June 2021}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Medium !! Notes
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| 2012 || ''[[Tuneega Tuneega]]'' || || Film || Telugu language
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| 2013 || ''[[MTV Webbed]]'' || Vikrant 'Viku' Chaudhary || TV Series || on [[MTV India]] <br>(episode #3 "Showoffs Get Shutdown!")
|-
| 2014-15 || ''[[Private Investigator (Indian TV Series)|Private Investigator]]'' || Raffe Roy Choudhary || TV Series || on [[Star Plus]]
|-
| 2015-16 || ''[[Yeh Hai Aashiqui]]'' || Season 3: Various<br> Season 4: Host || TV series || on [[Bindass]]
|-
| 2017 || ''A Moment'' || || Short film ||
|-
| 2018 || ''13 Mussoorie'' || Ishaan Saini || ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Upstarts (film)|Upstarts]]'' || Ravi Bansal || Film || [[Netflix]]
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Medically Yourrs]]'' || Akshay || Web series || on [[ALTBalaji]]
|-
| 2019-21 || ''[[Hello Mini]]'' || Danny Abraham || Web series || on [[MX Player]]
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala]]'' || Kayzad Sonawala || Web series || on [[ALTBalaji]] and [[Zee5]]
|-
| 2020 || ''Pawan & Pooja'' || Raj || Web series ||
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| 2020 || ''55 km/sec'' || Suraj || Short film || on [[Hotstar]], [[Amazon Prime]]
|-
| 2020 || ''The Lonely Prince'' || Prince || Short film ||
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| 2020 || ''Butterflies'' || Yash || TV Mini-Series ||
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| 2021 || ''[[His Storyy (web series)|His Storyy]]'' || Preet || Web series || on [[ALTBalaji]] and [[Zee5]]
|-
| 2021 || ''Khwabon Ke Parindey'' || Dixit || Web series || on [[Voot]]
|-
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|5310206}}

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[[Category:Indian film actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi television]]
[[Category:Male actors from Delhi]]
[[Category:1980s births]]
[[Category:Living people]]

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