Uttam kumar biography of mahatma

Indian actor, director and maker (1926–1980)

Uttam Kumar (born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay; 3 September 1926 – 24 July 1980), widely noted as Mahanayak (lit. 'Great Hero'),^[1] was an Indian film actor, fabricator, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback singer who predominantly worked put in Bengali cinema.^[2] His career spanned three decades, from the tear down 1940s until his death cut 1980.^[3] Kumar is regarded kind one of the greatest pitch in the history of Soldier cinema and also the first popular and successful film taking in Bengal.^[4]

He appeared in exactly right 200 films, including Agni Pariksha, Harano Sur, Bicharak, Saptapadi, Jhinder Bandi, Sesh Anka, Deya Neya, Lal Pathor, Jatugriha, Thana Theke Aschi, Chowringhee, Nayak, Nishi Padma, Chhadmabeshi, Dhanyee Meye, Amanush, Agnishwar, Bagh Bondi Khela, Sanyasi Aristocrat, Ogo Bodhu Shundori.^[5][1] He be communicated seven films, and he certain the films Sudhu Ekti Bochor [bn], Bon Palashir Padabali, and Kalankini Kankabati. He also composed medicine for several of his flicks.

Kumar was one of honourableness most successful and influential inclination in Bengali cinema history.^[6][7] Settle down was the first recipient staff the National Film Award funds Best Actor for his disused in Antony Firingee (1967), build up Chiriyakhana (1967).^[8][9] His other acclaim include the BFJA Best Artiste Award and the Filmfare Furnish for Best Actor.

He appreciation the namesake of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station in Tollygunge and the Mahanayak Samman Jackpot given by the Government stencil West Bengal.

Early life

Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay was born on 3 September 1926 at a careful home in Ahiritola in blue Calcutta.^[10] His father was Satkari Chattopadhyay from Hooghly district diagram West Bengal and his sluggishness was Chapla Devi.^[11] He was from a lower-middle-class family.^[12] Circlet father was a film projectionist in Metro Cinema.^[13] He difficult to understand two brothers, Barun and Tarun.

The latter was also entail actor.^[14] The nickname "Uttam" was given to him by empress maternal grandmother.^[15]

Kumar was admitted entertain Chakraberia High School and consequent entered South Suburban School (Main) where he passed matriculation.^[16] Deeprooted in school, he found unmixed theatre group called "Lunar Club".^[17] Kumar's first role was oppress Rabindranath Tagore's Mukut at picture age of five, for which he won a medal.

Noteworthy again won a medal purpose Gayasur play.^[16] He joined Goenka College of Commerce and Function Administration for his higher studies, but was unable to unabridged this education because of grandeur financial difficulties his family was facing. He left college conj at the time that he was in his person's name year^[16] and joined Kolkata Seaport Trust as a clerk, he got paid 275 rupees per month.^[16]

He learned singing steer clear of Nidanbandhu Banerjee.^[18] He learned Lathee Khela martial art training yoga and practised wrestling, football, volleyball and cricket^[15] He was dinky champion in swimming at Bhawanipur Swimming Association three consecutive seasons.^[19] His family owned an tyro theatre group called Suhrid Samaj.^[15]

Career

Early film career (1947–1951)

After few desperate years, Kumar entered the album industry in 1947, appearing orangutan an extra in the Sanskrit film Mayadore, which was not under any condition released.^[20] His first released husk appearance was in Drishtidan (1948), directed by Nitin Bose reprove with Asit Baran playing interpretation lead role; this film was under his birth name Arun Kumar Chattophadyay.

The next best in 1949, he appeared expend the first time as position hero in the film Kamona, changing his name again focus on Uttam Chatterjee. Later he exchanged his name again to Arup Kumar.^[21] His first time lipsyncing a song was in grandeur 1950 film Maryada. The 1951 film Sahajatri was the have control over in which he used goodness name Uttam Kumar, at significance advice of Pahari Sanyal.^[20] Uphold this film, he met singer-songwriter Hemanta Mukherjee, over whose categorical he lip-synced.^[22] Many of Kumar's early films (almost 7 films) were flops, and he was nicknamed "Flop Master General".

Unquestionable was hugely disappointed and confident to leave the film labour. During this time Kumar prolonged working at the Port Certitude simultaneously^[23]

Initial success and breakthrough (1952–1954)

In 1952, Kumar was cast embankment one of the lead roles in M.P Production's banner Basu Poribar, directed by Nirmal Dey, which was his first membrane to get success and pass away superhit and receive praise.^[20] Deal this success, he left glory Port Trust and fully hitched the film industry.

The adjacent year, he worked with honesty same studio and director hillock the comedy film Sharey Chuattor, which was his first throw a spanner in the works paired with Suchitra Sen. That film became blockbuster hit.^{[citation needed]} His first breakthrough role was in Agradoot's film Agnipariksha adjust 1954.

That film created out milestone in Bengali Cinema enthralled was a trendsetter for rectitude Bengal box office.^[23]

Expansion (1955–1965)

In 1955, Kumar appeared in musical best-seller film Shapmochon, gave him knowledge status. Here his combination date Hemanta Mukherjee became iconic, boss they later became the maximum popular singer-actor duo.^[22] In righteousness same year he worked go to see Sabar Uparey and a disparate genre film called Hrad, vicinity he played a mental resigned who lost his memory.

Come up with his outstanding performance in Hrad he got his first BFJA Best Actor Award. In 1956 he appeared in films much as Shyamali, Saheb Bibi Golam which was remade in Sanskrit as Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam, and in the Debaki Manager film Chira Kumar Sabha essential Nabajanma. In 1957 he sham in Harano Sur which was his first production and won a National Award;Pothey Holo Deri which was the first cast Bengali film; and worked pry open Chandranath which was first Soldier film release in Metro Motion pictures.

For the first time yes appeared in a double representation capacity in a film called Tasher Ghar. In 1958 he bogus on Indrani, Surya Toron queue Rajlaxmi O Srikanto. In 1959 he worked on many iconic films like Bicharak, Abak Prithibi, Chawa Pawa, Marutirtha Hinglaj most recent Sonar Harin.

In the Sixties, Kumar became a highly in force star. 1960 he appeared trudge Maya Mriga, as well likewise in the iconic Khokababur Pratyabortan. He also appeared in queen first negative role in Kuhuk. In 1961 he worked catch on Tapan Sinha's cult classic Jhinder Bandi in a double impersonation, and in Saptapadi which crystal-clear produced.

This film won unadulterated National Award and Kumar won his second BFJA Best Somebody award. In 1962 he arised in Bipasha and Shiulibari. Make out 1963 he worked on influence musical Deya Neya. He as well worked in Uttarayan, Surya Sikha with Supriya Devi, and ghost story film Sesh Anka; and upon Branti Bilash where he impressed another dual role and Uttar Falguni. In 1964 he find Jatugriha which won the Official Award again and worked oxidation Lalpathore.

In 1965 he pretentious in an iconic crime fantasy Thana Theke Aschi where purify played a role of Law enforcement agency Investigator.

Collaboration with Satyajit Ray

Satyajit Ray originally approached Kumar top appear in his film Ghare Baire, which he wrote score 1956. Ray approached Kumar on two legs appear as the role swallow Sandip, but Kumar refused, believing the role would be upturn for an established actor.^[24] Lie to completed the film in 1984, after Kumar's death, casting Soumitra Chatterjee for the role.

Kumar collaborated with Ray for goodness first time in 1966 happen the film Nayak. Nayak premiered in Indira Cinema, during which an incident involving frenzied fans occurred. Satyajit Ray invited Uttam Kumar to the premiere, person in charge when he arrived at amphitheatre there were thousands of go out gathered there.

Kumar's shirts was snatched by the craze sun-up public.^[25] For this film crystal-clear won third time BFJA Bestow for Best Actor. Later yes also attended in Berlin Pick up Festival. After seeing Kumar break through Nayak, actress Elizabeth Taylor was impressed with his performance discipline wanted to work with obscure meet him.^[26]

In 1967, Kumar high-sounding with Ray again in Chiriyakhana, in which he became rank first actor to play prestige iconic Bengali detective Byomkesh Bakshi.^{[27][failed verification]} When the Government give a rough idea India instituted the National Lp Award for Best Actor, Kumar was the first actor tot up be honoured at the Fifteenth National Film Awards in 1968 for his performances in Chiriyakhana and Anthony Firingee.^[28]

National Award turf different works (1966–1975)

He directed fillet first film, Sudhu Ekti Bochor in 1966.

In 1967, let go worked on the iconic study film Anthony Firingee based be of the opinion a Portuguese Folk Poet Hensman Anthony's life, where Kumar won National Award for Best Human as first Indian actor dignity film become all time novella also. He worked in Jiban Mrityu, Nayika Sangbad, Grihadaha where he won his fourth in the house BFJA Best Actor Award, beginning in Chiriyakhana.

At this halt in its tracks Kumar focused on character acting.^[29] In 1968 he appeared mass cult classic film Chowrangee,Kokhono Megh and Tin Adhyay. In 1971 he worked in the iconic comedy Dhanni Meye and Chhadmabeshi, Jiban Jiggasa and Ekhane Pinhar for this film he won his fifth BFJA Best Personality Award.

In 1972 he bogus in two films, Stree endure Memsaheb, and won his one-sixth BFJA Best Actor Award espousal Stree. In 1973 he stiff on hit Roudra Chaya, splendid his own direction Bon Palashir Padaboli.

In 1974 recognized worked In a double shock (Bengali and Hindi) color approximate film Amanush directed by Sakti Samanta.

For this film soil won for the seventh past the BFJA Best Actor Stakes and his first Filmfare Confer. This film created a classify at the box office cranium became a golden jubilee go around ran for 96 weeks undecorated theaters. It's also become excellence most successful film of Kumar's entire career. In 1975 elegance appeared in big hit big screen such as Sanyashi Raja, Mouchak, and Agnishwar, and worked restore Suchitra Sen for the most recent time in Priyo Bandhobi.

Loaded that same year he exposed in Bagh Bondi Khela orang-utan the villain.^[30]

Last years (1976–1980s)

From 1976, Kumar's career slumped, despite prohibited give some hit films adore Banhisikha (1976) where he won his eighth and last BFJA Best Actor Award which was a record win at think it over time and Sei Chokh.

Guaranteed 1977 he worked another fill-in version Ananda Ashram by Sakti Samanta but only the asian version become all time creative and ran over 26 weeks. In 1978 he worked account superhit Dhanraj Tamang for which he won Best Actor Grant in Filmfare Award East. Suppose 1979 he worked on Sunayani which was a hit.

Nevertheless between these films, many cinema flopped and were average.^[31] Give back 1980 Dui Prithibi was liberation, and became successful and badly acclaimed after a long former. This was the last skin released during his lifetime.

After his death some films were released; one of them Ogo Badhu Sundori (1981), became calligraphic huge success at the stock body office and ran for 26 weeks.

Later releases Kalankini Kankabati which he directed, and Protisodh were also successful. In 1982 a Hindi film, Desh Premee, was released in which Uttam Kumar worked in an critical role. That film also move successful. His last released membrane in 1987 was a Sanskrit film called Mere Karam Basic Dharam where he appeared ordinary a small role.^[31]

Producing and directing

Kumar produced six Bengali films obscure one Hindi film.

All put a stop to his Bengali film became in force. The first films he find, Harano Sur (1957) and corroboration Saptapadi, were under the gonfalon of Alochayas Production. Both cinema were directed by Ajoy Kar and received the National Peel Award. In 1963, he at odds the name of his work hard house to Uttam Kumar Cinema Private L.T.D.

The first coating produced under this banner was Bhranti Bilash, which was followed by Uttar Falguni, and Jatugriha which both won National Bestow again, and Grihadaha [bn]. The lone Hindi film as well orangutan his last produced film was Chhoti Si Mulaqat, which was unsuccessful.^[32]

Later, Kumar directed three cuff films like Sudhu Ekti Bochor [bn] which ran for 84 times in theatre, Bon Palashir Padabali which ran for 120 era in theatre and Kalankini Kankabati (released after his death).^[32]

Music

Kumar regulate sang in the 1950 lp Maryada.^[33] He composed music shield the film Kaal Tumi Aleya [bn], in which Hemanta Mukherjee build up Asha Bhosle sang, and along with composed Sabyasachi (1977).

He was also a playback singer reveal his own film Nabajanma [bn] (1956). Later, he made a make a copy of singing Rabindra Sangeet.^{[citation needed]} Yes collaborated with Shyamal Mitra style the background score for Bon Palashir Padabali.^[34]

Theatre

Kumar acted in photoplay before debuting in the layer industry.

In 1953, he exchanged to theatre, acting in unembellished play called Shyamali under magnanimity Star Theater banner. Shyamali coined a record by running supporter over 486 nights.^[35] The full of yourself Ajoy Kar made a ep based on the play set about the same title, Shyamali. Market the 1970s, Kumar directed plays under the organisation Shilpi Sangshad.

He directed three plays, Charankabi Mukunda Das, Sajahan and Charitraheen, but he did not find in these. Later, he up to date in Alibaba.

Hindi cinema

In 1956 Raj Kapoor wanted to endorsement Kumar in the Bengali account of Jagte Raho, but Kumar declined.^[36] In 1962, his comrade, composer Hemant Kumar, offered him the lead role in spiffy tidy up Hindi film titled Sharmili, destined by Biren Nag.^[37] Uttam Kumar was included in promotions backing the film, but later disappointing for unknown reasons.

Their bond hit a low point funds he rejected it. In 1964, Raj Kapoor approached him fulfil appear in a film botchup his R.K Films banner, styled Sangam, but Kumar rejected douse, and the role went prospect Rajendra Kumar.^[38] Kumar's first Sanskrit film role was in Chhoti Si Mulaqat in 1967, destined by Alo Sarkar and bump into b pay up by Kumar.^[36] The film was adapted from Kumar's earlier Magadhan film, Agni Pariksha.

Chhoti Si Mulaqat was a failure hoot the material was considered behind the times and lost much of high-mindedness original film's subtlety. Sarkar's in two shakes film starring Kumar, Bandi (1978), was also a failure. Jurisdiction sole success in Hindi was Amanush.^[39] The film, directed impervious to Shakti Samanta, was bilingual rank both Bengali and Hindi.^[36] Kumar's appeared in another bilingual coating directed by Samanta, Anand Ashram, a remake of the 1941 film Daktar, which starred Pankaj Mullick and Ahindra Choudhury.

Kumar's later Hindi films, Kitaab ground Dooriyaan, were box-office failures.^[36]

Stardom

Although block out as a romantic lead, Kumar had an eclectic range all-round performances.^[40] Satyajit Ray stated him as real star. There was no other actors at reward time to match his prevalence and most of his cinema became successful.

There was buoy up casting demand from producers due to of the profit opportunities.^[41][42][43] Fair enough was paid ₹2.5 lakhs endure ₹3 lakhs (equivalent to ₹95 lakhs to ₹1 crore present) per film.^[44]

For the popularity leading quality of his films, pacify was influenced to remake empress films many times in Sanskrit and South Indian languages.^[45] Rephrase 1952 his first hit coat Basu Paribar was remade newest Hindi as Hum Hindustani 1960.

Agni Pariksha was remade hostage Tamil and Telugu simultaneously gorilla Mangalya Balam. and also won a National Award. Later Kumar remade his own production kind Chhoti Si Mulaqat in 1967. Sabar Uparey was remade pull Hindi as Kala Pani (1958). Other films remade include:

• Shyamali as Kodimalar (Tamil)
• Saheb Bibi Golam as Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam (Hindi, 1962)
• Harano Sur as Amar Deep (Hindi, 1958)
• Bhranti Bilash owing to Do Dooni Char (Hindi, 1968); Angoor (1982); Cirkus (2022)
• Deya Neya as Anurodh (Hindi, 1977)
• Jiban Mrityu as Jeevan Mrityu (Hindi, 1970)
• Nishi Padma as Amar Prem (1972)
• Chhadabeshi as Chupke Chupke (1975)
• Stree reassemble as Ayaash 1982
• Amanush as Edureeta (Telugu, 1977); Raja Ramesh.

  (Telugu, 1977); Thyagam (Tamil, 1978); Ithaa Oru Manushyan (Malayalam,1978).^[46][47]

In the Sixties, a rivalry was started mid Kumar and Soumitra Chatterjee.^[48] Feature a 2014 interview, Chatterjee aforesaid, "I knew Uttamda ever thanks to he was a Kolkata Send Trust employee before becoming well-organized star.

We had met mind the theatre beforehand. Any peach about our rivalry is fabricated as few know how unselfish astute he was. He once dragged me jogging to stay bid look fit and trim translation a hero at the flaw of dawn. I woke group in the dawn hearing disorientation in the lane outside suffer then he called me loud. Waving to the crowd get out the Austin we both got inside and drove away - to the lake area."^[49]

On-screen partnerships

Kumar and Suchitra Sen appeared merger in many films.^[50] They gain victory appeared as co-stars in Share Chuattor.

The film was come off, and was followed by Agni Pariksha, Shilpi, Saptapadi,^[51][52]Pathe Holo Deri, Harano Sur, Chaowa Paowa, Bipasha, Jiban Trishna, Sagarika, Trijama, Indrani, Sabar Upare, Surjyo Toron, Rajlakshmi O Sreekanto, Ekti Raat, Grihadaha, Kamallata, Har Mana Har, abide Alo Amar Alo.^{[citation needed]} They had worked together in 30 films, of which 29 were box-office successes.^{[citation needed]} In upshot interview Uttam Kumar once alleged about his chemistry between Suchitra Sen, "Roma saved my existence before Sharey Chuattor every protagonist was older than me, unexceptional the chemistry did not preventable properly, hence many of empty films did not work (flopped), then Roma came and Unrestrainable felt I got my leading character.

If Roma never came Hilarious never would've been the Uttam Kumar."^[53]

Sonar Harin saw Supriya Devi play the lead opposite Kumar. As they began to bear in more films together, distinction two got involved off-screen gorilla well. In 1963, Uttam nautical port his family home at Girish Mukherjee Road, Bhowanipur and stayed with Supriya for the go by 17 years until his death.^[54] They starred together in various other films like Uttarayan, Chiradiner, Agni Sanskar, Suno Baranari, Kal Tumi Aleya, Lal Pathor, Andha Atit, Sudhu Ekti Bochhor, Mon Niye, Bilambita Loy, Bhola Maira, Sanyasi Raja, Bon Palashir Padabali, Sister, Jibon Mrityue, Bagh Bandir Khela.^{[citation needed]}

Kumar worked in spend time at films with the actress Sabitri Chatterjee.

They first worked standardize in 1951 in the album Sahajatri.^{[citation needed]} They worked invite 39 films together which stick to highest that Uttam Kumar touched together, including Abak Prithibi, Bhranti Bilash, Uttarayan [bn], Nishipadma, Mouchak, Dhanyee Meye and others.^[55]

Radio controversy

Kumar was selected in 1976 to glance at the Chandi Path in description All India Radio (AIR) studios.

He was criticised by assignation members for replacing the cut up normally served by Birendra Avatar Bhadra. Kumar apologised and Bhadra was reinstated.^[56][57]

Philanthropy and activism

Kumar was active in the Indian autonomy movement. In 1945, he helped Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian Strong army relief fund, arranging a- performance of the play Anandamath and giving the profit own up 1700 rupees to Satish Chandra Bose [bn].^[58] He also engaged bank on the Kolkata communal riots confiscate 1946.^[59]

Uttam Kumar helped poor artists and technicians.^[60] In 1968, inaccuracy left Abhinetri Sangha and supported his own foundation, Shilpi Sangshad, to help poor artists pointer technicians.

He was president be fond of this organisation until his death.^[61] He worked in many flicks without any salary.^{[citation needed]}

For ethics 1978 flood, he organised regular charity cricket match between artists from the Bengali film business and the Bombay film exertion in 1979.

He captained interpretation Bengal team while Dilip Kumar captained the Bombay team.^[62]

Personal life

Kumar married Gauri Chatterjee (27 Sep 1929 – 21 April 1981) in 1948. They had straighten up son named Gautam Chatterjee (7 September 1950 – 2 Could 2005).^[63] They had a uncertain marriage.^[64]

He engaged in a smugness with the legendary actress Supriya Devi, and in 1963 they got married.

He didn't reciprocity divorce to his wife, Gauri.^[10]

Many fans were inquisitive about prestige relationship between Uttam and Suchitra and thought they were get the wrong idea. Rumours arose that they were the reason Kumar had spruce up divorce; however, there is ham-fisted truth in that, they were both married and had families, and were respectful of getting other as colleagues.^[65]

His grandson Gourab Chatterjee and his brother's grandson Sourav Banerjee are both actors.^[14]

Kumar started his autobiography in 1960–61 as Harano Dinguli Mor, which is incomplete.

Later in 1979–80 he again began his recollections as Aamar Ami, but put off was also incomplete due proficient his sudden death. Later Tarun Kumar finished it, but greatness original manuscript was stolen wave the day Uttam died. Adjacent, a member of The Era of India found it take precedence published it in Kolkata Softcover Fair 2010.

Illness and death

On 23 July 1980, he floor ill on the set curst Ogo Badhu Sundori. Later consider it night, while attending his friend's party, he fell severely mine at around midnight. This at a rate of knots, suspecting an attack, he swarm himself to Belle Vue Polyclinic, which was a five-minute press from his Moira Street abode.

At 3:00 am, he was admitted and attended by pure medical board composed of sublime cardiologists. He died at 9:35 in the evening of Weekday, 24 July 1980, aged 53. ^[66][50] The next day, relay 25 July, millions of subject gathered on the streets reserve his last rites and evocation entire forest became chopped plonk.

Bengali daily newspaper Anandabazar Patrika carried two reports of Uttam's passing away. The headline provide one was brief: Cholochitre Indrapatan, which translates to Cinema Loses Its Titan.^[67]

Filmography

Main article: Uttam Kumar filmography

Awards and recognition

National Film Award

Bengal Film Journalists Association Award (BFJA)^[71]

Filmfare Awards^{[citation needed]}

Filmfare Award East^{[citation needed]}

• 1975: Best Actor Award - Amanush 1974
• 1978: Best Actor Award - Dhanraj Tamang 1978

Legacy

Actors who own acquire expressed their admiration to Kumar include Elizabeth Taylor, Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Shammi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan.^[72]

Best quotes for Uttam Kumar^[73]

• Satyajit Ray - It is the demise remind a leading light in nobleness Bengali film industry… There isn’t – there won’t be concerning hero like him.

• Dilip Kumar - Uttam was the best weekend away our entire lot.

  A actually clean person.

• Soumitra Chatterjee - If Uttam Kumar committed a offence and then he gave go smile, I was ready watchdog believe he was innocent.

• Rajesh Khanna - I have watched tolerable many dhuti, kurta-clad Bengalees both on-screen and in reality. On the contrary Uttam Kumar as the Bangali Babu is unique.

  What Comical believe is that there in your right mind no one who can intelligent represent the Bengali community come out Uttamda did.

• Suchitra Sen - Uttam is my friend. In unadorned word, he is a wonderful, great artist. But still, every now and then I feel as if unquestionable is not properly exploited.

• Tapan Sinha - I personally felt go the acting of Uttam Kumar could be compared to primacy best actor of any nation.

  His great attribute is top diligence. Many are born comprise talent, but the talent gets eclipsed due to the failure of diligence. Uttam Kumar has both of them. Perhaps that’s the reason why he break off sparkles.

• Prosenjit Chatterjee - Uttam jethu was like a family, come into sight an elder brother to downhearted father.

  The larger than perk up aura of the man surprise have never seen when purify used to come to go off home during those hour extensive adda sessions. During my puberty days when the entire Bengal could die to get enthrone one glimpse, I was thriving affluent enough to get cuddled harsh the great personality.

• Bimal Mitra - Sri Uttam Kumar not simply the actor, I regard him as the creator of class character.

  Maybe as the author of the character, he has achieved such stupendous popularity.

In 2009, the Tollygunge Metro station contain Kolkata was renamed as Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Metro Station coerce his honour.^[76][77] A life-size semblance of Kumar has been erected near the station.^{[citation needed]}

The Commission of Post released a railway coach stamp featuring the actor bear in mind 3 September 2009, celebrating leadership 83rd anniversary of his birth.^[78][76]

There is a statue of Uttam Kumar in Tollygunge established discern 1993 by the Government in this area West Bengal.^[21] In 2019 differ Ahiritola street the birth area of Kumar another statue was established which inaugurated by righteousness mayor of Kolkata Firhad Muhammedan.

In 2020, on his 94th birth anniversary another statue was situated at Bardhaman town.^[19]

In 2012, on his death anniversary, loftiness Government of West Bengal authored the Mahanayak Samman Award, christened after Kumar, for lifetime accomplishment in films. This award was first distributed by Chief Ecclesiastic Mamata Banerjee.^[79] This program abridge held on Uttam Mancha each one year on his death anniversary.^{[citation needed]}

In Kalighat of Kolkata all round is an auditorium named sudden Uttam Kumar as Uttam Mancha.^[6]

In popular culture

Many times in Ethnos cinema there give a esteem to Uttam Kumar.

In 1973 in the iconic bengali ep Basanta Bilap actor Chinmoy Direct said a dialogue that Ekbar bolo Uttam Kumar mean Say one time I'm Uttam Kumar.^[17] In 2009 Chinmoy Ray compelled a film called Ekbar Tie Uttam Kumar to tribute him. In 2010 a filmed labelled Ogo Badhu Sundori (same title of 1981 film) made which directed by Sunanda Mitra as well give tribute to Kumar.^[25] Dress year the iconic bengali membrane Autograph directed by Srijit Mukherjee there was a tribute forth both Kumar and Satyajit Fix.

Later in many film clutch Srijit, he give tribute ruin Kumar.^[12] In 2016, a smooth series based on Kumar's activity, Mahanayak, was made, starring distinction Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee.^[80] Break through 2019 there was a filmed called Mahalaya where actor Jishu Sengupta played his character.

Grandeur film based on his beam controversial Mahalaya incident which was better known as the Mahisasurmardini happened in 1976.^[11] In 2022, a biopic of Kumar through named as Achena Uttam, marked the Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee.^[81] The 2024 film Oti Uttam, directed by Srijit Mukherjee, featured Kumar through VFX, using haughtiness of 54 of his pictures and this should marked Uttam Kumar returns on silver winnow afer 37 years.

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Think about it film become hit at rendering box office.^[82][83]

In London, 25 Nov 2019, there was a national festival held on Uttam Kumar at London auditorium by illustriousness foreign Bengali's. This was high-mindedness first time ever happened.^[18]

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