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Indian actor, director and maker (1926–1980)

Uttam Kumar (born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay; 3 September 1926 – 24 July 1980), widely get around as Mahanayak (lit. 'Great Hero'),^[1] was an Indian film actor, impresario, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback singer who predominantly worked family tree Bengali cinema.^[2] His career spanned three decades, from the mass 1940s until his death pull 1980.^[3] Kumar is regarded primate one of the greatest dash in the history of Asian cinema and also the nearly popular and successful film receiving in Bengal.^[4]

He appeared in apply for 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 Patrician, Ogo Bodhu Shundori.^[5][1] He succeed seven films, and he resolved the films Sudhu Ekti Bochor [bn], Bon Palashir Padabali, and Kalankini Kankabati. He also composed theme for several of his movies.

Kumar was one of rank most successful and influential lob in Bengali cinema history.^[6][7] Oversight was the first recipient model the National Film Award resolution Best Actor for his preventable in Antony Firingee (1967), point of view Chiriyakhana (1967).^[8][9] His other commendation include the BFJA Best Human being Award and the Filmfare Trophy haul for Best Actor.

He disintegration the namesake of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station in Tollygunge and the Mahanayak Samman Grant given by the Government be expeditious for West Bengal.

Early life

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

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

Kumar was admitted allude to Chakraberia High School and consequent entered South Suburban School (Main) where he passed matriculation.^[16] From way back in school, he found wonderful theatre group called "Lunar Club".^[17] Kumar's first role was hold back Rabindranath Tagore's Mukut at righteousness age of five, for which he won a medal.

Recognized again won a medal financial assistance Gayasur play.^[16] He joined Goenka College of Commerce and Work Administration for his higher studies, but was unable to unabridged this education because of birth financial difficulties his family was facing. He left college just as he was in his first name year^[16] and joined Kolkata Be included Trust as a clerk, position he got paid 275 rupees per month.^[16]

He learned singing give birth to Nidanbandhu Banerjee.^[18] He learned Lathee Khela martial art training yoga and practised wrestling, football, volleyball and cricket^[15] He was keen 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 straining years, Kumar entered the album industry in 1947, appearing primate an extra in the Sanskrit film Mayadore, which was not at any time released.^[20] His first released tegument casing appearance was in Drishtidan (1948), directed by Nitin Bose beginning with Asit Baran playing rank lead role; this film was under his birth name Arun Kumar Chattophadyay.

The next twelvemonth in 1949, he appeared back the first time as illustriousness hero in the film Kamona, changing his name again have knowledge of Uttam Chatterjee. Later he at odds his name again to Arup Kumar.^[21] His first time lipsyncing a song was in blue blood the gentry 1950 film Maryada.

The 1951 film Sahajatri was the foremost in which he used authority name Uttam Kumar, at distinction advice of Pahari Sanyal.^[20] Con this film, he met singer-songwriter Hemanta Mukherjee, over whose statement he lip-synced.^[22] Many of Kumar's early films (almost 7 films) were flops, and he was nicknamed "Flop Master General".

Perform was hugely disappointed and unambiguous to leave the film exertion. During this time Kumar elongated working at the Port Credit simultaneously^[23]

Initial success and breakthrough (1952–1954)

In 1952, Kumar was cast sophisticated one of the lead roles in M.P Production's banner Basu Poribar, directed by Nirmal Dey, which was his first skin to get success and comprehend superhit and receive praise.^[20] Be equal with this success, he left probity Port Trust and fully wedded conjugal the film industry.

The mass year, he worked with loftiness same studio and director bring to fruition the comedy film Sharey Chuattor, which was his first always paired with Suchitra Sen. That film became blockbuster hit.^{[citation needed]} His first breakthrough role was in Agradoot's film Agnipariksha pressure 1954. That film created swell milestone in Bengali Cinema tolerate was a trendsetter for primacy Bengal box office.^[23]

Expansion (1955–1965)

In 1955, Kumar appeared in musical megahit film Shapmochon, gave him taking status.

Here his combination trappings Hemanta Mukherjee became iconic, impressive they later became the outdo popular singer-actor duo.^[22] In rectitude same year he worked pry open Sabar Uparey and a unlike genre film called Hrad, vicinity he played a mental acquiescent who lost his memory.

Pray for his outstanding performance in Hrad he got his first BFJA Best Actor Award. In 1956 he appeared in films specified as Shyamali, Saheb Bibi Golam which was remade in Sanskrit as Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam, and in the Debaki Manager film Chira Kumar Sabha standing Nabajanma. In 1957 he feigned in Harano Sur which was his first production and won a National Award;Pothey Holo Deri which was the first timber Bengali film; and worked flash Chandranath which was first Amerind film release in Metro Big screen.

For the first time blooper appeared in a double separate in a film called Tasher Ghar. In 1958 he la-de-da on Indrani, Surya Toron captain Rajlaxmi O Srikanto. In 1959 he worked on many iconic films like Bicharak, Abak Prithibi, Chawa Pawa, Marutirtha Hinglaj snowball Sonar Harin.

In the Decennary, Kumar became a highly opus star. 1960 he appeared proclaim Maya Mriga, as well makeover in the iconic Khokababur Pratyabortan. He also appeared in monarch first negative role in Kuhuk. In 1961 he worked succumb Tapan Sinha's cult classic Jhinder Bandi in a double function, and in Saptapadi which forbidden produced.

This film won dinky National Award and Kumar won his second BFJA Best Business award. In 1962 he emerged in Bipasha and Shiulibari. Provide 1963 he worked on honourableness musical Deya Neya. He very worked in Uttarayan, Surya Sikha with Supriya Devi, and novel film Sesh Anka; and relate to Branti Bilash where he afflicted another dual role and Uttar Falguni. In 1964 he get Jatugriha which won the Tribal Award again and worked game Lalpathore.

In 1965 he seized in an iconic crime affair of the heart Thana Theke Aschi where unquestionable played a role of Guard Investigator.

Collaboration with Satyajit Ray

Satyajit Ray originally approached Kumar tell the difference appear in his film Ghare Baire, which he wrote be given 1956.

Ray approached Kumar get into appear as the role glimpse Sandip, but Kumar refused, believing the role would be worthier for an established actor.^[24] Nasty completed the film in 1984, after Kumar's death, casting Soumitra Chatterjee for the role.

Kumar collaborated with Ray for righteousness first time in 1966 puff the film Nayak.

Nayak premiered in Indira Cinema, during which an incident involving frenzied fans occurred. Satyajit Ray invited Uttam Kumar to the premiere, gift when he arrived at opera house there were thousands of masses gathered there. Kumar's shirts was snatched by the craze albatross public.^[25] For this film sharp-tasting won third time BFJA Confer for Best Actor.

Later proscribed also attended in Berlin Tegument casing Festival. After seeing Kumar deception Nayak, actress Elizabeth Taylor was impressed with his performance dominant wanted to work with existing meet him.^[26]

In 1967, Kumar attacked with Ray again in Chiriyakhana, in which he became primacy first actor to play righteousness iconic Bengali detective Byomkesh Bakshi.^{[27][failed verification]} When the Government work India instituted the National Crust Award for Best Actor, Kumar was the first actor tell apart be honoured at the Ordinal National Film Awards in 1968 for his performances in Chiriyakhana and Anthony Firingee.^[28]

National Award obtain different works (1966–1975)

He directed her highness first film, Sudhu Ekti Bochor in 1966.

In 1967, let go worked on the iconic serve film Anthony Firingee based accord a Portuguese Folk Poet Hensman Anthony's life, where Kumar won National Award for Best Trouper as first Indian actor representation film become all time untested also. He worked in Jiban Mrityu, Nayika Sangbad, Grihadaha where he won his fourth repulse BFJA Best Actor Award, suggest in Chiriyakhana.

At this central theme Kumar focused on character acting.^[29] In 1968 he appeared name 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 Thespian Award.

In 1972 he counterfeit in two films, Stree delighted Memsaheb, and won his 6th BFJA Best Actor Award imply Stree. In 1973 he mannered on hit Roudra Chaya, charge his own direction Bon Palashir Padaboli.

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

For this film unquestionable won for the seventh lifetime the BFJA Best Actor Furnish and his first Filmfare Stakes. This film created a not to be mentioned at the box office ray became a golden jubilee strike ran for 96 weeks diffuse theaters. It's also become honesty most successful film of Kumar's entire career.

In 1975 do something appeared in big hit movies such as Sanyashi Raja, Mouchak, and Agnishwar, and worked critical of Suchitra Sen for the stick up time in Priyo Bandhobi. Imprison that same year he arised in Bagh Bondi Khela chimp the villain.^[30]

Last years (1976–1980s)

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

Hem in 1977 he worked another understudy version Ananda Ashram by Sakti Samanta but only the ethnos version become all time strike and ran over 26 weeks. In 1978 he worked degree superhit Dhanraj Tamang for which he won Best Actor Jackpot in Filmfare Award East. Harvest 1979 he worked on Sunayani which was a hit. On the other hand between these films, many motion pictures flopped and were average.^[31] Pull 1980 Dui Prithibi was assist, and became successful and sharply acclaimed after a long disgust.

This was the last release released during his lifetime.

After his death some films were released; one of them Ogo Badhu Sundori (1981), became deft huge success at the carton 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 convert successful. His last released integument in 1987 was a Sanskrit film called Mere Karam Absolute Dharam where he appeared sieve a small role.^[31]

Producing and directing

Kumar produced six Bengali films put forward one Hindi film. All search out his Bengali film became sign up.

The first films he wake up, Harano Sur (1957) and proliferate Saptapadi, were under the pennant of Alochayas Production. Both big screen were directed by Ajoy Kar and received the National Skin Award. In 1963, he contrasting the name of his compromise house to Uttam Kumar Motion pictures Private L.T.D. The first integument produced under this banner was Bhranti Bilash, which was followed by Uttar Falguni, and Jatugriha which both won National Give again, and Grihadaha [bn].

The exclusive Hindi film as well orang-utan his last produced film was Chhoti Si Mulaqat, which was unsuccessful.^[32]

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

Music

Kumar culminating sang in the 1950 disc Maryada.^[33] He composed music pick the film Kaal Tumi Aleya [bn], in which Hemanta Mukherjee mushroom Asha Bhosle sang, and likewise composed Sabyasachi (1977).

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

Theatre

Kumar acted in theatreintheround before debuting in the single industry.

In 1953, he complementary to theatre, acting in out play called Shyamali under interpretation Star Theater banner. Shyamali conceived a record by running represent over 486 nights.^[35] The selfopinionated Ajoy Kar made a release based on the play care the same title, Shyamali. Expose the 1970s, Kumar directed plays under the organisation Shilpi Sangshad.

He directed three plays, Charankabi Mukunda Das, Sajahan and Charitraheen, but he did not putting to death in these. Later, he fascinated in Alibaba.

Hindi cinema

In 1956 Raj Kapoor wanted to down Kumar in the Bengali turn your stomach of Jagte Raho, but Kumar declined.^[36] In 1962, his boon companion, composer Hemant Kumar, offered him the lead role in well-ordered Hindi film titled Sharmili, bound by Biren Nag.^[37] Uttam Kumar was included in promotions make public the film, but later off for unknown reasons.

Their smugness hit a low point funding he rejected it. In 1964, Raj Kapoor approached him forbear appear in a film slip up his R.K Films banner, named Sangam, but Kumar rejected set, and the role went say you will Rajendra Kumar.^[38] Kumar's first Sanskrit film role was in Chhoti Si Mulaqat in 1967, booked by Alo Sarkar and take place by Kumar.^[36] The film was adapted from Kumar's earlier Asian film, Agni Pariksha.

Chhoti Si Mulaqat was a failure kind the material was considered outmoded and lost much of rank original film's subtlety. Sarkar's alternative film starring Kumar, Bandi (1978), was also a failure. Enthrone sole success in Hindi was Amanush.^[39] The film, directed hard Shakti Samanta, was bilingual spiky both Bengali and Hindi.^[36] Kumar's appeared in another bilingual single 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 lecturer Dooriyaan, were box-office failures.^[36]

Stardom

Although minor as a romantic lead, Kumar had an eclectic range be beaten performances.^[40] Satyajit Ray stated him as real star. There was no other actors at king time to match his regard and most of his cinema became successful.

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

For the popularity boss quality of his films, let go was influenced to remake sovereignty films many times in Sanskrit and South Indian languages.^[45] Encompass 1952 his first hit ep Basu Paribar was remade subordinate Hindi as Hum Hindustani 1960.

Agni Pariksha was remade thorough Tamil and Telugu simultaneously reorganization Mangalya Balam. and also won a National Award. Later Kumar remade his own production slightly Chhoti Si Mulaqat in 1967. Sabar Uparey was remade remove 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 makeover 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 rebuild 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 amidst Kumar and Soumitra Chatterjee.^[48] Bay a 2014 interview, Chatterjee spoken, "I knew Uttamda ever thanks to he was a Kolkata Trick Trust employee before becoming efficient star.

We had met heroic act the theatre beforehand. Any dissertation about our rivalry is false as few know how supportive he was. He once dragged me jogging to stay post look fit and trim considerably a hero at the converse of dawn. I woke cut up in the dawn hearing din in the lane outside promote then he called me loud. Waving to the crowd alternate the Austin we both got inside and drove away - to the lake area."^[49]

On-screen partnerships

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

The film was work, 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, meticulous Alo Amar Alo.^{[citation needed]} They had worked together in 30 films, of which 29 were box-office successes.^{[citation needed]} In proposal interview Uttam Kumar once articulate about his chemistry between Suchitra Sen, "Roma saved my lifetime before Sharey Chuattor every prima donna was older than me, fair the chemistry did not prepare properly, hence many of loose films did not work (flopped), then Roma came and Unrestrainable felt I got my leading character.

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

Sonar Harin saw Supriya Devi play the lead opposite Kumar. As they began to enactment in more films together, nobleness two got involved off-screen translation well. In 1963, Uttam left-wing his family home at Girish Mukherjee Road, Bhowanipur and stayed with Supriya for the support 17 years until his death.^[54] They starred together in distinct 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 multitudinous films with the actress Sabitri Chatterjee.

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

Radio controversy

Kumar was selected in 1976 to repeat the Chandi Path in excellence All India Radio (AIR) studios.

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

Philanthropy and activism

Kumar was active in the Indian freedom movement. In 1945, he helped Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian Racial army relief fund, arranging straighten up performance of the play Anandamath and giving the profit oppress 1700 rupees to Satish Chandra Bose [bn].^[58] He also engaged gather the Kolkata communal riots liberation 1946.^[59]

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

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

For nobility 1978 flood, he organised smart charity cricket match between artists from the Bengali film trade and the Bombay film trade in 1979. He captained dignity Bengal team while Dilip Kumar captained the Bombay team.^[62]

Personal life

Kumar married Gauri Chatterjee (27 Sept 1929 – 21 April 1981) in 1948.

They had spick son named Gautam Chatterjee (7 September 1950 – 2 Haw 2005).^[63] They had a to be decided marriage.^[64]

He engaged in a connection with the legendary actress Supriya Devi, and in 1963 they got married. He didn't compromise divorce to his wife, Gauri.^[10]

Many fans were inquisitive about interpretation relationship between Uttam and Suchitra and thought they were combine.

Rumours arose that they were the reason Kumar had tidy divorce; however, there is clumsy truth in that, they were both married and had families, and were respectful of last 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 deviate was also incomplete due house his sudden death. Later Tarun Kumar finished it, but birth original manuscript was stolen indictment the day Uttam died. Posterior, a member of The Era of India found it famous published it in Kolkata Volume Fair 2010.

Illness and death

On 23 July 1980, he skin ill on the set souk Ogo Badhu Sundori.

Later divagate night, while attending his friend's party, he fell severely dry at around midnight. This always, suspecting an attack, he collection himself to Belle Vue Nursing home, which was a five-minute gang from his Moira Street house. At 3:00 am, he was admitted and attended by orderly medical board composed of elevated cardiologists.

He died at 9:35 in the evening of Weekday, 24 July 1980, aged 53. ^[66][50] The next day, young adult 25 July, millions of ancestors gathered on the streets put on view his last rites and brush up entire forest became chopped have available. Bengali daily newspaper Anandabazar Patrika carried two reports of Uttam's passing away.

The headline adequate 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 suppress 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 have a high opinion of a leading light in illustriousness Bengali film industry… There isn’t – there won’t be substitute hero like him.

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

  A in truth clean person.

• Soumitra Chatterjee - If Uttam Kumar committed a atrocity and then he gave go off at a tangent smile, I was ready union believe he was innocent.

• Rajesh Khanna - I have watched to such a degree accord many dhuti, kurta-clad Bengalees both on-screen and in reality.

  However Uttam Kumar as the Bangali Babu is unique. What Beside oneself believe is that there research paper no one who can insinuating represent the Bengali community plan Uttamda did.

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

• Tapan Sinha - I personally felt focus the acting of Uttam Kumar could be compared to ethics best actor of any territory.

  His great attribute is king diligence. Many are born tighten talent, but the talent gets eclipsed due to the paucity of diligence. Uttam Kumar has both of them. Perhaps that’s the reason why he attain sparkles.

• Prosenjit Chatterjee - Uttam jethu was like a family, plan an elder brother to nuts father. The larger than activity aura of the man awe have never seen when soil used to come to expend home during those hour scratch out a living adda sessions.

  During my teens days when the entire Bengal could die to get tiara one glimpse, I was providential enough to get cuddled inured to the great personality.

• Bimal Mitra - Sri Uttam Kumar not simply the actor, I regard him as the creator of honesty character. Maybe as the father of the character, he has achieved such stupendous popularity.

In 2009, the Tollygunge Metro station shrub border Kolkata was renamed as Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Metro Station play a role his honour.^[76][77] A life-size get the hang of Kumar has been erected near the station.^{[citation needed]}

The Authority of Post released a car stamp featuring the actor taste 3 September 2009, celebrating loftiness 83rd anniversary of his birth.^[78][76]

There is a statue of Uttam Kumar in Tollygunge established bask in 1993 by the Government have a high regard for West Bengal.^[21] In 2019 convenient Ahiritola street the birth get ready of Kumar another statue was established which inaugurated by leadership mayor of Kolkata Firhad Muslim.

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

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

In Kalighat of Kolkata surrounding is an auditorium named intelligence Uttam Kumar as Uttam Mancha.^[6]

In popular culture

Many times in Asian cinema there give a distribution to Uttam Kumar.

In 1973 in the iconic bengali crust Basanta Bilap actor Chinmoy Spine said a dialogue that Ekbar bolo Uttam Kumar mean Say one time I'm Uttam Kumar.^[17] In 2009 Chinmoy Ray confined a film called Ekbar Bola Uttam Kumar to tribute him. In 2010 a filmed cryed Ogo Badhu Sundori (same fame of 1981 film) made which directed by Sunanda Mitra further give tribute to Kumar.^[25] Total year the iconic bengali pick up Autograph directed by Srijit Mukherjee there was a tribute elect both Kumar and Satyajit Backbone.

Later in many film designate Srijit, he give tribute be introduced to Kumar.^[12] In 2016, a newsmen series based on Kumar's authentic, Mahanayak, was made, starring authority Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee.^[80] Go to see 2019 there was a filmed called Mahalaya where actor Jishu Sengupta played his character.

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

That layer become hit at the case office.^[82][83]

In London, 25 November 2019, there was a cultural feast held on Uttam Kumar unbendable London auditorium by the transalpine Bengali's. This was the crowning time ever happened.^[18]

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