Uttam Kumar
If Uttam Kumar Were Still Here…
For generations of Bengalis, Uttam Kumar has been more than an actor who appeared on the silver screen. He has been a part of our growing up, our romantic imagination, our conversations, our songs, our nostalgia. His smile, his voice, his mannerisms and that unmistakable screen presence have somehow become woven into the collective memory of Bengal. So when IWMBuzz asked me a rather unusual hypothetical question—if Uttam Kumar were alive today, which five contemporary Bengali films would I cast him in?—I realised how difficult the question actually was. How do you choose o | Click Here...
Tribute to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar: Family Members Stage Play on His Life
On Tuesday, Rabindra Sadan staged a special play, 'Ami Uttam,' to pay tribute to the legendary actor Uttam Kumar on his death anniversary. The play featured Uttam Kumar's family members, relatives, and neighbors, who came together to showcase his life and career. The play, directed by Sharmistha Bandyopadhyay, is a 1 hour and 12-minute presentation highlighting significant events in Uttam Kumar's life, including his professional choices and leisure activities. However, his personal life was consciously left out of the narrative. Three actors—Shibapada Banerjee, Joydeep Baner | Click Here...
Mahanayak Honors: Prosenjit, Rachna, Rukmini, and Others Felicitated on Uttam Kumar’s Death Anniversary
The West Bengal government organized a special felicitation ceremony on the death anniversary of legendary actor Uttam Kumar, honoring industry achievement stars. The ceremony at Dhanadhanya Auditorium saw many stars being felicitated for their contributions to the industry. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee praised the performances of the honorees, saying, "Raja-Gaja Ambarish has no fatigue. Much love to him." Ambarish Bhattacharya, who debuted in Bengali theatre and has presented many films and serials since 2011, was awarded the film of the year award. | Click Here...