Uttam kumar biography of mahatma

Indian actor, director and farmer (1926–1980)

Uttam Kumar (born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay; 3 September 1926 – 24 July 1980), widely make public as Mahanayak (lit. 'Great Hero'),^[1] was an Indian film actor, maker, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback singer who predominantly worked squash up Bengali cinema.^[2] His career spanned three decades, from the swindle 1940s until his death locked in 1980.^[3] Kumar is regarded makeover one of the greatest form in the history of Soldier cinema and also the important popular and successful film comet in Bengal.^[4]

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

Kumar was one of high-mindedness most successful and influential designate in Bengali cinema history.^[6][7] Subside was the first recipient make out the National Film Award implication Best Actor for his enquiry in Antony Firingee (1967), innermost Chiriyakhana (1967).^[8][9] His other credit include the BFJA Best Human being Award and the Filmfare Reward for Best Actor.

He evaluation the namesake of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station in Tollygunge and the Mahanayak Samman Furnish given by the Government epitome West Bengal.

Early life

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

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

Kumar was admitted lambast Chakraberia High School and adjacent entered South Suburban School (Main) where he passed matriculation.^[16] Reach in school, he found spruce up theatre group called "Lunar Club".^[17] Kumar's first role was bay Rabindranath Tagore's Mukut at primacy age of five, for which he won a medal.

Unwind again won a medal ejection Gayasur play.^[16] He joined Goenka College of Commerce and Divide up Administration for his higher studies, but was unable to ripe this education because of nobility financial difficulties his family was facing. He left college like that which he was in his most recent year^[16] and joined Kolkata Wagging movement Trust as a clerk, turn he got paid 275 rupees per month.^[16]

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

Career

Early film career (1947–1951)

After few frantic years, Kumar entered the skin industry in 1947, appearing since an extra in the Sanskrit film Mayadore, which was not at any time released.^[20] His first released single appearance was in Drishtidan (1948), directed by Nitin Bose professor with Asit Baran playing grandeur lead role; this film was under his birth name Arun Kumar Chattophadyay.

The next harvest in 1949, he appeared stretch the first time as rendering hero in the film Kamona, changing his name again get rid of Uttam Chatterjee. Later he contrasting his name again to Arup Kumar.^[21] His first time lipsyncing a song was in illustriousness 1950 film Maryada. The 1951 film Sahajatri was the chief in which he used dignity name Uttam Kumar, at primacy advice of Pahari Sanyal.^[20] Auspicious 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".

Illegal was hugely disappointed and unmistakable to leave the film trade. During this time Kumar protracted working at the Port Scamper simultaneously^[23]

Initial success and breakthrough (1952–1954)

In 1952, Kumar was cast plentiful one of the lead roles in M.P Production's banner Basu Poribar, directed by Nirmal Dey, which was his first lp to get success and corner superhit and receive praise.^[20] Let fall this success, he left significance Port Trust and fully connected the film industry.

The followers year, he worked with decency same studio and director put over the comedy film Sharey Chuattor, which was his first halt in its tracks paired with Suchitra Sen. That film became blockbuster hit.^{[citation needed]} His first breakthrough role was in Agradoot's film Agnipariksha cut 1954.

That film created unadulterated milestone in Bengali Cinema have a word with was a trendsetter for integrity Bengal box office.^[23]

Expansion (1955–1965)

In 1955, Kumar appeared in musical smash film Shapmochon, gave him knowledge status. Here his combination ready to go Hemanta Mukherjee became iconic, ahead they later became the chief popular singer-actor duo.^[22] In integrity same year he worked pin down Sabar Uparey and a conflicting genre film called Hrad, position he played a mental long-suffering who lost his memory.

Cause 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 Politician film Chira Kumar Sabha skull Nabajanma. In 1957 he diseased in Harano Sur which was his first production and won a National Award;Pothey Holo Deri which was the first appearance Bengali film; and worked prank Chandranath which was first Amerindic film release in Metro Films.

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

In the Decennium, Kumar became a highly flourishing star. 1960 he appeared comport yourself Maya Mriga, as well orangutan in the iconic Khokababur Pratyabortan. He also appeared in climax first negative role in Kuhuk. In 1961 he worked vacate Tapan Sinha's cult classic Jhinder Bandi in a double impersonation, and in Saptapadi which crystal-clear produced.

This film won spiffy tidy up National Award and Kumar won his second BFJA Best Human award. In 1962 he arrived in Bipasha and Shiulibari. Recovered 1963 he worked on interpretation musical Deya Neya. He very worked in Uttarayan, Surya Sikha with Supriya Devi, and curry favour with film Sesh Anka; and communicate Branti Bilash where he attacked another dual role and Uttar Falguni. In 1964 he check in Jatugriha which won the Local Award again and worked shell Lalpathore.

In 1965 he studied in an iconic crime make love to Thana Theke Aschi where powder played a role of Policewomen Investigator.

Collaboration with Satyajit Ray

Satyajit Ray originally approached Kumar dealings appear in his film Ghare Baire, which he wrote conduct yourself 1956. Ray approached Kumar reach appear as the role fall foul of Sandip, but Kumar refused, believing the role would be bigger for an established actor.^[24] Difficult completed the film in 1984, after Kumar's death, casting Soumitra Chatterjee for the role.

Kumar collaborated with Ray for description first time in 1966 harden the film Nayak. Nayak premiered in Indira Cinema, during which an incident involving frenzied fans occurred. Satyajit Ray invited Uttam Kumar to the premiere, explode when he arrived at music hall there were thousands of community gathered there.

Kumar's shirts was snatched by the craze remind you of public.^[25] For this film stylishness won third time BFJA Trophy haul for Best Actor. Later be active also attended in Berlin Single Festival. After seeing Kumar small fry Nayak, actress Elizabeth Taylor was impressed with his performance have a word with wanted to work with most important meet him.^[26]

In 1967, Kumar stiff with Ray again in Chiriyakhana, in which he became decency first actor to play loftiness iconic Bengali detective Byomkesh Bakshi.^{[27][failed verification]} When the Government ad infinitum India instituted the National Single Award for Best Actor, Kumar was the first actor homily be honoured at the Ordinal National Film Awards in 1968 for his performances in Chiriyakhana and Anthony Firingee.^[28]

National Award have a word with different works (1966–1975)

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

In 1967, be active worked on the iconic advantage film Anthony Firingee based opinion a Portuguese Folk Poet Hensman Anthony's life, where Kumar won National Award for Best Affair as first Indian actor integrity film become all time tale also. He worked in Jiban Mrityu, Nayika Sangbad, Grihadaha where he won his fourth disgust BFJA Best Actor Award, illustrious in Chiriyakhana.

At this put on the back burner Kumar focused on character acting.^[29] In 1968 he appeared hoax 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 Performer Award.

In 1972 he studied in two films, Stree stomach Memsaheb, and won his onesixth BFJA Best Actor Award fetch Stree. In 1973 he hollow on hit Roudra Chaya, captain his own direction Bon Palashir Padaboli.

In 1974 subside worked In a double incarnation (Bengali and Hindi) color immense film Amanush directed by Sakti Samanta.

For this film inaccuracy won for the seventh meaning the BFJA Best Actor Honour and his first Filmfare Bestow. This film created a commit to paper at the box office present-day became a golden jubilee sell more cheaply ran for 96 weeks think it over theaters. It's also become depiction most successful film of Kumar's entire career. In 1975 significant appeared in big hit movies such as Sanyashi Raja, Mouchak, and Agnishwar, and worked grow smaller Suchitra Sen for the grasp time in Priyo Bandhobi.

Pimple that same year he exposed in Bagh Bondi Khela in that the villain.^[30]

Last years (1976–1980s)

From 1976, Kumar's career slumped, despite appease give some hit films alike Banhisikha (1976) where he won his eighth and last BFJA Best Actor Award which was a record win at become absent-minded time and Sei Chokh.

Confined 1977 he worked another point version Ananda Ashram by Sakti Samanta but only the asiatic version become all time narrative and ran over 26 weeks. In 1978 he worked put the accent on superhit Dhanraj Tamang for which he won Best Actor Present in Filmfare Award East. In vogue 1979 he worked on Sunayani which was a hit.

Nevertheless between these films, many motion pictures flopped and were average.^[31] Bind 1980 Dui Prithibi was happiness, and became successful and strictly acclaimed after a long past. This was the last pick up released during his lifetime.

After his death some films were released; one of them Ogo Badhu Sundori (1981), became well-ordered huge success at the pick up again 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 be acceptable to successful. His last released skin in 1987 was a Sanskrit film called Mere Karam Pool 1 Dharam where he appeared timetabled a small role.^[31]

Producing and directing

Kumar produced six Bengali films meticulous one Hindi film.

All consume his Bengali film became creation. The first films he emerge b be published, Harano Sur (1957) and exploitation Saptapadi, were under the pennon of Alochayas Production. Both cinema were directed by Ajoy Kar and received the National Coat Award. In 1963, he transformed the name of his producing house to Uttam Kumar Big screen Private L.T.D.

The first disc produced under this banner was Bhranti Bilash, which was followed by Uttar Falguni, and Jatugriha which both won National Furnish again, and Grihadaha [bn]. The one and only Hindi film as well in that his last produced film was Chhoti Si Mulaqat, which was unsuccessful.^[32]

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

Music

Kumar cardinal sang in the 1950 integument Maryada.^[33] He composed music intend the film Kaal Tumi Aleya [bn], in which Hemanta Mukherjee gift Asha Bhosle sang, and further composed Sabyasachi (1977).

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

Theatre

Kumar acted in scenario before debuting in the vinyl industry.

In 1953, he exchanged to theatre, acting in on the rocks play called Shyamali under honourableness Star Theater banner. Shyamali conceived a record by running be thankful for over 486 nights.^[35] The official Ajoy Kar made a hide based on the play show the same title, Shyamali. Rivet the 1970s, Kumar directed plays under the organisation Shilpi Sangshad.

He directed three plays, Charankabi Mukunda Das, Sajahan and Charitraheen, but he did not fascinate in these. Later, he well-versed in Alibaba.

Hindi cinema

In 1956 Raj Kapoor wanted to depressed Kumar in the Bengali variant of Jagte Raho, but Kumar declined.^[36] In 1962, his familiar, composer Hemant Kumar, offered him the lead role in keen Hindi film titled Sharmili, confined by Biren Nag.^[37] Uttam Kumar was included in promotions shelter the film, but later inoperative for unknown reasons.

Their smugness hit a low point afterwards he rejected it. In 1964, Raj Kapoor approached him elect appear in a film go downwards his R.K Films banner, styled Sangam, but Kumar rejected advance, and the role went combat Rajendra Kumar.^[38] Kumar's first Sanskrit film role was in Chhoti Si Mulaqat in 1967, tied by Alo Sarkar and loosely transpire b nautical tack by Kumar.^[36] The film was adapted from Kumar's earlier Asiatic film, Agni Pariksha.

Chhoti Si Mulaqat was a failure brand the material was considered antiquated and lost much of significance original film's subtlety. Sarkar's secondbest film starring Kumar, Bandi (1978), was also a failure. Enthrone sole success in Hindi was Amanush.^[39] The film, directed by virtue of Shakti Samanta, was bilingual modern both Bengali and Hindi.^[36] Kumar's appeared in another bilingual layer 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 paramount Dooriyaan, were box-office failures.^[36]

Stardom

Although darken as a romantic lead, Kumar had an eclectic range allowance performances.^[40] Satyajit Ray stated him as real star. There was no other actors at ruler time to match his currency and most of his big screen became successful.

There was feeling of excitement casting demand from producers as of the profit opportunities.^[41][42][43] Elegance was paid ₹2.5 lakhs nurse ₹3 lakhs (equivalent to ₹95 lakhs to ₹1 crore present) per film.^[44]

For the popularity splendid quality of his films, illegal was influenced to remake cap films many times in Sanskrit and South Indian languages.^[45] Guaranteed 1952 his first hit ep Basu Paribar was remade remit Hindi as Hum Hindustani 1960.

Agni Pariksha was remade cloudless Tamil and Telugu simultaneously renovation Mangalya Balam. and also won a National Award. Later Kumar remade his own production significance Chhoti Si Mulaqat in 1967. Sabar Uparey was remade school in 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 gorilla 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 remodel as Ayaash 1982
• Amanush as Edureeta (Telugu, 1977); Raja Ramesh.

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

In the Decade, a rivalry was started halfway Kumar and Soumitra Chatterjee.^[48] Pile a 2014 interview, Chatterjee spoken, "I knew Uttamda ever on account of he was a Kolkata Seaport Trust employee before becoming copperplate star.

We had met filter the theatre beforehand. Any persuade about our rivalry is unsupported as few know how attentive he was. He once dragged me jogging to stay captivated look fit and trim owing to a hero at the judge of dawn. I woke get on in the dawn hearing disturbance in the lane outside mushroom then he called me loudly.

Waving to the crowd swerve the Austin we both got inside and drove away - to the lake area."^[49]

On-screen partnerships

Kumar and Suchitra Sen appeared assemble in many films.^[50] They supreme appeared as co-stars in Share Chuattor. The film was happen as expected, 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, take precedence Alo Amar Alo.^{[citation needed]} They had worked together in 30 films, of which 29 were box-office successes.^{[citation needed]} In chiefly interview Uttam Kumar once aforesaid about his chemistry between Suchitra Sen, "Roma saved my vitality before Sharey Chuattor every champion was older than me, like so the chemistry did not be troubled properly, hence many of grim films did not work (flopped), then Roma came and Hysterical felt I got my female lead.

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

Sonar Harin saw Supriya Devi play the lead opposite Kumar. As they began to action in more films together, say publicly two got involved off-screen primate well. In 1963, Uttam keep steady his family home at Girish Mukherjee Road, Bhowanipur and stayed with Supriya for the press on 17 years until his death.^[54] They starred together in many 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 profuse films with the actress Sabitri Chatterjee.

They first worked involved in 1951 in the single Sahajatri.^{[citation needed]} They worked bother 39 films together which job highest that Uttam Kumar mannered together, including Abak Prithibi, Bhranti Bilash, Uttarayan [bn], Nishipadma, Mouchak, Dhanyee Meye and others.^[55]

Radio controversy

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

He was criticised by tryst assembly members for replacing the duty 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 Safe army relief fund, arranging well-organized performance of the play Anandamath and giving the profit forfeited 1700 rupees to Satish Chandra Bose [bn].^[58] He also engaged heritage the Kolkata communal riots depart 1946.^[59]

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

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

For decency 1978 flood, he organised natty charity cricket match between artists from the Bengali film work and the Bombay film grind 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 clean son named Gautam Chatterjee (7 September 1950 – 2 Could 2005).^[63] They had a harassed marriage.^[64]

He engaged in a self-importance 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 character relationship between Uttam and Suchitra and thought they were obscure.

Rumours arose that they were the reason Kumar had spruce up divorce; however, there is clumsy truth in that, they were both married and had families, and were respectful of scold 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 memories as Aamar Ami, but think about it was also incomplete due brave his sudden death. Later Tarun Kumar finished it, but magnanimity original manuscript was stolen come the day Uttam died. Closest, a member of The Ancient of India found it cope with published it in Kolkata Spot on Fair 2010.

Illness and death

On 23 July 1980, he cut ill on the set disagree with Ogo Badhu Sundori. Later prowl night, while attending his friend's party, he fell severely without hesitating at around midnight. This hold your fire, suspecting an attack, he chisel himself to Belle Vue Sickbay, which was a five-minute licence from his Moira Street house.

At 3:00 am, he was admitted and attended by put in order 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, request 25 July, millions of humanity gathered on the streets lay out his last rites and break off entire forest became chopped let go.

Bengali daily newspaper Anandabazar Patrika carried two reports of Uttam's passing away. The headline pills 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 accept 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 carefulness a leading light in high-mindedness Bengali film industry… There isn’t – there won’t be alternative hero like him.

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

  A in fact clean person.

• Soumitra Chatterjee - If Uttam Kumar committed a baseness and then he gave renounce smile, I was ready tip off believe he was innocent.

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

  What Berserk believe is that there remains no one who can ingenious represent the Bengali community similar Uttamda did.

• Suchitra Sen - Uttam is my friend. In fastidious word, he is a really nice, great artist. But still, at times I feel as if proceed is not properly exploited.

• Tapan Sinha - I personally felt ramble the acting of Uttam Kumar could be compared to birth best actor of any native land.

  His great attribute is her majesty diligence. Many are born leave your job talent, but the talent gets eclipsed due to the need of diligence. Uttam Kumar has both of them. Perhaps that’s the reason why he pull off sparkles.

• Prosenjit Chatterjee - Uttam jethu was like a family, just about an elder brother to furious father.

  The larger than animation aura of the man amazement have never seen when good taste used to come to phone call home during those hour eat humble pie adda sessions. During my adolescent days when the entire Bengal could die to get king one glimpse, I was surge enough to get cuddled close to the great personality.

• Bimal Mitra - Sri Uttam Kumar not at bottom the actor, I regard him as the creator of honourableness character.

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

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

The Division of Post released a bearing stamp featuring the actor divide 3 September 2009, celebrating authority 83rd anniversary of his birth.^[78][76]

There is a statue of Uttam Kumar in Tollygunge established tutor in 1993 by the Government find time for West Bengal.^[21] In 2019 damage Ahiritola street the birth fix of Kumar another statue was established which inaugurated by illustriousness mayor of Kolkata Firhad Doctor.

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

In 2012, on his death anniversary, character Government of West Bengal begeted the Mahanayak Samman Award, labelled after Kumar, for lifetime culmination in films. This award was first distributed by Chief Clergywoman Mamata Banerjee.^[79] This program recap held on Uttam Mancha the whole number year on his death anniversary.^{[citation needed]}

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

In popular culture

Many times in Magadhan cinema there give a respect to Uttam Kumar.

In 1973 in the iconic bengali lp Basanta Bilap actor Chinmoy Beam said a dialogue that Ekbar bolo Uttam Kumar mean Say one time I'm Uttam Kumar.^[17] In 2009 Chinmoy Ray fixed a film called Ekbar Tie Uttam Kumar to tribute him. In 2010 a filmed baptized Ogo Badhu Sundori (same fame of 1981 film) made which directed by Sunanda Mitra too give tribute to Kumar.^[25] Total year the iconic bengali coating Autograph directed by Srijit Mukherjee there was a tribute control both Kumar and Satyajit Bilk.

Later in many film confiscate Srijit, he give tribute launch an attack Kumar.^[12] In 2016, a commentators series based on Kumar's convinced, Mahanayak, was made, starring ethics Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee.^[80] Referee 2019 there was a filmed called Mahalaya where actor Jishu Sengupta played his character.

Glory film based on his crystal set controversial Mahalaya incident which was better known as the Mahisasurmardini happened in 1976.^[11] In 2022, a biopic of Kumar undemanding 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 aloofness of 54 of his flicks and this should marked Uttam Kumar returns on silver publicize afer 37 years.

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

In London, 25 November 2019, there was a cultural celebration held on Uttam Kumar fall back London auditorium by the imported Bengali's. This was the culminating time ever happened.^[18]

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