Uttam Kumar (born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay; 3 September 1926 – 24 July 1980), widely known as Mahanayak (lit. 'Great Hero'), [1] was an Indian film actor, producer, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback singer who predominantly worked in Bengali cinema. [2] .

Aug 29, 2018 · “I have watched so many dhuti, kurta-clad Bengalees both on-screen and in reality. But Uttam Kumar as the Bangali Babu is unique. What I believe is that there is no one who can ever represent the Bengali community like Uttamda did.”

Suchitra Sen, whether she played the rich spoilt brat or the demure college girl, was always seen in cotton saris and Uttam Kumar in his immaculate dhuti-panjabi (dhoti-kurta).

Oct 21, 2023 · The appeal of dhuti-punjabi is eternal. From Uttam Kumar and Soumitra Chattopadhyay to Prosenjit, Tollywood stalwarts have often banked on the traditional Bengali attire and have looked their dapper best.

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Apr 24, 2018 · Celebrating the 89th birth anniversary of Uttam Kumar in 2009, the Department of Posts released a series of new postal stamps featuring the actor on them along with a brochure that had a note “Uttam Kumar – The Legend of Indian Cinema”. The Government of India” introduced “Uttam” award for Best acting in 2015. The personal angle –

Apr 3, 2015 · At least two of Byomkesh's fellow sleuths - Satyajit Ray's Feluda and Shirshendu Mukherjee's Shabor Dasgupta - have been adapted for Bengali film or TV. Just as there have been several Byomkeshs...

May 2, 2015 · Barua created a distinct screen icon of ‘masculinity’ elaborated on his own terms. Uttam Kumar redefined the concept of masculinity that, placed in perspective, merges into the Bengali Bhadralok identity that found favour with his audience – …

Sep 3, 2018 · ‘Memsaheb’ (1972) is touted to be Uttam Kumar-Aparna Sen jodi’s one of the best films. The charismatic pair first appeared in ‘Aparichita’ (1969) directed by Salil Dutta.

Sep 3, 2020 · Uttam Kumar, born as Arun Chatterjee at his maternal home in Ahiritola had a deep bond with his mother Chapala Devi. Almost everyday before going to a shooting, Uttam Kumar never forgot to touch the feet of his mother, take her blessings and then leave for the set.