Uttam Kumar was born on 3 September 1926.
He adopted the stage name Uttam Kumar and became a major star in Bengali cinema.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a tribute on the social media platform X.
Modi recalled hearing Uttam Kumar described by filmmaker Satyajit Ray as having great emotional depth and dignity.
Uttam Kumar’s life is presented as an example of dedication and never giving up.
Born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay in 1926, Uttam Kumar became known as ‘Mahanayak’ for his versatile roles and deep emotional range.
Modi highlighted Uttam Kumar’s perseverance, noting that early setbacks did not stop him from achieving great success and becoming a cultural icon.
The tribute also mentioned Uttam Kumar’s philanthropy and lasting impact on Indian cinema.
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