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Uttam Kumar | |
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.png) Kumar in 1958 | |
| Born | Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay 3 September 1926 |
| Died | 24 July 1980 (aged 53) Bhowanipur, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Mahanayak |
| Alma mater | Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 1948–1980 |
| Works | Filmography |
| Spouse(s) |
Gauri Chatterjee
(m. 1948–1963) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives |
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| Awards | Full list |
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] His career spanned three decades, from the late 1940s until his death in 1980.[3] Kumar is regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema and also the most popular and successful film star in Bengal.[4]
He appeared in over 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 Raja, Ogo Bodhu Shundori.[5][1] He produced seven films, and he directed the films Sudhu Ekti Bochor, Bon Palashir Padabali, and Kalankini Kankabati. He also composed music for several of his films.
Kumar was one of the most successful and influential actors in Bengali cinema history.[6][7] He was the first recipient of the National Film Award for Best Actor for his work in Antony Firingee (1967), and Chiriyakhana (1967).[8][9] His other awards include the BFJA Best Actor Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He is the namesake of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station in Tollygunge and the Mahanayak Samman Award given by the Government of West Bengal.
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- ^ "Once Upon a Cinema: Uttam Kumar's Last Bow-Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ Nag, Kushali (20 July 2008). "Living with Uttam Kumar". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 1 August 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
- ^ "ইন্দিরা সিনেমায় সত্যজিতের ভাবনায় তৈরি করা হয় 'নায়ক' ছবির ব্যানার | TheWall". 6 May 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ মণ্ডল, পুলক. "ওই চাহনি, ওই হাসি এবং উত্তমকুমার". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ Dasgupta, Priyanka (24 July 2010), "Star struck for Uttam?", The Times of India, archived from the original on 11 August 2011, retrieved 15 August 2010
- ^ "Actor Uttam Kumar's biography to hit stands next month". The Indian Express. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2022.