Uttam Kumar Birth Centenary: Kolkata Remembers Mahanayak

Kolkata celebrated Uttam Kumar’s 100th birth anniversary with tributes, illuminated landmarks, posters and grand cut-outs across the city

The Uttam Kumar Birth Centenary saw the entire city of Kolkata pay tribute to the most loved actors of Bengali cinema. In Thursday’s events, Kolkata honored the legendary actor through decoration of landmarks, huge cut-outs, posters, and lighting of places connected to his life and achievements. In Tollygunge, Bhowanipore, and Ahiritola, Kolkata honored the actor whose name is forever connected to the golden age of Bengali cinema. One hundred years since his birth, Uttam Kumar still maintains an extremely strong association with the cultural identity of West Bengal. The events at the Uttam Kumar Birth Centenary were a clear demonstration of the immense love for the actor by several generations of fans.

Cut-out of Giant Uttam Kumar Draws Attention

Another major attraction was the large cut-out of Uttam Kumar displayed at Bijoli Cinema, Bhowanipore. The huge cut-out, which stood almost 20 feet tall, became a remarkable tribute to the actor and also succeeded in drawing people's attention who passed by there. The event is part of the larger celebrations being held for the 100th birth anniversary of the actor. Throughout the city of Kolkata, photographs, posters and pictures of Uttam Kumar could be seen at various landmarks. For many citizens of Kolkata, these tributes were a way of reliving the memory of the actor and his contribution to the world of cinema.

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Tribute at Tollygunge

Yet another significant venue for the Uttam Kumar Birth Centenary celebrations was Tollygunge. The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari paid a tribute to the legend at Tollygunge and also said that the State will commemorate the birth centenary of the actor by holding events throughout the year. It is anticipated that these celebrations will give people an occasion to relive the contribution of Uttam Kumar to the cinema world.

Family House in Bhowanipore Lit Up

The family home of Uttam Kumar in Bhowanipore was another crucial site for the centenary celebrations. It was recalled as a landmark in the life of the actor along with his association with the city of Kolkata. Many celebrities of the Bengali film industry paid a visit to the property as a gesture of tribute. Amongst them were actors like Rituparna Sengupta and Prosenjit Chatterjee. It reflected the lasting legacy that Uttam Kumar has left behind on successive generations of Bengali actors and filmmakers. Rituporna Sengupta too commemorated the occasion in her own special way. She attended the ceremony dressed in a sari designed specially with a border of film reel depicting the famous pairing of Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen.

Uttam Kumar Birthplace in Ahiritola Decorated Too

Celebrations to mark the Uttam Kumar Birth Centenary continued at number 51 of Ahiritola Street in north Kolkata, where the actor was born. The building was lit up and decorated with poster and pictures of Uttam Kumar. Here, fans had yet another place from where they could associate themselves with the life of an actor who would later turn out to be one of the greatest actors of Bengali cinema. The decorations made the birthplace a visual representation of his journey from Kolkata to the Mahanayak of Bengali cinema.

Enduring Legacy of Uttam Kumar

The actor Uttam Kumar is known for occupying a distinct space in the history of Indian cinema. In fact, he is known for defining a certain era of Bengali films through his on-screen presence, style of acting and collaborations. In fact, his collaborations with Suchitra Sen have gone down in history as being among the greatest onscreen duos in Indian cinema and both of them have worked together in many films. However, his contributions are not confined to films alone. Rather, for generations of audiences, the actor has been associated with a certain time period of Bengali culture and films. Thus, the Birth Centenary of Uttam Kumar has transcended the significance of the occasion itself to become a celebration of an actor who still holds influence despite the passage of decades since his death. Through lighting of landmarks related to his life and celebrating his legacy throughout the year, the Mahanayak finds himself back in center stage in the cultural life of the city.