West Bengal Plans Year-Long Events for Uttam Kumar's Birth Centenary
· Entertainment · Telegraph India, Indian Express, The Hindu
The West Bengal government announced a series of year-long events to celebrate the birth centenary of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar. Cultural programmes, film retrospectives, and public tributes are planned across Kolkata and other districts. The initiative aims to honour the cinematic legacy of the actor, often referred to as the Mahanayak of Bengali cinema. State ministers and cultural bodies will oversee the implementation of the scheduled events.
Why it matters
The celebrations mark a major cultural milestone for West Bengal, commemorating an iconic figure who shaped the identity of Bengali cinema.
Read the original report — Telegraph India
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