'Oti Uttam' casts Anindya Sengupta, Roshni Bhattacharya, and Gourab Chatterjee, apart from the AI-generated images of Uttam Kumar from existing footage of his films, conversing with other characters.

Mahanayak Uttam Kumar—a name fitting for the charisma, persona, and relatability of Bengali cinema’s top star—has always been perplexing for film critics, filmmakers, and audiences alike.

Decades have passed since his era, but Mahanayak Uttam Kumar continues to live in our hearts through his timeless contributions to Bengali cinema. As a tribute to the matinee idol of Bengal on his ...

The festival, organised by the Hyderabad Bengali Samiti, precedes Kumar's centenary birth year. This tribute is the backdrop for the seventh edition of TBFF.

Being an ordinary clerk in the Calcutta Port Commission, Uttam Kumar’s early efforts on screen fell into such bad weather that he seriously thought of packing-up and returning to his 9-to-5 ...

Born as Arun Kumar Chatterjee on September 3, 1926, in Kolkata, Uttam Kumar made his debut in Nitin Bose ’s ‘Dristidan’, way back in 1948. It enjoyed a moderate success.

Uttam Kumar, the legendary Mahanayak (superhero) who defined Bengali cinema for over three decades, captivated audiences with his oozing silver screen persona. Beyond the glamour and charisma he ...

On his death anniversary, remembering Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, who arrived at an uncertain, in-between time of grief and uprootedness in post-Partition Bengal, not just as a romantic lead but as the ...

It’s hard to find a Bengali who isn't captivated by the charm of this romantic hero. Mahanayak Uttam Kumar's unforgettable performances will be remembered in a panel discussion titled ‘Adare Samadere ...