PM Modi Pays Tribute to Uttam Kumar
Prime Minister honours legendary Bengali actor on his birth centenary, recalls his timeless performances
- PM Modi paid tribute to Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary.
- He called the legendary actor a timeless icon connecting generations.
- Modi shared his earlier remarks on Uttam Kumar from Mann Ki Baat.
- The Prime Minister posted the tribute in both English and Bengali.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 3rd Sept: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to legendary Bengali actor Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary, remembering him as an iconic artiste whose timeless performances continue to connect with audiences across generations.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister described Uttam Kumar as a “legend” and said his enduring performances continue to resonate with people even decades after his passing.
“Mahanayak Uttam Kumar… a legend whose timeless performances connect with people across generations. Tributes on his birth centenary,” Modi said.
The Prime Minister also shared excerpts from his remarks on Uttam Kumar during the recent episode of Mann Ki Baat, highlighting the actor’s lasting contribution to Indian cinema.
Modi shared his tribute in both English and Bengali, reflecting Uttam Kumar’s deep cultural connection with Bengal and his enduring place in India’s cinematic heritage.
Uttam Kumar, widely regarded as one of the greatest stars of Bengali cinema, enjoyed a celebrated career spanning several decades. His work, particularly his collaborations with leading Bengali actresses and filmmakers, helped shape the golden era of Bengali cinema and earned him the enduring title of Mahanayak.
The birth centenary celebrations have renewed attention on the actor’s remarkable cinematic legacy and his continuing influence on generations of audiences.
