Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay (3 September 1926 – 24 July 1980), known professionally as Uttam Kumar (Bengali pronunciation: [ut̪ːɔm kumar]), [1] was an Indian actor, director, producer, …

The legendary Bengali Actor of Calcutta, Uttam Kumar (Guru, Mahanayak as fans say), widely regarded as one of the Greatest actors ever in India, was an Indian film actor, director, …

Sep 3, 2024 · Uttam Kumar, often referred to as the “Mahanayak” or “Great Hero” of Bengali cinema, is celebrated for his talent and charismatic screen presence. His career spanned over …

Uttam Kumar (born Arun Kumar Chatterjee) was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Bengali cinema.Kumar is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of …

Jul 24, 2025 · On his 45th death anniversary, remembering Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, who arrived at an uncertain, in-between time of grief and uprootedness in post-Partition Bengal, not …

Jul 24, 2025 · One of his most famous film, Nayak, directed by Satyajit Ray, depicts Uttam Kumar playing a celebrated actor who meets a journalist on a train journey and ends up revealing the …

Jul 24, 2024 · Born Arun Kumar Chatterjee on September 3, 1926, in Kolkata, Uttam Kumar transcended the realms of stardom to become an icon synonymous with grace, charisma, and …

Jun 20, 2025 · Get the latest on Uttam Kumar’s movies, news, biography, photos, and videos. Explore breaking stories, top headlines, and exclusive updates on The Indian Express.

Uttam Kumar debuted as Arun Kumar Chatterjee, in the 1948 film Drishtidaan directed by Nitin Bose. The film was unsuccessful. The next year he appeared as a leading hero Uttam …

Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay (3 September 1926 – 24 July 1980), known professionally as Uttam Kumar (Bengali pronunciation: [ut̪ːɔm kumar]), [1] was an Indian actor, director, producer, …