Ziaul Faruq Apurba has responded with great respect and humility after Jhimli Banerjee, niece of legendary actor Uttam Kumar and daughter of veteran actor Tarun Kumar, referred to him as the “Uttam Kumar of Bangladesh”.

For veteran actress Suchanda, Uttam Kumar was never simply a celebrated screen idol. He was the hero she eagerly waited to see on the big screen, the actor whose films she followed with the excitement of a devoted fan, and the star whose voice, mannerisms and personality stayed with her long after the lights came up in the cinema hall.

Mahanayak Uttam Kumar remains one of the most popular and beloved heroes in Bengali cinema. With his ever-smiling face and charismatic screen presence, he continues to hold a special place in the hearts of generations.

On the 44th anniversary of Uttam Kumar's demise, veteran actress Madhabi Mukherjee, who worked with him in six films, shared her memories of the icon. Speaking to Kolkata's Bengali daily Anandabazar, Madhabi highlighted why Uttam Kumar became timeless, unlike other famous actors of his era such as Chhabi Biswas and Shishir Kumar Bhadhuri.

Recently, news emerged about filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's latest project, which involves featuring the legendary actor Uttam Kumar, 44 years after his demise. This remarkable revelation has stirred considerable buzz within the industry. On Friday (March 1), a glimpse of the film was unveiled.

But what lay beneath the surface of this iconic figure when he shed his charismatic facade and stripped away the fluid mask that conveyed a myriad of emotions and moods? Did he, like us ordinary folks, grapple with emotional turmoil?

On the occasion of the 43rd death anniversary of 'Mohanayak' Uttam Kumar, renowned director Srijit Mukheji released the trailer preview of his much-anticipated film, "Oti Uttam". 

Uttam Kumar passed away on July 24, 1980 at the age of 53 due to a heart attack. Yet, his fans kept him alive through his works.

It's been 35 years since Uttam Kumar breathed his last (he passed away on July 24, 1980), but his films continue to rule the hearts of millions.

"It is the demise of a leading light of the Bengali film industry…There won't be another hero like him." - Satyajit Ray, after Uttam Kumar's death