Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Uttam Kumar Centenary Exhibition Revisits His Extraordinary Career
A special exhibition about actor Uttam Kumar is being held in Kolkata.
It celebrates his centenary and the many things he did in films.
Visitors can see photographs, posters, statistics and information about his movies.
The show also includes some objects that belonged to him, such as a suit and a cup and saucer.
Curator Trinankur Banerjee explains how Uttam’s work changed across different decades.
Uttam acted, directed, produced, composed music and sang in films.
The exhibition also compares his large number of film releases with other famous actors.
It will remain open until October 11.
A month-long exhibition on Uttam Kumar is underway at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity.
Curated by Trinankur Banerjee, the show examines the actor’s career decade by decade.
The exhibition includes photographs, film statistics, graphical displays, filmography, posters and autographs.
Objects on display include Uttam Kumar’s suit, cup and saucer, chair and telephone set.
The exhibition continues until October 11, with additional events planned during its final four days.
- Who
- The exhibition features actor Uttam Kumar and is curated by Trinankur Banerjee, with contributions from collectors and Uttam Kumar’s family.
- What
- A month-long exhibition titled “Guru: A Centenary Exhibition” is presenting Uttam Kumar’s career, work and personal memorabilia.
- When
- The exhibition is underway and continues until October 11; it is open from 11am to 7pm.
- Where
- Kolkata Centre for Creativity in Kolkata.
- Why
- To continue celebrating Uttam Kumar’s legacy and revisit his extensive body of work and different facets of his life and career.
- Exhibition
- Guru: A Centenary Exhibition
- Venue
- Kolkata Centre for Creativity
- Curator
- Trinankur Banerjee
- Closing date
- October 11
- Opening hours
- 11am to 7pm
- Collections represented
- Objects from eight collectors in the Kolkata Kathokatha collective, along with items loaned by Uttam Kumar’s family
- Additional programming
- Several events are planned during the final four days