Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Centre to Issue Silver Coin Marking Uttam Kumar Birth Centenary
The Indian government plans to make a special Rs 100 coin for actor Uttam Kumar.
The coin will celebrate 100 years since his birth.
Uttam Kumar was born on September 3, 1926.
His original name was Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay.
He was called the ‘Mahanayak’, meaning ‘great hero’.
He acted in more than 200 films, mostly in Bengali cinema.
He was also famous for working with actress Suchitra Sen.
Bengal will hold celebrations for him throughout the centenary year.
The Centre will issue a Rs 100 commemorative coin for Uttam Kumar’s birth centenary.
The coin will contain 99.9 per cent pure silver and measure 44mm in diameter.
Uttam Kumar, born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay, was born on September 3, 1926.
Known as the ‘Mahanayak’, he appeared in more than 200 films over several decades.
Bengal is preparing a year-long celebration of Uttam Kumar’s birth centenary.
- Who
- The Centre and the Department of Economic Affairs announced the coin to honor Uttam Kumar, the Bengali film actor.
- What
- A Rs 100 commemorative coin made of 99.9 per cent pure silver will be issued for Uttam Kumar’s birth centenary.
- When
- The announcement was made in a notification dated September 3; Uttam Kumar was born on September 3, 1926.
- Where
- The coin is being issued in India, as Bengal prepares centenary celebrations.
- Why
- The coin will mark the birth centenary of Uttam Kumar, a major figure in Bengali cinema.
- Coin value
- Rs 100
- Material
- 99.9 per cent pure silver
- Diameter
- 44mm
- Birth date
- September 3, 1926
- Birth name
- Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay
- Film career
- More than 200 films
- Centenary celebrations
- A year-long celebration is planned in Bengal