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PM Modi Honors Uttam Kumar’s Centenary With Silver Coin
Uttam Kumar was a very famous Bengali film actor.
People called him the “Mahanayak,” which means a great leading actor.
He was born 100 years ago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a special video remembering him.
The video showed pictures and clips from Uttam Kumar’s films.
The Indian government will also make a special ₹100 coin in his honor.
The coin will be made mostly from pure silver.
Uttam Kumar’s movies are still remembered by many people today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video tribute to Bengali cinema legend Uttam Kumar on his 100th birth anniversary.
The reel featured photographs and film clips from Uttam Kumar’s career, with a voiceover by Modi.
The Centre will issue a commemorative ₹100 coin marking Uttam Kumar’s birth centenary.
The coin will contain 99.9 percent pure silver, measure 44 millimetres in diameter, and commemorate the “centenary celebration of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar.”
Uttam Kumar, born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay, appeared in more than 200 films and died in 1980 at age 53.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India commemorated Bengali actor Uttam Kumar.
- What
- Modi shared a tribute video, and the government announced a special ₹100 silver coin for Uttam Kumar’s birth centenary.
- Where
- The tribute concerned Uttam Kumar’s legacy in Bengali cinema and was shared on Instagram.
- When
- The tribute marked Uttam Kumar’s 100th birth anniversary, September 3; the notification was dated September 3.
- Why
- The tribute and coin were intended to honor Uttam Kumar’s contribution to Bengali cinema and enduring popularity.
Key facts
- Honored figure
- Uttam Kumar, also known as the “Mahanayak”
- Birth name
- Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay
- Birth date
- September 3, 1926
- Film career
- More than 200 films
- Commemorative coin
- ₹100 coin made of 99.9 percent pure silver
- Coin dimensions
- 44 millimetres in diameter
- Date of death
- July 24, 1980, at age 53
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India who shared the tribute on Instagram
“In the pre-Instagram times, a Bengali actor held sway over people’s minds. Today is his 100th birth anniversary. My tribute to Mahanayak!”
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