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West Bengal CM Hails Modi’s Uttam Kumar Tribute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Bengali film star Uttam Kumar on his radio program, Mann Ki Baat.
He did this before Uttam Kumar’s 100th birth anniversary on September 3.
West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari praised the tribute.
He said people across West Bengal should feel proud.
Uttam Kumar was famous for his acting in Bengali and Indian cinema.
Adhikari said the actor’s performances still inspire filmmakers and movie fans.
He also thanked Modi for remembering Uttam Kumar across India.
The tribute was presented as a celebration of the actor’s lasting cultural legacy.
Suvendu Adhikari praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for honoring Uttam Kumar on Mann Ki Baat.
Modi’s tribute came ahead of Uttam Kumar’s 100th birth centenary on September 3.
Adhikari called the tribute a matter of immense pride for West Bengal.
He highlighted Uttam Kumar’s lasting influence on Bengali cinema and generations of artists.
Adhikari thanked Modi for celebrating the actor’s legacy on a national platform.
- Who
- West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tribute to Bengali actor Uttam Kumar.
- What
- Modi honored Uttam Kumar during his monthly radio program, Mann Ki Baat.
- Where
- The tribute was delivered through Mann Ki Baat; Adhikari said he listened from his office in West Bengal.
- When
- The tribute was reported on Sunday, ahead of Uttam Kumar’s 100th birth centenary on September 3.
- Why
- To recognize Uttam Kumar’s contribution to Bengali and Indian cinema ahead of his birth centenary.
Key facts
- Honored figure
- Legendary Bengali film actor Uttam Kumar
- Tribute speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Program
- Mann Ki Baat
- Birth centenary
- September 3
- Reaction
- Suvendu Adhikari called the tribute a matter of immense pride for West Bengal
- Legacy
- Uttam Kumar’s performances were described as influential to Bengali cinema and later generations of storytellers
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
Chief Minister of West Bengal who praised Modi’s tribute to Uttam Kumar
“Today, I had the privilege of tuning into the latest edition of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodiJi’s #MannKiBaat from my office. It was deeply heartening and a matter of immense pride for all of West Bengal to hear our Hon’ble Prime Minister pay a glowing tribute to the Mahanayak of Indian and Bengali Cinema, the legendary Uttam Kumar, on the landmark occasion of his 100th Birth Centenary which will be celebrated on 3rd September.”
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“PM Modi Ji beautifully highlighted the unmatched cinematic genius, charisma and indelible artistic legacy of Uttam Kumar, whose timeless performances continue to define the cultural soul of Bengali Cinema and inspire generations of storytellers and film lovers across the world.”
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