Archive · 30 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- The tribute was reported on Sunday, ahead of Uttam Kumar’s 100th birth centenary on September 3.
- Where
- The tribute was delivered through Mann Ki Baat; Adhikari said he listened from his office in West Bengal.
- Why
- To recognize Uttam Kumar’s contribution to Bengali and Indian cinema ahead of his birth centenary.
- 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