Archive · 3 Sep 2026
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Bengali Film Icon Uttam Kumar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Bengali film star Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary.
He said Uttam Kumar’s acting still connects with people of different ages.
Modi called him a versatile actor who was loved by many people.
He also praised the actor’s hard work and generosity.
Modi said Uttam Kumar worked carefully to make his characters feel real.
He recalled that filmmaker Satyajit Ray may have created the film Nayak with Uttam Kumar in mind.
Modi said Uttam Kumar did not give up when his first films were unsuccessful.
He also remembered seeing Uttam Kumar’s house during a Kolkata roadshow.
Modi said the actor would always remain in people’s hearts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary.
Modi described the Bengali actor’s performances as timeless and influential across generations.
He recalled Uttam Kumar’s versatility, emotional depth, dignity, hard work and philanthropy.
Modi said Satyajit Ray wrote Nayak with Uttam Kumar in mind.
The prime minister also highlighted Uttam Kumar’s persistence despite early films performing poorly.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bengali film icon Uttam Kumar.
- What
- Modi commemorated Uttam Kumar’s birth centenary and praised his acting, perseverance and philanthropy.
- When
- The tribute was issued on September 3; Modi also referred to his August 30 Mann Ki Baat address.
- Where
- The tribute was shared in a post on X; Modi also recalled passing Uttam Kumar’s house in Kolkata.
- Why
- Modi said Uttam Kumar’s timeless performances continue to connect with audiences across generations.
- Actor commemorated
- Uttam Kumar, a Bengali film legend
- Birth date
- September 3, 1926
- Original name
- Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay
- Date of death
- July 24, 1980
- Film mentioned
- Nayak, also known as The Hero
- Filmmaker mentioned
- Satyajit Ray
- Tribute platform
- A post on X, alongside an excerpt from Modi’s Mann Ki Baat address