Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Khola Haowa Celebrates Uttam Kumar’s Birth Centenary
A group called Khola Haowa put on a special show to remember a famous Indian actor named Uttam Kumar.
The music was chosen by a tabla player named Pandit Subhen Chatterjee, who also taught the singers.
They sang songs from old movies like Saptapadi and Deya Neya, and showed clips from those films.
Two hosts, Anirban Purakayastha and Sutapa Chatterjee, told stories about Uttam Kumar’s life.
The whole event was about remembering how great Uttam Kumar was and sharing his music with people of all ages.
Khola Haowa, formed by Pandit Subhen Chatterjee, performed a tribute to Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary.
The setlist included songs from classic films such as Saptapadi, Antony Firingee, Amanush, and Deya Neya, with film clips.
Hosts Anirban Purakayastha and Sutapa Chatterjee shared anecdotes about Uttam Kumar’s life and career.
The program featured duet performances and songs with female leads who starred alongside Uttam Kumar.
The event celebrated Uttam Kumar’s legacy, blending music, nostalgia, and storytelling for audiences across generations.
- Who
- Uttam Kumar, Khola Haowa, Pandit Subhen Chatterjee, Anirban Purakayastha, Sutapa Chatterjee
- What
- Musical tribute performance celebrating Uttam Kumar’s birth centenary
- When
- During Uttam Kumar’s birth centenary celebrations
- Where
- India (venue not specified)
- Why
- To honor Uttam Kumar’s legacy and bring his timeless songs to new generations
- Event
- Uttam Kumar birth centenary tribute
- Organiser
- Khola Haowa
- Performer
- Pandit Subhen Chatterjee
- Hosts
- Anirban Purakayastha, Sutapa Chatterjee
- Featured films
- Saptapadi, Antony Firingee, Amanush, Deya Neya