PM Modi Pays Tribute to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on Birth Centenary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary, remembering the iconic performer whose timeless work continues to connect with audiences across generations.
Mahanayak Uttam Kumar...a legend whose timeless performances connect with people across generations.
โ Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 3, 2026
Tributes on his birth centenary.
Also sharing what I spoke about him during #MannKiBaat last Sunday.
เฆฎเฆนเฆพเฆจเฆพเฆฏเฆผเฆ เฆเฆคเงเฆคเฆฎ เฆเงเฆฎเฆพเฆฐ... เฆเฆ เฆเฆฟเฆเฆฌเฆฆเฆจเงเฆคเฆฟ เฆฏเฆพเฆเฆฐ เฆเฆพเฆฒเฆเฆฏเฆผเง เฆชเฆฐเฆฟเฆฌเงเฆถเฆจเฆพ เฆชเงเฆฐเฆเฆจเงเฆฎเฆพเฆจเงเฆคเฆฐเงเฆฐโฆ pic.twitter.com/GQLr48AO7o
Sharing a post on social media, PM Modi described Uttam Kumar as a legend and recalled his enduring contribution to Indian cinema.
The Prime Minister also shared excerpts from his remarks on Uttam Kumar during the recent episode of Mann Ki Baat, highlighting the actorโs remarkable legacy and lasting popularity.
Uttam Kumar, widely revered as Mahanayak, remains one of the most influential figures in Bengali cinema. His memorable performances and screen presence have continued to inspire audiences and generations of artists.
On the occasion of his birth centenary, the tribute from PM Modi celebrates the enduring legacy of an actor whose contribution to Indian cinema remains deeply cherished.
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