New Delhi, Sept. 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary Bengali actor Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary.
The Prime Minister described Uttam Kumar as a legend whose timeless performances continue to connect with audiences across generations.
Modi also shared his remarks about the iconic actor from a recent episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat.
PM Modi Recalls Uttam Kumar’s Lasting Legacy
In a post on X, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Uttam Kumar and highlighted his lasting appeal among generations of audiences.
Mahanayak Uttam Kumar…a legend whose timeless performances connect with people across generations.
Tributes on his birth centenary.
Also sharing what I spoke about him during #MannKiBaat last Sunday.
মহানায়ক উত্তম কুমার… এক কিংবদন্তি যাঁর কালজয়ী পরিবেশনা প্রজন্মান্তরের… pic.twitter.com/GQLr48AO7o
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 3, 2026
Modi also shared excerpts from his remarks about the actor during the previous Sunday’s Mann Ki Baat broadcast.
Uttam Kumar remains one of the most celebrated figures in Indian cinema, particularly for his contribution to Bengali films. His birth centenary has prompted tributes recognising his enduring legacy.
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