Uttam Kumar

Uttam Kumar
Uttam Kumar
Born	Arun Kumar Chatterjee 3 September 1924 Ahiritola, Calcutta, West Bengal
Died	24 July 1980 (aged 53) Tollygunge, Calcutta, West Bengal
Occupation	Actor Producer Director, Music Director,Playback Singer
Years active	1948–1980
Height	5'11"
Spouse	Gauri Chatterjee
Children	Gautam Chatterjee

Filmography

Main article: Uttam Kumar filmography

Late journalist Rintu Mukherjee, in his Khanojonma Uttam, explained the incredible bankability of this star. From 1947 to 1980, both in Bengali and Hindi, Uttam Kumar acted in 202 films. Among them 39 were blockbusters, 57 were superhits, 57 made profits above the average and the rest flopped.

Awards

• B.F.J.A Best Actor Award for Hrod (1955)
• Recognition from the Government of India for Harano Sur (1957)
• B.F.J.A Best Actor award for Saptapadi (1961). Uttam Kumar received the award from the legendary film-maker Debaki Bose.
• B.F.J.A Best Actor award for Nayak (1966). Attended the Berlin Film Festival as a distinguished guest.
• The very first recipient of the National Film Awards in the Best Actor category for both Chiriyakhana and Antony Firingee (1967).
• B.F.J.A Best Actor award for Grihadha (1967).
• B.F.J.A Best Actor award for Ekhane Pinjar (1971).
• Best Actor award from 'Prosad' magazine for Stri (1973). He received the award from Kanan Devi.
• B.F.J.A Best Actor award for Amanush (1974).
• Best Actor Filmfare Award Nomination for Amanush (1975).
• He received the Best Actor award for the same film from the Government of West Bengal on January 26, 1975. The price was worth 5000 rupees.
• B.F.J.A Best Actor award for Bahnisikha (1976).
• Best Actor award both from the Prosad magazine and Sanonskritik Sanbadik Sanostha for Anand Ashram (1977).