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Author: EDITIED BY JYOTIRMOY BHATTACHRYA & CHANDRANATH CHATTOPADHAY
ISBN: 9788199697287
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Publication Date: 2026
Country of Origin: INDIA
Reading Age: 15+
Category: Books
Pages: 168
Weight: 592 gm
Binding: Hardcover
Dimension: 7 x 9.5 Inches
Availability: India
Uttam Kumar is an enduring icon of Bengali cinema, a figure surrounded by
countless myths, stories, and memories. Decades after his passing, he
continues to resonate powerfully in the collective sentiment and imagination
of Bengalis. As we mark the centenary of his birth, let us look beyond the
legend to rediscover Uttam Kumar as a person. Through intimate
conversations with respected contemporaries who knew him well and
witnessed his life off-screen, this book reveals the man behind the hero: his
habits, vulnerabilities, beliefs, and quiet dignity away from the limelight. More
than just a biography, this volume serves as a living document of an era,
capturing the cultural, emotional, and cinematic landscape that shaped both
Uttam Kumar and the time he represented. This is not simply a book; it is a
tribute, a remembrance, and a heartfelt homage to a man who was, and
continues to be, a hero.