Exhibitions remember Uttam Kumar on his 99th birth anniv

When Uttam Kumar smiled, the audience smiled with him. When he romanced Suchitra Sen in classics like 'Saptapadi' and 'Harano Sur', love itself seemed to fill the air. And when he passed away, Bengal wept.

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

KOLKATA:

Over the years, many of his films have been remade and countless actors, knowingly or unknowingly, have copied his style. But Bengal's love for its 'Mahanayak hasn't changed one bit. So, on his 99th birth anniversary, Kolkata lit up with exhibitions, music shows and tributes to celebrate his timeless legacy.

At Nehru Children's Museum, an exhibition on his life is on till September 7, showcasing iconic film posters from 'Sagarika', 'Indrani' and Ogo Bodhu Sundari, along with props like the landline telephone he used on screen.