Old bangla movie songs uttam kumar biography

Indian actor, director and producer (1926–1980)

Uttam Kumar (born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay; 3 September 1926 – 24 July 1980), widely known as Mahanayak (lit. 'Great Hero'),^[1] was an Indian film actor, producer, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback singer who predominantly worked in Bengali cinema.^[2] His career spanned three decades, from the late 1940s until his death in 1980.^[3] Kumar is regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema and also the most popular and successful film star in Bengal.^[4]

He appeared in over 200 films, including Agni Pariksha, Harano Sur, Bicharak, Saptapadi, Jhinder Bandi, Sesh Anka, Deya Neya, Lal Pathor, Jatugriha, Thana Theke Aschi, Chowringhee, Nayak, Nishi Padma, Chhadmabeshi, Dhanyee Meye, Amanush, Agnishwar, Bagh Bondi Khela, Sanyasi Raja, Ogo Bodhu Shundori.^[5][1] He produced seven films,