Uttam Kumar

Uttam Kumar was the top star of Bengali cinema for almost 30 years. Starting his career on the stage, he switched to cinema in the late 1940s. His first movie to be released was called Drishtidaan, but it took another four years, until Uttam Kumar could celebrate his first hit - Basu Parivar.

In the 1950s Uttam Kumar had a number of successful movies acting with Suchitra Sen. The first one of these was Sharey Chuattar. They became the dream couple of Bengali love romance. In 1956 Kartik Chattopadhyay's Saheb Bibi Golam based of a novel by Bimal Mitra was released. In this movie Uttam Kumar played the role of the servant Bhootnath. The story is a classic of Indian movies, since the film was remade in Hindi under the title Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam with Guru Dutt as Bhootnath and Meena Kumari as Chhoti Bahu.

Uttam Kumar's second congenious partner was Supriya Devi. But the two of them had not only become a couple in many films, but also in private life. Uttam Kumar acted in two of Satyajit Ray's films - Nayak and Chiriakhana. The role of Uttam Kumar in Nayak had been written by Satyajit Ray with Uttam Kumar in mind.

Uttam Kumar also directed three movies. Due to a heart attack he died in 1980.

Filmography

As Actor/Actress

1. Mera Karam Mera Dharam, 1987
2. Desh Premee, 1982
3. Plot No. 5, 1981
4. Aro Ekjan, 1980
5. Darpachurna, 1980
6. Pankhiraj, 1980
7. Raj Nandini, 1980
8. Brajabuli, 1979
9. Devdas, 1979
10. Dooriyan, 1979
11. Nabadiganta, 1979
12. Samadhan, 1979
13. Srikanter Will, 1979
14. Sunayani, 1979
15. Bandi, 1978
16. Dhanraj Tamang, 1978
17. Dui Purush, 1978
18. Nishan, 1978
19. Anand Ashram, 1977
20. Asadharan, 1977
21. Bhola Moira, 1977
22. Jaal Sanyasi, 1977
23. Kitaab, 1977
24. Rajbansha, 1977
25. Sabyasachi, 1977
26. Sister, 1977
27. Ananda Mela, 1976
28. Banhi Sikha, 1976
29. Chander Kachhakachhi, 1976
30. Hotel Snow Fox, 1976
31. Mom Batti, 1976
32. Nidhi Ram Sardar, 1976
33. Agniswar, 1975
34. Amanush, 1975
35. Ami Sey-O-Sekha, 1975
36. Bagh Bandi Khela, 1975
37. Kajal Lata, 1975
38. Mouchak, 1975
39. Nagar Darpane, 1975
40. Priya Bandhabi, 1975
41. Sanyasi Raja, 1975
42. Sei Chokh, 1975
43. Alor Thikana, 1974
44. Bikele Bhorer Phool, 1974
45. Jadi Jantem, 1974
46. Jadu Bansha, 1974
47. Rakta Tilak, 1974
48. Rodon Bhora Basanta, 1974
49. Bon Palashir Padaballi, 1973
50. Kaya Hiner Kahini, 1973
51. Rater Rajnigandha, 1973
52. Roudra Chhaya, 1973
53. Sonar Khancha, 1973
54. Alo Amar Alo, 1972
55. Andha Atit, 1972
56. Biraj Bou, 1972
57. Chinnapatra, 1972
58. Haar Mana Haar, 1972
59. Memsahib, 1972
60. Stri, 1972
61. Chhadmabeshi, 1971
62. Dhanyi Meye, 1971
63. Ekhane Pinjar, 1971
64. Jay Jayanti, 1971
65. Jiban Jignasa, 1971
66. Nabaraag, 1971
67. Bilambita Lay, 1970
68. Duti Mon, 1970
69. Kalankita Nayak, 1970
70. Manjari Opera, 1970
71. Nishipadma, 1970
72. Raj Kumari, 1970
73. Aparichita, 1969
74. Chiradiner, 1969
75. Kamallata, 1969
76. Mon Niye, 1969
77. Sabarmati, 1969
78. Shuk Sari, 1969
79. Chowringhee, 1968
80. Garh Nasimpur, 1968
81. Kokhono Megh, 1968
82. Teen Adhyay, 1968
83. Antony Firingee, 1967
84. Chhoti Si Mulaqat, 1967
85. Chiriakhana, 1967
86. Grihadada, 1967
87. Jiban Mrityu, 1967
88. Nayika Sangbad, 1967
89. Nayak, 1966
90. Raj Drohi, 1966
91. Sankha Bela, 1966
92. Sudhu Ekti Bachhar, 1966
93. Kal Tumi Aleya, 1965
94. Raj Kanya, 1965
95. Surya Tapa, 1965
96. Thana Theke Aschhi, 1965
97. Bibhas, 1964
98. Jotugriha, 1964
99. Lal Patthar, 1964
100. Momer Alo, 1964
101. Natun Tirtha, 1964
102. Bhranti Bilas, 1963
103. Deva Neya, 1963
104. Nisithe, 1963
105. Sheshanka, 1963
106. Suryasikha, 1963
107. Uttarayan, 1963
108. Bipasha, 1962
109. Kanna, 1962
110. Shivlibari, 1962
111. Agni Sanskar, 1961
112. Dui Bhai, 1961
113. Jhinder Bandi, 1961
114. Necklace, 1961
115. Saptapadi, 1961
116. Sathihara, 1961
117. Haat Barale Bandhu, 1960
118. Khokha Babur Pratyabartan, 1960
119. Kuhak, 1960
120. Maya Mriga, 1960
121. Raja Saja, 1960
122. Sakher Chor, 1960
123. Shaharer Itikatha, 1960
124. Suno Baro Nari, 1960
125. Uttar Megh, 1960
126. Abak Prithvi, 1959
127. Bicharak, 1959
128. Chaowa Pawa, 1959
129. Gali Theke Rajpath, 1959
130. Khelaghar, 1959
131. Marutirtha Hinglaj, 1959
132. Pushpadhanu, 1959
133. Sonar Harin, 1959
134. Bandhu, 1958
135. Doctor Babu, 1958
136. Indrani, 1958
137. Jautuk, 1958
138. Manmoyee Girls' School, 1958
139. Rajalakshmi O Shrikanta, 1958
140. Shikaar, 1958
141. Surya Toran, 1958
142. Abhoyer Biye, 1957
143. Bardidi, 1957
144. Chandranath, 1957
145. Haar Jeet, 1957
146. Harano Sur, 1957
147. Jiban Trishna, 1957
148. Pathe Holo Deri, 1957
149. Prithibi Amar Chai, 1957
150. Punar Milan, 1957
151. Surer Parashe, 1957
152. Taser Ghar, 1957
153. Yatra Holo Suru, 1957
154. Chirakumar Sabha, 1956
155. Ekti Raat, 1956
156. Laksha Hira, 1956
157. Nabajanma, 1956
158. Putrabadhu, 1956
159. Sagarika, 1956
160. Saheb Bibi Golam, 1956
161. Shankar Narayan Bank, 1956
162. Shilpi, 1956
163. Shyamali, 1956
164. Trijama, 1956
165. Anupama, 1955
166. Bidhilipi, 1955
167. Bratacharini, 1955
168. Devatra, 1955
169. Hrad, 1955
170. Kankabatir Ghat, 1955
171. Raat Bhore, 1955
172. Rai Kamal, 1955
173. Sabar Uparey, 1955
174. Sanjher Pradeep, 1955
175. Shap Mochan, 1955
176. Uphaar, 1955
177. Agni Pareeksha, 1954
178. Annapurna Mandir, 1954
179. Bakul, 1954
180. Champadangar Bou, 1954
181. Grihapravesh, 1954
182. Kalyani, 1954
183. Mantra Shakti, 1954
184. Maraner Pane, 1954
185. Moner Mayur, 1954
186. Ora Thake Odhare, 1954
187. Sadanander Mela, 1954
188. Bou Thakuranir Haat, 1953
189. Lakh Taka, 1953
190. Nabin Yatra, 1953
191. Sharey Chuattar, 1953
192. Basu Parivar, 1952
193. Kar Papey, 1952
194. Sanjibani, 1952
195. Nastaneer, 1951
196. Ore Jatri, 1951
197. Sahajatri, 1951
198. Maryada, 1950
199. Kaamna, 1949
200. Drishtidaan, 1948

As Director

1. Kalankini Kankabatti, 1981
2. Bon Palashir Padaballi, 1973
3. Sudhu Ekti Bachhar, 1966