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Arun Kumar Chatterjee

Indian actor, director and producer (1926-1980) · India · On the map · Actors · Died at 53

Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay, known professionally as Uttam Kumar, was an Indian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, composer and playback singer who predominantly worked in Bengali cinema.

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Awards

National Film Award for Best Actor

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Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema, Kumar dominated Bengali cinema from the 1950s throughout the 1970s, being referred to as "Mahanayak". His accolades include five National Awards and four Filmfare Awards.

Country
India
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 1980 · aged 53

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