Uttam Smaran Sandhya, an annual programme at the Uttam Mancha, took place in Kolkata on September 3, on the 98th birth anniversary of the matinee idol Uttam Kumar. The event was organised by the Uttam Kumar Memorial Cultural Committee. My Kolkata was the digital partner of the event
All photographs by Krishnungshu GangopadyayAcclaimed danseuse and actress Mamata Shankar was also felicitated by the committee. She was awarded as Best Actress in a Character Role. Shankar also received the letter of appreciation on legendary actress Sabitri Chatterjee's behalf. Chatterjee was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Shankar reminisced her memories with Uttam Kumar, visiting his family home in Kolkata during Lakshmi Puja, and meeting him as a child right after the icon received the National Award for ‘Nayak’.
(Top) A part of the annual tradition — the committee offers financial assistance and healthcare support to one of the technicians who worked with Uttam Kumar. This year, the support was offered to Shankar Das, who worked as a production assistant in several films of Uttam Kumar. His wife received it on his behalf. (Bottom) The audience was captured immersed in the magic of Uttam Kumar, remembering him on his birth anniversary