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తెలంగాణ రాష్ట్రంలో పెట్రోల్, డీజిల్ మరియు గృహ వినియోగానికి అవసరమైన ఎల్పీజీ గ్యాస్ కొరతపై వస్తున్న వార్తలపై మంత్రి ఉత్తమ్ కుమార్ రెడ్డి స్పష్టత ఇచ్చారు. రాష్ట్రంలో అవసరమైనంత ఇంధనం మరియు గ్యాస్ నిల్వలో ఉన్నాయని, ప్రజలు ఎలాంటి ఆందోళనకు గురి కావాల్సిన అవసరం లేదని తెలిపారు. ప్రస్తుతం రాష్ట్రంలో మూడు నెలలకు సరిపడా పెట్రోల్, డీజిల్ మరియు ఎల్పీజీ నిల్వలు ఉన్నాయని మంత్రి వెల్లడించారు. సరఫరాలో ఎలాంటి…

Retaining the memory of the Mahanayak. On the 43rd death anniversary of the original megastar, Uttam Kumar, The Daily Star revisits the enduring legacy of this Bengali icon. The name "Mahanayak" or "megastar," bestowed upon him, perfectly encapsulated his charm, relatability, and charisma that captivated film critics, filmmakers, and audiences alike. Let's delve into the factors that made him the celebrated figure we remember today.

Born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay on September 3, 1926, Uttam Kumar earned his nickname "Mahanayak" through his remarkable career, starring in over 200 films. His unforgettable roles in movies like "Harano Sur," "Bicharak," "Saptapadi," and many others have solidified his status as a cultural icon. Despite the presence of luminaries like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Ritwik Ghatak during Bengali cinema's golden age, Kumar opted for the more commercially viable path of a romantic hero. While facing initial struggles in his journey, he eventually won the hearts of the masses.

Uttam Kumar's screen persona, often portraying educated characters, exuded a magnetic self-assurance that resonated with audiences seeking an escape from their social, political, and moral challenges. Though some critics consider his roles somewhat one-dimensional, his ability to connect with ordinary people and offer them a glimmer of hope cannot be denied. He turned his characters into fairy tales that the audience could relate to and find solace in.

While some may question his influence and choices, there's no denying the positive impact he had. Kumar's portrayal of safe, comforting narratives offered a breath of refreshment, hope, and happiness to the ordinary folks of his time. His timeless fashion sense, ranging from formal shirts, ties, and suits to casual kurtas and dhotis, became synonymous with his enduring stardom.

Uttam Kumar became an embodiment of the middle-class imagination, reflecting their aspirations and anxieties like no other figure in Bengali culture. Despite not always adhering to politically correct or reactive stories, his portrayal of relatable characters struck a chord with the masses.