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In remembrance of the 43rd death anniversary of the original megastar, Uttam Kumar, The Daily Star revisits the Mahanayak's legacy in Bengali cinema. Mahanayak Uttam Kumar a name fitting for the charisma, persona, and relatability of Bengali cinema’s top star has always been perplexing for film critics, filmmakers, and audiences alike.