Kolkata, July 24 -- The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, paid tribute to the late Bengali actor Uttam Kumar by unveiling his statue to mark the actor's death anniversary on Friday.

In the presence of actress Rituparna Ghosh, Ministers and the family members of Uttam Kumar, CM Suvendu Adhikari unveiled a statue, followed by his visit to the actor's residence in Bhawanipur.

The tribute event was also marked with a musical performance by the artists to commemorate Uttam Kumar's contribution to Bengali cinema.

CM Suvendu Adhikari also announced that the birth centenary of the Bengali actor Uttam Kumar will be celebrated from September 3 to September 6 this year. It will include several programs and other events.

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