Artists in West Bengal have criticized a newly unveiled statue of Bengali cinema icon Uttam Kumar, claiming it lacks resemblance to the actor and artistic merit.
Critics have slammed the statue's artistic quality
Jul 29, 2026
12:51 pm
What's the storyA newly unveiled statue of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar at the Keoratala Crematorium in Kolkata has sparked outrage among local artists.
The statue was inaugurated by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on July 24, marking the 47th death anniversary of the superstar.
Kolkata's new Uttam Kumar sculpture faces backlash from artists, who deem it an artistic insult to the beloved actor.
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