A fresh political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after the unveiling of a statue of legendary Bengali cinema icon Uttam Kumar. The statue, inaugurated on the actor's death anniversary, has drawn widespread criticism on social media, with many claiming it bears little resemblance to the iconic superstar.

The issue quickly turned political as opposition leaders and even voices within the Trinamool Congress questioned the quality of the statue, calling for it to be replaced. The controversy comes at a crucial time for the Trinamool Congress, which is grappling with internal divisions following a major party split.

Uttam Kumar Statue Sparks Political Storm in Bengal | Mamata Banerjee Faces Fresh TMC Crisis

As his film Shesh Pata releases on Zee5 Global, Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee speaks to WION about his film, the importance of OTT and taking Bengali cinema to a global audience.

Prosenjit Chatterjee on taking Bengali films to a global audience, OTT and more

One of Bengali cinema's most noted filmmmakers Tarun Majumdar is dead. The veteran director passed away in a hospital in Kolkata on Monday at the age of 91. Majumdar, who was honored with Padma Shri, was admitted at the state-run SSKM Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata on June 14, due to age-related ailments.

Noted film director Padma Shri Tarun Majumdar dead at 91

Popular face of Bengali cinema, actor Abhishek Chatterjee is dead. The actor died in the early hours of Thursday at his residence in Kolkata following a massive cardiac arrest.

Bengali actor Abhishek Chatterjee passes away at 57

Set to release on Satyajit Ray`s 100th year birth anniversary on April 5, a new book titled `Satyajit Ray in 100 Anecdotes` is a gorgeously illustrated, appealing to readers young and old.

'Satyajit Ray in 100 Anecdotes' set to be published on April 5

Veteran Bengali actor Chinmoy Roy, known for his portrayal of comic characters has died of cardiac arrest, family sources said Monday. He was 79. Roy is survived by his son and daughter.

Veteran Bengali actor Chinmoy Roy dead at 79

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