Saumitra Mohan, Secretary of the West Bengal Information and Cultural Affairs Department, announced that the state government has requested three acres of land in New Town to establish a new film centre. This initiative is part of the state's plans to commemorate the birth centenary of the iconic actor Uttam Kumar. In addition to the film centre, the government is also organizing heritage walks to mark the occasion.
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Uttam Kumar Birth Centenary: West Bengal Plans New Film Centre and Heritage Walks
The West Bengal government has proposed a new film centre in New Town to mark the birth centenary of legendary actor Uttam Kumar.
Source: The Business Standard