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Kolkata Auditorium Renovation for Uttam Kumar Centenary
1 Nov
Summary
- Kolkata's Mahanayak Uttam Mancha to be renovated for Rs 9.4 crore.
- Upgrades include advanced acoustics, sound, and seating.
- Project marks Uttam Kumar's year-long 100th birth centenary.
Mahanayak Uttam Mancha in Kolkata is undergoing a significant renovation costing Rs 9.4 crore, approved by the state government. This project is part of the extensive year-long celebrations commemorating the 100th birth centenary of the iconic Bengali actor Uttam Kumar.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation will oversee the transformation of the auditorium into a modern cultural hub. Plans include installing advanced acoustics, state-of-the-art sound technology, and upgraded seating for audience comfort. Enhanced fire safety measures are also a key component of the upgrade.
Uttam Mancha, originally built in memory of Uttam Kumar in 1980, was later acquired by KMC for public preservation. The auditorium, which hosts various theatre and musical events, was last revamped in 2013. The current renovation aims to address structural deterioration and modernize its facilities.
Alongside the auditorium upgrade, the state government has initiated a year-long calendar of events for Uttam Kumar's centenary. Actor Mithun Chakraborty has been appointed as the cultural advisor for the Rs 25 crore Uttam Kumar Film Centre project in New Town, expected to be functional in two and a half years.
