Ek Bar Bolo Uttam Kumar (transl. Tell me once Uttam Kumar) is a 2009 comedy Bengali film directed by Chinmoy Roy. The film stars Parambrata Chatterjee, Mumtaz Sorcar, Soumitra Chatterjee, Sabitri Chatterjee, Piyali Munshi and Diganta Bagchi.[1][2] This film is Chinmoy Roy's directorial debut and that of magician PC Sorcar Junior’s youngest daughter Mumtaz Sorcar.[3][4]
| Ek Bar Bolo Uttam Kumar | |
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| Directed by | Chinmoy Roy |
| Starring | Parambrata Chatterjee Mumtaz Sorcar Soumitra Chatterjee Sabitri Chatterjee Diganta Bagchi |
| Music by | Som Dasgupta |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Plot
editThe film is about Kyabla (Parambrata Chatterjee), who lives in the slums, and falls for rich girl Bobby (Mumtaz Sorcar). Bobby loves Prem (Diganta Bagchi) and hates Kyabla. But Kyabla, who is obsessed with Uttam Kumar's films, won’t give up easily.
The film is a funny take on the love triangle. The title Ekbar Bolo Uttam Kumar was a dialogue director Chinmoy Roy told in his starring film Basanta Bilap; it was an instant hit. "Besides, this is my way of paying tribute to Uttam Kumar," said the actor-turned-director.
Music
editEkbar Bolo Uttam Kumar has eight songs composed by Som Dasgupta.[5] Shreya Ghoshal is the star voice.
References
edit- ^ "The rising stars". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. 21 December 2008. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
- ^ "Laugh out loud". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. 1 April 2008. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
- ^ "Steamy debut". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. 4 February 2009. Archived from the original on 8 February 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
- ^ Roychoudhury, Amrita (9 July 2008). "'I would certainly open my law firm some day'-Bollywood-Entertainment". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2009.
- ^ "Spotlight - Som Dasgupta". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. 19 March 2008. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2009.
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