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    Uttam Kumar

    Mahanayak of Bengali cinema, Nayak, Chowringhee, Antony Firingee

    🎨 Lucky Colour: Blue🔢 Lucky Number: 1, 3, 4🃏 Tarot: The HermitRashi lucky elements need the birth time (the Moon changed sign on this date: Mithuna or Karka)

    As a Virgo, Uttam Kumar carries the earth energy of the archer — virgo is the most meticulous sign of the zodiac. deeply analytical and practical. Their Life Path 3 — the The Creative — guided by Jupiter, brings expressive, optimistic, social, and artistic. natural commun to everything they do.

    About Uttam Kumar

    Arun Kumar Chatterjee, universally revered as Uttam Kumar, was an iconic Indian actor who redefined Bengali cinema and earned the enduring title of "Mahanayak" or the Great Hero. Born in Kolkata in 1926, he worked as a clerk at the Kolkata Port Trust while passionately pursuing theatre during his youth. Kumar achieved historic stardom through his celebrated romantic pairing with actress Suchitra Sen, anchoring timeless classics such as *Saptapadi* and *Harano Sur*. Beyond romance, he proved his versatile dramatic genius by collaborating with Academy Award-winning director Satyajit Ray, delivering an introspective masterpiece in *Nayak*. He also demonstrated his range across genres by portraying the legendary sleuth Byomkesh Bakshi in Ray’s *Chiriyakhana*, a performance that earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Kumar’s charismatic screen presence, naturalistic acting style, and sophisticated charm permanently shaped the visual culture and storytelling traditions of twentieth-century Indian cinema. Today, he remains an irreplaceable cultural titan whose legendary legacy continues to define the artistic golden era of Bengal.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Uttam Kumar — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameUttam Kumar
    ProfessionActor
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthSeptember 3, 1926
    AgeDied in 1980, aged 53 or 54
    Chinese Zodiac🐅 Fire Tiger
    Sun sign (Western)♍ Virgo
    Moon sign (Rashi)Mithuna or Karka (depends on birth time)
    NakshatraPunarvasu or Pushya (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number3 — The Creative
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Uttam Kumar would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.

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    🎂 Birthday RarityCommon
    8celebrities share this birthday

    8 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on September 3. That makes it a common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 58%

    Astrological Profile

    Virgo ♍ — The Earth Sign

    Virgo is the most meticulous sign of the zodiac. Deeply analytical and practical, they have an eye for detail that borders on superhuman. Their dedication to improvement of themselves and the world is a quiet form of devotion.

    Strengths

    LoyalAnalyticalKindHardworkingPractical

    Challenges

    ShynessWorryOverly criticalPerfectionist
    Lucky Colour
    White
    Lucky Stone
    Sapphire
    Lucky Day
    Wednesday
    Lucky Numbers
    5, 14, 23
    🃏 Tarot Card: The Hermit
    Introspection, soul-searching, and inner guidance

    Compatibility

    ✓ Taurus✓ Capricorn✓ Cancer
    ✗ Gemini✗ Sagittarius

    Career: Masters of detail who excel in medicine, research, accounting, writing, and data analysis. Precision and dedication produce work of exceptional standard.

    Uttam Kumar's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury4150.2
    ♀ Venus1620.6
    ♂ Mars531.9
    ♃ Jupiter811.9
    ♄ Saturn329.4
    ♅ Uranus184
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Celebrity Birthday Twins

    7 other celebrities share Uttam Kumar's birthday (September 3):

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Uttam Kumar

    When is Uttam Kumar's birthday?

    Uttam Kumar was born on September 3, 1926.

    How old is Uttam Kumar?

    Uttam Kumar died in 1980, aged 53 or 54.

    What is Uttam Kumar's zodiac sign?

    Uttam Kumar's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22), an element of Earth ruled by Mercury.

    What is Uttam Kumar's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Uttam Kumar's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Mithuna or Karka (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Mithuna into Karka on September 3, 1926, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Virgo).

    What is Uttam Kumar's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Uttam Kumar was born in the Year of the Tiger (Fire Tiger) — Brave, confident, competitive.

    What is Uttam Kumar known for?

    Uttam Kumar is an Indian actor known for: Mahanayak of Bengali cinema, Nayak, Chowringhee, Antony Firingee

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