Here's Uttam Kumar in RD Burman/Kishore Kumar classic "E ki holo" from Rajkumari, 1970. The song was adapted as "Ye Kya Hua" for Rajesh Khanna's Amar Prem, 1972. UK's Rajkumari inspired Rajesh Khanna's Mere Jeevan Saathi. UK's Nishi Padma inspired RK's Amar Prem. All superhits

At that time, Bengal enjoyed such immense renown that we culturally dominated India be it in literature, theatre, music, cinema, direction, revolutionary movements, science, industry etc.

So many legends in a frame!!!!!

Another one, Anurodh was a remake of Deya Neya.

Uttam Kumar was so handsome!

you should see songs and scenes from some of his even earlier films.. there was a certain halo around him.. which can be god gifted and combination of factors like tremendous secured confidence, humility, goodness, large-heartedness etc..

It is sad that he was not given more roles in Hindi Movies, perhaps due to Rajesh Khanna's dominance. For the longest period of time, he has mostly been remembered for his song in Amanush "dil aisa kisi ne mera toda". Hindi Audience deserved more of his talent and charisma.

Ohhh!!!

@x_rahulraj All the songs were used by PanchamDa in Hindi films, but with an altogether different feel. This Album is for keeps certainly.

@x_rahulraj that's the beauty.. with different feel or rhythm or sound according to the story or situation.. for e.g. the "tobu bole keno" song by kishore kumar is adapted as almost a new song with modified meter and rhythm for the "ye mere bandhe haath" song..

Nishi Padma was darun!