Are you Team Uttam or Team Soumitra — or both?
Unmesh Ganguly brings the age-old debate among ‘Bangalis’ to life with a humorous reel
Published 11.08.24, 10:40 AM
Image courtesy: @unmesh_ganguly/Instagram; @bankuramemes/Instagram
Uttam na
Soumitra? If you think this is a light question that can be brushed off with a
smile, you are wrong dear friend. For a Bangali and a cinephile, this is
a crucial question that can turn into an extensive (and prolonged) debate. The
two matinee icons, Uttam Kumar and Soumitra Chattopadhyay, have delivered
several iconic films and performances in their illustrious careers. And while
the ‘Uttam or Soumitra’ debate is a popular and generational one, just like
‘Ilish or Chingri’, ‘Ghoti or Bangal’, ‘East Bengal or Mohun Bagan’ — there is
no end to this debate, because both Uttam Kumar and Soumitra Chattopadhyay
continue to reign our hearts. The humorous reel by Unmesh Ganguly harps on the
popular debate in his recent reel, showcasing a chat that is common in several Bangali
households for decades. My Kolkata suggests you indulging in a movie
marathon of the two legends over the weekend to celebrate both of them. But
before you do, check out the quirky reel to relive the familiar debate — Uttam na
Soumitra?
— Pooja Mitra
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