31Uttam Kumar Film Festival

To observe the 36th death anniversary of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on 24
July, 2015, Shilpi Sangsad will organise 31st Uttam Kumar Film
Festival at Nandan-1 & Nandan-2 from 24 July '15 to 30 July '15. Total
nos. of 15 films of Uttam Kumar including Chiriakhana, Harano Sur,
Sanyasi Raja, Deya Neya, Sare Chuattar, Shyamali and Saptapadi will be
screened there. Daily show time: 3pm & 6pm. Tickets: Rs 30/- & 50/-
will be available from 18 July '15 onwards at Nandan.

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A. B.

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