Uttam Kumar statue triggers row over likeness

A statue of iconic Bengali actor Uttam Kumar unveiled by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Kolkata's Keoratala Crematorium has sparked widespread criticism for poor resemblance. The Trinamool Congress mocked the BJP government, demanding replacement. It echoes a previous controversy over a Lionel Messi statue removed in June after structural flaws. The actor remains a cultural icon 46 years after his death.