Parts of that book were published by the magazine Nabokallol. In 1960, he started writing an autobiography named Harano Dinguli Mor (My Bygone Days), but could not complete it. He had a phenomenal fan base which continues even to this day.

He came out with an authorised biography Aamar Ami in 1979–80. He composed music for the film Kaal Tumi Aleya in which Hemanta Mukherjee and Asha Bhosle sang to his tune. Later, Uttam directed much-lauded films such as Sudhu Ekti Bochhor and Bon Palashir Padaboli. It was later said that this flop was one of the main reasons for triggering the heart attack, which ultimately led to his death.

Both Uttam and Vyjayanthimala had huge hopes associated with the film, but the film was a flop leading to great disappointment for Uttam Kumar. On producing Chhoti Si Mulaqat in 1967, which was a Hindi film starring Uttam and Vyjayanthimala, Uttam almost used up all his savings, since the film had to be shot in colour and was shot in extravagant locations. The success of his Indian films as producer - Harano Sur, Saptapadi, Bhrantibilash, Jotugriha (1964), Grihadah - won greatest acclaim. He explored new avenues of film-making by trying his hand at production, singing, composing music, screenplay writing and directing. Uttam Kumar was the first-ever recipient of the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performances in Antony Firingee and Chiriyakhana in 1967.

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