Palabi Kothay is a Bangladeshi feminist comedy film released in 1997. It is the finest example of Bangladeshi women-oriented film.[1] Humayun Faridi produced the film. Palabi Kothay is one of flop films in Bangladesh.[2] The film is a remake of Kamal Haasan's Tamil hit, Magalir Mattum which itself was a remake of the 1980 American film 9 to 5.[citation needed]
| Palabi Kothay | |
|---|---|
| পালাবি কোথায় | |
| Directed by | Shahidul Islam Khokon |
| Written by | Kazi Morshed |
| Screenplay by | Shahidul Islam Khokon |
| Produced by | Cine Plus |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Hasan Ahmed |
| Edited by | Jinnat Hossain |
| Music by | Alam Khan |
| Distributed by | Cine Plus |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 mins |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
Plot
editThe film tells the story of three female characters struggling in the office, Shirin and Nuri, who were teased by the office boss. Millie teaches them to stand up against all these injustices. After many storms, problems and incidents, they are able to protest against the injustice.
Cast
edit- Shabana as Mili Chowdhury[3]
- Suborna Mustafa as Shirin[4]
- Champa as Noorie[5]
- Humayun Faridi as Mr. Hawlader[6]
- Afzal Hossain as Managing Director (guest appearance)[7]
- Ali Raj as Bachchu
- Khaleda Aktar Kolpona as Shirin's mother
- Khairul Islam Pakhi as Shirin's brother
- Sharmin as Salma, wife of Mr. Hawlader
- Nasir Khan as Lallu Khan
- Abdul Karim as Old man in slum
- Sharbari Dasgupta[citation needed]
- Jacky Alamgir
- Sitara Begum
- Mozid Bongobasi
- Rasheda Chowdhury
- Alka Sarkar
Production
editHumayun Faridi was the main producer of the film. Shahidul Islam Khokon was filmmaker and director. He sold his house situated in Uttara to collect fund of this film[8]
Reception
editPalabi Kothay shows a strong advocate for women's rights in a simple way. The film was well received by the audience after its release. It was highly acclaimed for its speeches and performances.[7]
Music
edit| Palabi Kothay | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Film music |
| Language | Bengali |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jadu re shona re o khukumoni re amake bhalobaso re" | Milton Khondokar | Syed Abdul Hadi, Runa Laila |
Awards
edit| Award Title | Category | Awardee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachsas Awards | Best supporting Actress | Champa | Won |
| Best screenplay writer | Kazi Morshed | Won | |
| Special Jury Prize | Shahidul Islam Khokon | Won |
References
edit- ^ Abu Md Masani (27 September 2019). "The impact of women-oriented movies". The Independent. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ Mahmud, Rashel (16 February 2021). "Faridi said, "Bring them to me"". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ কিংবদন্তি অভিনেত্রী শাবানার জন্মদিন আজ. Somoy News (in Bengali). 15 June 2021. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ Sheikh Arif Bulbon (2 December 2016). "Suborna to start shooting of new movie end of Dec". The New Nation. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ Majid, Alauddin (11 June 2020). "চলচ্চিত্রে আসতে চাননি চম্পা". Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Remembering Humayun Faridi". The Business Standard. 29 May 2020. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ a b Maria, Shanta (1 May 2016). পালাবি কোথায়: নারী শ্রমিকের অধিকার আদায়ের চিত্র. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Shahidul Islam Khokon: A Dhallywood powerhouse bows out". The Daily Star. 5 April 2016. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
