Palabi Kothay (Bengali: পালাবি কোথায়) is a Bangladeshi feminist comedy film released in 1997. It is a 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 own Tamil hit, Magalir Mattum which itself was a remake of the 1980 American film 9 to 5.[citation needed]
| Palabi Kothay | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Shahidul Islam Khokon |
| Written by | Kazi Morshed |
| Screenplay by | Shahidul Islam Khokon |
| Produced by | Cine Plus |
| Starring | |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 mins |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
PlotEdit
The film tells the story of three female characters struggling in the office Shirin and Nuri 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.
CastEdit
- 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
- Jacky Alamgir
- Sitara Begum
- Mozid Bongobasi
- Rasheda Chowdhury
- Alka Sarkar
ProductionEdit
Humayun 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]
ReceptionEdit
Palabi 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]
MusicEdit
| 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 |
AwardsEdit
| 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 |
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Abu Md Masani (27 September 2019). "The impact of women-oriented movies". The Independent.
- ^ Mahmud, Rashel (16 February 2021). "Faridi said, "Bring them to me"". Prothom Alo.
- ^ "কিংবদন্তি অভিনেত্রী শাবানার জন্মদিন আজ". Somoy News (in Bengali). 15 June 2021.
- ^ Sheikh Arif Bulbon (2 December 2016). "Suborna to start shooting of new movie end of Dec". The News Nation.
- ^ Majid, Alauddin (11 June 2020). "চলচ্চিত্রে আসতে চাননি চম্পা". Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali).
- ^ "Remembering Humayun Faridi". The Business Standard. 29 May 2020.
- ^ a b Maria, Shanta (1 May 2016). "পালাবি কোথায়: নারী শ্রমিকের অধিকার আদায়ের চিত্র". bdnews24.com (in Bengali).
- ^ "Shahidul Islam Khokon: A Dhallywood powerhouse bows out". The Daily Star. 5 April 2016.
