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 byShahidul Islam Khokon
Written byKazi Morshed
Screenplay byShahidul Islam Khokon
Produced byCine Plus
Starring
CinematographyHasan Ahmed
Edited byJinnat Hossain
Music byAlam Khan
Distributed byCine Plus
Release date
  • 9 February 1997 (1997-02-09)
Running time
158 mins
CountryBangladesh
LanguageBengali

Plot

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The 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

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Production

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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]

Reception

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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]

Music

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Palabi Kothay
Soundtrack album by
Released1997
GenreFilm music
LanguageBengali
Palabi Kothay Soundtrack – Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSingersLength
1."Jadu re shona re o khukumoni re amake bhalobaso re"Milton KhondokarSyed Abdul Hadi, Runa Laila 

Awards

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ কিংবদন্তি অভিনেত্রী শাবানার জন্মদিন আজ. Somoy News (in Bengali). 15 June 2021. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Remembering Humayun Faridi". The Business Standard. 29 May 2020. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "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.
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