Palabi Kothay

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Palabi Kothay
পালাবি কোথায়
Directed by Shahidul Islam Khokon
Written by Kazi Morshed
Screenplay byShahidul Islam Khokon
Produced byCine Plus
Starring
Cinematography Hasan Ahmed
Edited by Jinnat Hossain
Music by Alam Khan
Distributed byCine Plus
Release date
  • 9 February 1997 (1997-02-09)
Running time
158 mins
Country Bangladesh
Language Bengali

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 ]

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Plot

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

Production

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

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

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

Awards

Award TitleCategoryAwardeeResult
Bachsas Awards Best supporting Actress Champa Won
Best screenplay writer Kazi Morshed Won
Special Jury Prize Shahidul Islam Khokon Won

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