Palabi Kothay Explained
| Palabi Kothay |
| Director: | Shahidul Islam Khokon |
| Producer: | Cine Plus |
| Screenplay: | Shahidul Islam Khokon |
| Runtime: | 158 mins |
| Country: | Bangladesh |
| Language: | Bengali |
Palabi Kothay 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.
Plot
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.
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[7]
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.[8]
Music
Awards
| Award Title | Category | Awardee | Result |
|---|
| Best supporting Actress | | |
| Best screenplay writer | | |
| Special Jury Prize | | | |
Notes and References
- News: The impact of women-oriented movies. Abu Md Masani. 27 September 2019. The Independent. Dhaka. 2022-01-28. 2022-01-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128095024/https://m.theindependentbd.com//arcprint/details/217075/2019-09-27. live.
- News: Faridi said, "Bring them to me". Mahmud. Rashel. 16 February 2021. Prothom Alo. 28 January 2022. 28 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128092448/https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/faridi-said-bring-them-to-me. live.
- News: https://www.somoynews.tv/news/2021-06-15/%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%9C. bn:কিংবদন্তি অভিনেত্রী শাবানার জন্মদিন আজ. 15 June 2021. bn. Somoy News. 2022-01-28. 2022-01-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128102444/https://www.somoynews.tv/news/2021-06-15/%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%9C. live.
- News: Suborna to start shooting of new movie end of Dec. 2 December 2016. Sheikh Arif Bulbon. The New Nation. 28 January 2022. 28 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128095253/https://thedailynewnation.com/news/115853/Suborna-to-start-shooting-of-new-movie-end-of-Dec. live.
- News: চলচ্চিত্রে আসতে চাননি চম্পা. Majid. Alauddin. 11 June 2020. bn. Bangladesh Pratidin. 28 January 2022. 28 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128102116/https://www.bd-pratidin.com/entertainment-news/2020/06/11/537705. live.
- News: Remembering Humayun Faridi. 29 May 2020. The Business Standard. 28 January 2022. 28 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128094119/https://www.tbsnews.net/glitz/remembering-humayun-faridi-86368. live.
- News: Shahidul Islam Khokon: A Dhallywood powerhouse bows out. 5 April 2016. The Daily Star. 28 January 2022. 28 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128101610/https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/dhallywood/shahidul-islam-khokon-1204267. live.
- News: https://m.bdnews24.com/bn/detail/glitz/1144772. bn:পালাবি কোথায়: নারী শ্রমিকের অধিকার আদায়ের চিত্র. Maria. Shanta. 1 May 2016. bn. bdnews24.com. 6 July 2022. 22 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220622222230/https://m.bdnews24.com/bn/detail/glitz/1144772. live.
