Common Gender Explained

Common Gender
Native Name:
Director:Noman Robin
Starring:
Country:Bangladesh
Language:Bengali-language

Common Gender is a 2012 Bangladeshi film starring Dolly Zahur and Chitralekha Guha. It is the first Bangladeshi film to portray the lives of Hijra or transgender people. It is one of the first films in world cinema to have two transgender people as lead characters. It was subsequently released in the United States.[1] [2] [3] Chitralekha Guho plays a pivotal character.

Story

Sushmita (born Sushmoy), a hijra, who resides in a group of transgender people, and makes a living by dance performances at various wedding ceremonies. One day at a wedding night, she meets a boy – Sanjay, who is straight – who Sushmita falls in love with. Despite Sushmita being transgender, Sanjay accepts their love.

Cast

Soundtrack

Common Gender
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Arfin Rumey and Balam
Released:2012
Genre:film music
Producer:Gaanchill[4]
Track Song Singer(s)
1Chand Jemon Ghomta DiyeBalam & Nazmun Munira Nancy
2Bajare DholArfin Rumey
3Upche Pore Premer JolSaira Reza
4Sakkhi Ache RabFerdous Wahid
5Maago MaaBalam
Jugol MilonArif Baul
7Upche Pore Premer Jol (DJ Mix)Saira Reza and DJ Rahat
8Shakkhi Ache Rob (reprise)Arfin Rumey
9Bajare DholHasan Masud

Notes and References

  1. News: Bangladeshi film common gender challenges cultural attitudes. Susan Donaldson . James . July 12, 2012 . ABC News . 3 February 2018.
  2. News: Common Gender The Film to be screened at BSA today. . Bangladesh . August 28, 2015 . 2018-11-29.
  3. News: "Common Gender" Brings A Queer Love Story to Bollywood . . 2018-11-29. A.E. . Osworth . July 10, 2012 .
  4. News: Mahmud . Jamil . New voices keeping the Eid audio market abuzz . The Daily Star . 8 September 2010.