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Palabi Kothay is a Bangladeshi feminist comedy film released in 1997. It is the finest example of Bangladeshi women-oriented film. Humayun Faridi produced the film. Palabi Kothay is one of flop films in Bangladesh. 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.
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
Shabana as Mili Chowdhury
Suborna Mustafa as Shirin
Champa as Noorie
Humayun Faridi as Mr. Hawlader
Afzal Hossain as Managing Director (guest appearance)
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
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
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.
Music
Awards
References
External links
Palabi Kothay at IMDb
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Palabi Kothay
- Suborna Mustafa
- Marzuk Russell
- Ahona Rahman
- Magalir Mattum (1994 film)
- Afzal Hossain
- Alam Khan discography
- Champa (actress)
- Shakila Zafar
- Shabana filmography
