''Podmo Patar Jol'' () is a 2015 Bangladeshi Bengali language historical romantic drama film written by Latiful Islam and directed by

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. The film is produced by Sheikh Asifur Rahman, as his production company Tripod Films funded the project. The plot is based on a British colonial era story. It stars Emon,

Bidya Sinha Saha Mim Bidya Sinha Saha Mim is a Bangladeshi actress and model. She made her debut in 2008 appearing in Amar Ache Jol directed by Humayun Ahmed and produced by Impress Telefilm Limited. Career Mim participated in ''Lux Channel I Superstar'' in 2007. S ...

Tariq Anam Khan Tariq Anam Khan (born 10 May) is a Bangladeshi actor, director, writer and producer in theatre, television, and film. He was awarded the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor in Negative role for the film Desha: The Leader in 2014 and in ...

and

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in lead roles with

Chitralekha Guho Chitralekha Guho is a Bangladeshi television, stage and film actress. She was awarded Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film '71 Er Maa Jononi (2014). Career Guho debuted her acting career in 1986 by ...

, Nima Rahman and Nipun appearing in supporting roles. The film was released on 18 July 2015.

Plot

The film takes place during the late 19th century in

Bengal Bengal ( ; bn, বাংলা/বঙ্গ, translit=Bānglā/Bôngô, ) is a geopolitical, cultural and historical region in South Asia, specifically in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal, predom ...

. During that period of time, Zaminders had absolute power and controlled every aspect of common people's lives. Rizwan is the only son of a very powerful Zaminder who resides in the rural part of Bengal. As Rizwan grows up, His father sends him away to the city for higher education, however Rizwan have no interest in heart to seek higher education as he aspires to become a great poet. As he progresses with his life in the city, one day his friends persuades him to go to a Baizi Bari's Jhumri Mahal, where all the Raqasa (Dancers) resides. As he stays there for few days, He comes across a very graceful Baiji named Rupak. As he get to knows her, he falls in love with her although it is forbidden for Baiji's to get involved in any kind of relationship and after all, He was a Zaminder and she was a dancer, but She also falls in love with him after all. Going opposite the social norm, many obstacles comes between them and overpowers their love. As they fails to unite in the time, both Rupak and Rizwan dies and reunites after death.

Cast

as Phooleswari/Rupak, a Baizi Dancer and love interest of Rizwan. * Emon as Rizwan, Son of a powerful zaminder who aspires to be a poet. He is in love with a Baizi dancer. *

, a powerful zaminder and father of Rizwan. He is very torturous and against Riwzan's romantic relation with Rupak. *

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, Mother of Rizwan who dislikes her husband's judgement but is too afraid to tell him. * Nipun Akter, A Baizi dancer and friend of Rupak. *

, the main antagonist who wants to marry Phooleswari. * Nima Rahman, as the guardian and key holder of Baizi Bari. * Rumana Swarna * Abu Hena Roni * Nayan Khan * Ananta Hira *

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Production

The writer of the film Latiful Islam was inspired by the story of Baizi Bari; Tradition Dance House during British Colonial Era, set during late 1800 and early 1900 in Bengal. The film develops around a love tale during the colonial period.

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, and Chirkut have composed the film soundtrack purely based on the theme of the period film is set on. The film was shot in various place across Bangladesh. The film's principal photography began in mid 2013. The first schedule was shot at

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. The film was also done in

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and few scenes were taken inside BFDC Studios in Dhaka. The film was shot for over four months. The leading cast for the film

Mamnun Hasan Emon Mamnun Hasan Emon, who is known by his stage name as Emon, is a Bangladeshi film actor and model. Emon started his career by modelling. He acted in several tvc's, dramas and later he started working in films and he is best known for his famous t ...

and

Mim Bidya Sinha Saha Bidya Sinha Saha Mim is a Bangladeshi actress and model. She made her debut in 2008 appearing in Amar Ache Jol directed by Humayun Ahmed and produced by Impress Telefilm Limited. Career Mim participated in ''Lux Channel I Superstar'' in 2007. S ...

was finalised during 2012, However, due to few issues, the film was stalled until 2014. Padma Patar Jol is the second collaboration between

and

after ''

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'' (2014).

Soundtrack

Music for the film was given by

Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul (1 January 1956 – 22 January 2019) was a Bangladeshi lyricist, composer and music director, active since the late 1970s. He was a freedom fighter who joined the Bangladesh Liberation War at the age of 15. He won Ekushey Pada ...

S I Tutul A B M Shahidul Islam, known as S.I. Tutul, is a Bangladeshi singer and musician who is the lead singer and lead guitarist of the Dhrubotara Band. He also works in the Bangladeshi film industry. He won Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best M ...

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, Adit Ozbert and Chirkut. The lyrics are penned by Latiful Islam Shibli and Sharmin Sultana. The soundtrack album features numerous singer such as Nancy, Kona,

Sabrina Porshi Sabrina Porshi ( bn, সাবরিনা পড়শী) is a Bangladeshi singer. Her career began when she was 2nd runner-up in a music talent hunt show, Channel i "Khude gaan raj", in 2008. Porshi's first song recording was for a movie in ...

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and others.

References

External links

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