''Palabi Kothay'' is a Bangladeshi

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released in 1997. It is a finest example of Bangladeshi women-oriented film.

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produced the film. Palabi Kothay is one of flop films in Bangladesh. The film is a remake of Kamal Haasan's own

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hit, '' Magalir Mattum'' which itself was a remake of the 1980 American film ''

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''.

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

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as Mili Chowdhury *

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as Shirin *

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as Noorie *

as Mr. Hawlader *

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as Managing Director (guest appearance) *

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as Bachchu *

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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

was the main producer of the film.

Shahidul Islam Khokon Shahidul Islam Khokon (15 May 1957 – 4 April 2016) was a Bangladeshi filmmaker and producer. Career Khokon debuted as a director on 1985 through his film ''Rokter Bondi''. He directed more than 30 films and most of them were commercially succe ...

was filmmaker and director. He sold his house situated in

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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

* {{Subject bar , portal1 = Film , portal2 = Bangladesh 1997 films 1990s Bengali-language films category:Bengali-language Bangladeshi films Bengali remakes of Tamil films Films about sexual harassment Films about women in Bangladesh Bangladeshi comedy-drama films Bangladeshi feminist films Bangladeshi remakes of Tamil films