''Padma Patar Jol'' is a 2015 Bangladeshi Bengali language historical romantic drama film written by Latiful Islam Shibli and directed by Tonmoy Tansen. 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

Mamnun Hasan Emon Mamnun Hasan Emon is a Bangladeshi film actor and model. He made his debut with the 2007 film '' Daruchini Dip'' starring Riaz, Momo and Bindu. He is best known for his Banglalink tvc add opposite Monalisa with Nirab_Hossain.html" ;"title="Srab ...

Bidya Sinha Saha Mim Bidya Sinha Saha Mim is a Bangladeshi actress, model and Lux Channel I Superstar 2007. She made her film acting debut in Amar Ache Jol (2008) directed by Humayun Ahmed and produced by Impress Telefilm Limited. Personal life In 2022, Mim marrie ...

Tariq Anam Khan Tariq Anam Khan (born May 10, 1953) 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 a Negative Role for the film '' Desha: The Leader'' in ...

and

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in lead roles with

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, Nima Rahman and

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appearing in supporting roles. The film was released on 18 July 2015.

Plot

The film takes place during the late 19th century in

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. During that period of time,

Zaminder A zamindar in the Indian subcontinent was an autonomous or semi-autonomous feudal lord of a ''zamindari'' (feudal estate). The term itself came into use during the Mughal Empire, when Persian was the official language; ''zamindar'' is the ...

s 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 has no interest in his 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 persuade him to go to a Baizi Bari's Jhumri Mahal, where all the Raqasa (Dancers) reside. As he stays there for few days, he comes across a very graceful Baiji named Rupak. As he gets to know her, he falls in love with her although it is forbidden for Baiji's to get involved in any kind of relationship, for 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 come between them and overpower their love. As they fail to unite while alive, Rupak and Rizwan die and reunite 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. * Chitralekha Guha, Mother of Rizwan who dislikes her husband's judgement but is too afraid to tell him. *

, 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 * Pirzada Shahidul Harun

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.

Shayan Chowdhury Arnob Shayan Chowdhury Arnob (born 27 January 1978) is a Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, musician, painter, filmmaker, animator and producer. Arnob was the founding member of the indie folk band ''Bangla'' which later went hiatus for internal reasons ...

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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

Old Dhaka Old Dhaka () is a term used to refer to the historic old city of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It was founded in 1608 as Jahangirabad or Jahangirnagar (), the capital of Bengal Subah, Mughal Province of Bengal and named after the Mughal em ...

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

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

and Mim Bidya Sinha Saha after '' Jonakir Aalo'' (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 Tutul, known as S.I. Tutul, is a Bangladeshi singer and musician who is the lead singer and lead guitarist of the Dhrubotara. He graduated from the University of Chittagong. He also works in the Cinema of Bangladesh, Banglad ...

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

Dilshad Nahar Kona Dilshad Nahar Kona (born 15 April 1981; known as Kona) is a Bangladeshi singer. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her song ''"Tui Ki Amar Hobi Re"'' in the film '' Bishwoshundori'' (2020). Early life Ko ...

Sabrina Porshi Sabrina Ehsan Porshi (born 30 July 1996) is a Bangladeshi singer. Her career began when she was 2nd runner-up in a music talent hunt show, ''Channel i'' Khude Gaanraj, in 2008. Porshi's first song recording was for a movie in 2008 arranged by K ...

, Elita Karim,

and others.

References

External links

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