Monpura
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Directed by | Giasuddin Selim |
Written by | Giasuddin Selim |
Produced by | Anjan Chowdhury |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Kamrul Hasan Khasru |
Edited by | |
Music by | Iqbal E. Kabir |
Distributed by | Maasranga Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
Country | Bangladesh |
Language | Bengali |
Monpura (Bengali: মনপুরা), is a 2009 Bangladeshi Bengali film, directed by Giasuddin Selim.[2] The film was remade into Indian Bengali in 2010 as , which was directed by Anjan Das. Monpura is a romantic tragedy film set in rural Bangladesh. As Selim's large-screen debut, and contemporary-folk soundtrack released ahead of screening which were an instant hit, it received a huge media hype even before its release. The shooting took place in various locations, including Dhunat in Bogra, Kushtia and Dhaka.[3]
Chanchal Chowdhury plays the role of Shonai. Farhana Mili made her debut in the role of Pori, the daughter of a fisherman. The young couple are supported by veteran actors Mamunur Rashid and Fazlur Rahman Babu.
Plot[]
Shonai is a man-servant in the house of Gazi, a rich man. The son of Gazi, Halim, is mentally unstable and he murders a woman who worked in that house. But Gazi insists Shonai to take the responsibility of the murder and leaves him alone in an island named "Monpura", where he falls in love with Pori, the daughter of a fisherman. Gazi, seeing Pori one day, intends to marry his son, Halim, with her, although he pledged to Shonai that he will propose Pori's father for his marriage. At first, her father did not accept the proposal, for he did not want to let her daughter marry a maniac. But when Gazi wanted to give his property to Pori, he accepted the proposal. When Shonai came to know about the plot of Gazi, he went to Pori and the two decided to flee on the next night. But as the time came for Shonai to leave, the police arrested him for the murder case. Pori was married to Halim. Pori was waiting for Shonai, and he wanted to be free to meet her. So wife of Gazi said that Shonai will be executed on Friday at 12:01 am so that she might forget Shonai. Shonai was proven innocent and was released on Saturday, although Pori, who thought that he will be executed on Friday, committed suicide at midnight that day. After Shonai arrived the next morning, he finds out and has later become devastated that Pori had passed away.
Cast[]
- Chanchal Chowdhury as Shonai,[4] a fisherman who lives on Monpura Island. He has a little house there, talks with animals, and falls in love with Pori. He is also a fast swimmer.[5][6][7]
- Farhana Mili as Pori, daughter of another fisherman. She falls in love with Shonai Mia but is forced to marry Shonai's foe.[8][9][10]
- Fazlur Rahman Babu as Pori's Father, another fisherman [11][12][13]
- Mamunur Rashid as Gazi[14][15][16][17]
- as Gazi's wife.
Crew[]
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- Producer: Anjan Chowdhury Pintu
- Director: Giasuddin Selim
- Writer: Giasuddin Selim
- Script: Giasuddin Selim
- Dialogue: Giasuddin Selim
- Music: Iqbal E. Kabirhh
- Cinematography: Kamrul Hasan Khasru
- Editing: Iqbal E. Kabir
- Music composition: Arnob
- Sound: Ripon Nath
- Assistant music director: Adit
- Distributor: Machranga Production
- Art Director: Mohammad Shahabuddin
Production[]
Development[]
Monpura made a huge media hype before its release. "A heart breaking story," as called by popular actor and director Afzal Hossain, its unusual songs and rural setting set the background of an artistic romance film. Monpura, unlike many other popular Bangla films, uses the rural settings of Bangladesh, something Selim says audiences have a strong attachment to.[18]
But the picturisation, the setting of the island named Monpura is what has made the movie unique. Moreover, it is not only a love story; there is a hidden satire in it.[19]
— Jackie Kabir, Star Weekend Magazine
Shooting[]
The shooting started in June 2007. The shooting unit faced problems due to Bangladesh's rainy season and demands to shoot through such weather; several outdoor sequences were shot in the rain.[20]
Reception[]
Monpura initially released in four theaters in Dhaka and Rajshahi, but it quickly opened in theaters in Chittagong, Mymensingh, Bogra, Rangpur, and Sirajganj.[21]
Within three weeks of its release, Monpura broke the 45-year record of ticket sales in the Dhaka box office with over 50,000 tickets sold, surpassing the first Bangla language film made in Bangladesh, Mukh O Mukhosh (1956).[22]
On 22 May 2009, Monpura completed its 100 days of glory in the box office. Star Cineplex and Bolaka (Bolaka-1 & Bolaka-2), the busiest theaters in the capital, ran this film for 100 days consecutively. After 100 days, the movie kept running in about 50 theaters across the country.
The film ran at Star Cineplex for nine months, Bolaka for six months, and Monihar for eight weeks. Theaters in Pabna, Khulna, and other districts in Bangladesh ran the film for six to seven weeks. Outside Bangladesh, the film was first released in Sydney on 8 August 2009,[23] and then in other cities, including New York City, Toronto, Montreal, and Brussels.[24]
Remake[]
West Bengal filmmaker Anjan Das made the Indian Bengali film, Achin Pakhi (2010), based on Monpura.[25]
Awards[]
National Film Awards[]
Monpura won in five categories at the National Film Awards, including Best Film.[26]
- Winner Best Film: Anjan Chowduhry Pintu
- Winner Best Actor: Chanchal Chowdhury (Shared with Ferdous for Gongajatra)
- Winner Best Villain Character: Mamunur Rashid
- Winner Best Screenplay: Giasuddin Selim
- Winner Best Singer: Chondona Mazumder and Kazi Krishnokoli Islam
Meril-Prothom Alo Awards[]
- Winner Best Film Actor: Mamunur Rashid[27]
Music[]
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | August, 2008 |
Recorded | Bengal Studio |
Genre | Original SoundTrack of the film Monpura |
Label | Laser Vision |
Bangla films rarely come under the spotlight by their music. It was thought that the music from Monpura was collected from Bangladeshi folk music, but almost all are original songs. The album has been noted for its depth, creative thought, and trend-breaking effort.[28]
"Shonai Hai Haire," written by director Giasuddin Selim, tells the story of a daughter's death, whose funeral is attended by her father and father-in-law. "Aage Jodi Jantam," lyrics and music by Krishnokoli Islam, also tells the story of a broken heart - leaving the house of a girl and her life of regret. "Shonar Moyna Pakhi," lyrics and music by Osman Khan and sung by Arnob, expresses the desire to see a loved one at any cost, even if it comes before one's death.
Track[]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Artists | Length |
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01 | নিথুয়া পাথারে-১ (Nithua Pathare) | সংগ্রহ (Collected) | ফজলুর রহমান বাবু (Fazlur Rahman Babu) | 3:56 |
02 | যাও পাখি বল তারে-১ (Jao Pakhi Bolo Tare-1) | কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম (Krisnokoli Islam) | চন্দনা মজুমদার ও কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম (Chandana Mazumdar and Krishnokoli Islam) | 3:12 |
03 | সোনার ময়না পাখি (Sonar Moyna Pakhi) | মোহাম্মদ ওসমান খান (Mohammad Osman Khan) | অর্ণব (Arnob) | 4:34 |
04 | নিথুয়া পাথারে-২ (Nithua Pathare-2) | সংগ্রহ (Collected) | কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম ও চঞ্চল চৌধুরী (Krishnokoli Islam and Chanchal Chowdhury) | 3:02 |
05 | সনাই হায় হায়রে (Sonai Hay Hay Re) | গিয়াস উদ্দিন সেলিম (Gias Uddin Selim) | ফজলুর রহমান বাবু (Fazlur Rahman Babu) | 2:54 |
06 | যাও পাখি বল তারে-২ (Jao Pakhi Bolo Tare-2) | কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম (Krishnokoli Islam) | কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম (Krishnokoli Islam) | 3:28 |
07 | নিথুয়া পাথারে-৩ (Nithua Pathare-3) | সংগ্রহ (Collected) | ফজলুর রহমান বাবু (Fazlur Rahman Babu) | 3:08 |
08 | আগে যদি জানতাম (Aage Jodi Jantam) | কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম (Krishnokoli Islam) | মমতাজ (Momtaz) | 3:17 |
09 | সাউন্ড ট্র্যাক (নির্বাচিত) (Sound track (Elected)) | Instrumental | Instrumental | 4:44 |
সহকারি সঙ্গীত পরিচালক: অদিত। (Assistant Music Director: Odit.) বাঁশী: জালাল। ঢোল: নজরুল। সন্তুর: স্বপন।(Flute: Jalal. Dhol: Nazrul. Sontur: Swopon) দোতারা: শরীফ, গৌরব। (Dotara: Shorif, Gourob)
AudioCD First Published: August, 2008.
Label: Laser Vision.
Recorded: at Bengal Studio.
AudioCD Cover Photography: Tanvir
Music arranged & composed for songs by Arnob
Script, Dialogue and Direction : Gias Uddin Selim
Cinematography: Kamrul Hasan Khosru
Edit & Music Direction : Iqbal A. Kabir Joel
Marketing[]
The rhythmic music helped the film gain a lot of publicity before its release. It was heavily advertised in cable and satellite television networks.
Home media[]
The DVD/VCD of the film were released in December 2009 by the major label Laser Vision.
References[]
- ^ The Daily Star, 4 February 2009 'Monpura' to be released Feb 13 accessed: 12 May 2011
- ^ "'Kajol Rekha': Giasuddin Selim delves into folklore with his new film". The Daily Star. 20 July 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- ^ ""Monpura": An uncomplicated love story in an idyllic setting". The Daily Star. 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "Magnet Bangla Film Monpura". Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "Chanchal Chy in Nepal for Eid projects". The Independent. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "PM warns of action against 'negative' films". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "'Monpura' actors Chanchal & Mili now pair up in a TV commercial". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "'Monpura': An uncomplicated love story in an idyllic setting". The Daily Star. 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "Monpura stars reunite for TV play". Dhaka Tribune. 2017-08-27. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "Farhana Mili in TVC after a break". The New Nation. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "Fazlur Rahman Babu working on "Indubala 3"". The Daily Star. 2018-04-30. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "DIVERGING PASSIONS BROUGHT TOGETHER". The Daily Star. 2017-06-09. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "Fazlur Babu sings for Mosharraf Karim - Madhuri Dixit film". Dhaka Tribune. 2017-08-20. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "Mamunur Rashid and Mili in "Baksho-Bondi"". The Daily Star. 2015-04-22. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "Mili works with Mamunur Rashid after seven years". The New Nation. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "Three notable films to be screened today". The Independent. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "Mamunur Rashid on film career, TV industry". New Age. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ Blogs.com.bd, 24 September 2011 Giasuddin Selim How to bring about a revolution in Bangladeshi filmdom Accessed: 31 October 2011
- ^ "Film Review a Heartwarming Film, written by Jackie Kabir". Star Weekend Magazine. The Daily Star. 27 March 2009. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- ^ The Daily Star, 8 February 2008 "Monpura": An uncomplicated love story in an idyllic setting, written by Jamil Mahmud Accessed: 31 October 2011
- ^ Monpura Movie of Bangladesh, 20 February 2009 One Week Away From a 'Blockbuster' Accessed: 31 October 2011
- ^ BanglaMovies.com, 12 March 2009 Monpura Bangla Movie breaks 45 year old records Accessed: 31 October 2011
- ^ Monpura Movie of Bangladesh, 1 August 2009 Piracy, Worldwide Release & 6 Months in Box Office Accessed: 31 October 2011
- ^ The Daily Star, 20 July 2010 "Kajol Rekha": Giasuddin Selim delves into folklore with his new film Accessed: 31 October 2011
- ^ The News International, 25 May 2010 A film that does not focus on glamour but on acting Accessed: 31 October 2011
- ^ www.BangladeshGiftShop.com, 20 August 2011 National film award of Bangladesh winners of 2009 Archived 2012-01-21 at the Wayback Machine Accessed: 31 October 2011
- ^ BDTalks, 2009 Winners of Meril-Prothom Alo Award 2009, Bangladesh Archived 2012-07-07 at archive.today Accessed: 31 October 2011
- ^ ""Monpura": Rustic soul wrapped in urban sensitivity". The Daily Star. 15 August 2008. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
External links[]
- Monpura at IMDb
- Monpura at the Rotten Tomatoes
- 2009 films
- Bengali-language films
- 2009 romance films
- Bangladeshi films
- Bangladeshi romance films
- Films scored by Arnob
- 2000s Bengali-language films
- Best Film National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners
- Films whose writer won the Best Screenplay National Film Award (Bangladesh)