Monpura

Monpura (Bengali: মনপুরা, released 2009), is a Bangladeshi Bengali film, directed by Giasuddin Selim[2] 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]

Monpura
Film poster
Directed byGiasuddin Selim
Produced byAnjan Chowdhury Pintu
Written byGiasuddin Selim
Starring
Music byIqbal E. Kabir
CinematographyKamrul Hasan Khasru
Edited byIqbal E. Kabir
Distributed byMaasranga Production
Release date
  • 13 February 2009 (2009-02-13)
[1]
Running time
138 minutes
CountryBangladesh
LanguageBengali

Chanchal Chowdhury plays the role of Shonai. Farhana Mili plays her debut role as Pori, the daughter of a fisherman. The young couple are supported by veteran actors Mamunur Rashid and Fazlur Rahman Babu.

Casts

Crew
Giasuddin Selim, the director of the film
  • 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 Afjal 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 May 22, 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 August 8, 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]

Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
  • Winner Best Film Actor: Mamunur Rashid[27]

Music
Monpura
Soundtrack album by
Arnob
ReleasedAugust, 2008
RecordedBengal Studio
GenreOriginal SoundTrack of the film Monpura
LabelLaser 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
01 নিথুয়া পাথারে-১ সংগ্রহ ফজলুর রহমান বাবু 3:56
02 যাও পাখি বল তারে-১ কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম চন্দনা মজুমদার ও কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম 3:12
03 সোনার ময়না পাখি মোহাম্মদ ওসমান খান অর্ণব 4:34
04 নিথুয়া পাথারে-২ সংগ্রহ কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম ও চঞ্চল চৌধুরী 3:02
05 সনাই হায় হায়রে গিয়াস উদ্দিন সেলিম ফজলুর রহমান বাবু 2:54
06 যাও পাখি বল তারে-২ কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম 3:28
07 নিথুয়া পাথারে-৩ সংগ্রহ ফজলুর রহমান বাবু 3:08
08 আগে যদি জানতাম কৃষ্ণকলি ইসলাম মমতাজ 3:17
09 সাউন্ড ট্র্যাক (নির্বাচিত) Instrumental Instrumental 4:44

সহকারি সঙ্গীত পরিচালক: অদিত। বাঁশী: জালাল। ঢোল: নজরুল। সন্তুর: স্বপন। দোতারা: শরীফ, গৌরব।

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.

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