Podmo Patar Jol

Podmo Patar Jol (Bengali: পদ্ম পাতার জল) is a 2015 Bangladeshi Bengali language historical romantic drama film written by Latiful Islam and directed by Tanmay Tansen. The film is produced by Sheikh Asifur Rahman, as his production company Tripod Films funded the project. The story is based on Baizi Bari (Traditional dance house during British colonial era).[1] It stars Mamnun Hasan Emon, Mim Bidya Sinha Saha, Tariq Anam Khan and Amit Hasan in lead roles with Chitralekha Guho, Nima Rahman and Nipun Akter appearing in supporting roles. The film was released on 18 July 2015.[2][3]

Podmo Patar Jol
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed by	Tanmay Tansen
Produced by	Sheikh Asifur Rahman Razib Rayhan Raju Ahmed
Written by	Latiful Islam Tanmay Tansen
Starring	Mim Bidya Sinha Saha Mamnun Hasan Emon Tarique Anam Khan Amit Hasan Nipun Akter
Music by	Adit Ozbert Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul Shayan Chowdhury Arnob Shironamhin S I Tutul Chirkut
Cinematography	Mahfuzur Rahman Khan
Edited by	Latiful Islam
Production company	Tripod Studios
Distributed by	Tripod Studios
Release date	18 July 2015 (2015-07-18)
Country	Bangladesh
Language	Bengali
Budget	4.50 crore

Plot

The film takes place during the late 19th century in Bengal. 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.[4]

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.[5]

Cast

• Mim Bidya Sinha Saha as Phooleswari/Rupak, a Baizi Dancer and love interest of Rizwan.
• Mamnun Hasan Emon as Rizwan, Son of a powerful zaminder who aspires to be a poet. He is in love with a Baizi dancer.
• Tarique Anam Khan, 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.
• Nipun Akter, A Baizi dancer and friend of Rupak.
• Amit Hasan, 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
• Peerzada Shahidul Harun

Production

Development

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.[6]

Production company Tripod Studios have taken over the production of the film. The budget of the film is reported to be around ৳45 lakhs. Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, Shironamhin , and Chirkut have composed the film soundtrack purely based on the theme of the period film is set on.[7]

Filming

The film was shot in various place across Bangladesh. The film's principal photography began in mid 2013. The first schedule was shot at Tangail.[8] The film was also done in Old Dhaka and few scenes were taken inside BFDC Studios in Dhaka. The film was shot for over four months.[9]

Casting

The leading cast for the film Mamnun Hasan Emon 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 Mamnun Hasan Emon and Mim Bidya Sinha Saha after Jonakir Aalo (2014).

Soundtrack

Music for the film was given by Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul, S I Tutul, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, Adit Ozbert, Chirkut and Shironamhin. The lyrics are penned by Latiful Islam Shibli and Sharmin Sultana. The soundtrack album features numerous singer such as Nazmun Nahar Nancy, Dilshad Nahar Kona, Sabrina Porshi, Elita Karim, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob and others.

Podmo Patar Jol (2015)
Soundtrack album by Nazmun Nahar Nancy, Dilshad Nahar Kona, Sabrina Porshi, Elita Karim
Released	10 June 2015 (2015-06-10)
Recorded	2015
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	32:55
Director	Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, Shironamhin, Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul, S I Tutul, Adit Ozbert, Chirkutt

No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"Alokito Saradin"	Asif Akbar, Sabrina Porshi	5:08
2.	"Amar Rupkotha Jibon"	Mamnun Hasan Emon	2:38
3.	"Podmo Patar Jol"	Shironamhin	4:47
4.	"Gopone Gopone"	Nancy, Dilshad Nahar Kona, Adit Ozbert, Shoeb	6:12
5.	"Akakini Tara"	Elita Karim	4:23
6.	"Tir Mero Na"	Aneesha	5:08
7.	"Tomay Ami"	Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, Dilshad Nahar Kona	4:17

References

1. "Emon and Meem finish shooting Poddo Patar Jol". theDailyStar. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
2. "Padma Patar Jol` on the editing table". RisingBD. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
3. "Emon and Meem finish shooting Poddo Patar Jol". RadioSpondon. Archived from the original on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
4. "Padma Patar Jol". bmdb.com.bd. Bangla Movie Database. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
5. "পদ্ম পাতার জল: অনেকদিন মনে রাখার মতো একটি মুভি". Bioscope Blog. bioscopeblog.net. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
6. "Mim in Padma Patar Jol". dainikamadershomoy.com. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
7. Noor, Nais. "Chirkut to compose songs for Padma Patar Jol". ntvbd.com. ntvbd. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
8. "Padma Patar Jol to release this Eid". Prothom Alo. prothom-alo.com. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
9. "Audio album of film 'Padma Patar Jol'". theIndependent. Retrieved 23 May 2015.

External links

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