Palabi Kothay

Palabi Kothay is a Bangladeshi feminist comedy film released in 1997. Humayun Faridi produced the film. Palabi Kothay is one of flop films in Bangladesh.

Plot

The film tells the story of three female characters struggling in the office. Shirin and Nuri are teased by the office boss and 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

Shabana as Mili Chowdhury
Suborna Mustafa as Shirin
Champa as Noorie
Humayun Faridi as Mr. Hawlader
Afzal Hossain as managing director
Ali Raj as Bachchu
Khaleda Aktar Kolpona 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

Humayun Faridi was the main producer of the film. Shahidul Islam Khokon was filmmaker and director. He sold his house situated in Uttara 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.