Dhanraj Tamang is a Bengali language action drama film directed by Pijush Bose.[1] This film was released on 29 September 1978 in the banner of Usha Films. The story was written by Jorasandha. The film starring Uttam Kumar in name lead with Sandha Roy, Anil Chatterjee, Utpal Dutta, Chaya Devi. Music direction was done by Shyamal Mitra.[2][3] The film produced by Ashim Sarkar who worked with Uttam before Sabyasachi 1977, Sanyashi Raja 1975. The film became hit at the box office.
| Dhanraj Tamang | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Pijush Bose |
| Screenplay by | Pijush Bose |
| Story by | Jorasandha |
| Produced by | Ashim Sarkar |
| Starring | Uttam Kumar Chhaya Devi Anil Chatterjee |
| Cinematography | Ganesh Ghosh |
| Edited by | Baidyanath Chatterjee |
| Music by | Shyamal Mitra |
Production company | Usha Films |
| Distributed by | Chandimata Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Dhanraj Tamang is a popular an honest labour in a tea estate near Darjeeling. He always helps and supports local people. He also protects women from sexual abuser but can not save his own wife. His wife is raped by his boss of tea-estate and send him prison in a false allegation. Dhanraj returns for taking revenge.
| Dhanraj Tamang | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
| Studio | Usha Films | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 1:01:54 | |||
| Label | Angel Digital Pvt Ltd | |||
| Producer | Ashim Sarkar | |||
| Shyamal Mitra chronology | ||||
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All lyrics are written by Gauriprasanna Mazumder; all music is composed by Shyamal Mitra Songs become popular till famous.
| No. | Title | Playback | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ekti Sudhu Naam Dhanraj Tamang" | Hemanta Mukherjee | 2:53 |
| 2. | "Dekho Chuti Peye" | Shyamal Mitra | 4:01 |
| 3. | "Mon Holo Aaj" | Arati Mukherjee | 2:41 |
| 4. | "Tipai Tipai" | Arati Mukherjee | 3:44 |
| 5. | "Tora To Sobai Chili" | Chaya Devi, Shakti Thakur | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Godhulir Swarnaraagey" | Arundhuti Home Chiwdhury | 3:55 |
| 7. | "Jetey Jetey" | Manna Dey, Arundhuti Home Chowdhury | 3:09 |
| 8. | "Oi Aakash Khujtey" | Manna Dey | 3:43 |
| 9. | "Jetey Jetey Kichu Katha" | Hemanta Kumar | 3:02 |
| 10. | "Orey Sujan Naiya" | Hemanta Kumar | 3:01 |
| 11. | "Sona Bandhurey" | Hemanta Kumar | 3:38 |
| 12. | "Aami Taxi Driver" | Shyamal Mitra | 3:30 |
| 13. | "Moner Katha Koi Tomarey" | Manna Dey, Sandhya Mukherjee | 3:15 |
| 14. | "Path Jey Aami Pelam" | Shyamal Mitra | 2:44 |
| 15. | "Bela Holo Goshthey" | Manna Dey | 4:01 |
| 16. | "Jal Nei" | Tripti Mitra, Nirmal Biswas | 3:05 |
| 17. | "Nagini Sapinir Je Mon" | Arundhati Home Chowdhury | 3:02 |
| 18. | "Oi Tusu" | Tripti Mitra | 3:11 |
| 19. | "Par Pirtitir Chor Kanta Sou" | Arundhati Home Chowdhury, Dhiren Chowdhury | 4:20 |
| Total length: | 61:54 | ||
The film is the same banner and director where Uttam Kumar worked before Sanyashi Raja in 1975 and Sabyasachi in 1977. This film was release in 1978 Durga Puja occasion and become superhit and only success after a year of Uttam. His performance as Dhanraj become huge acclaimed by the critics and audiences.