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Monpura (Bengali: মনপুরা), is a 2009 Bangladeshi Bengali film, directed by Giasuddin Selim.[3] The film was remade into Indian Bengali in 2010 as Achin Pakhi, 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.[4]

Monpura
Film poster
Directed by	Giasuddin Selim
Written by	Giasuddin Selim
Produced by	Anjan Chowdhury
Starring	Chanchal Chowdhury Farhana Mili Fazlur Rahman Babu Mamunur Rashid Monir Khan Shimul
Cinematography	Kamrul Hasan Khasru
Edited by	Iqbal E. Kabir
Music by	Iqbal E. Kabir
Distributed by	Maasranga Production
Release date	13 February 2009 (2009-02-13) [1]
Running time	138 minutes
Country	Bangladesh
Language	Bengali
Box office	৳8 crore (equivalent to ৳17 crore or US$1.9 million in 2021)[2]

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.

It is voted as one of the greatest Bangladeshi films ever made, which saw critical acclaim overseas[5] Its soundtrack album became one of the most popular in the country. Monpura was the highest-grossing Bangladeshi film of 2009 and one of the most successful Bangladeshi films in history. The film received critical acclaim, especially for its direction and has developed a cult following.

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 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 would 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 discovers Gazi's plot, 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, killed herself at midnight that day. After Shonai arrives the next morning, he finds out and feels devastated by Pori's death.

Cast

• Chanchal Chowdhury as Shonai,[6] 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.[7][8][9]
• Farhana Mili as Pori, daughter of another fisherman. She falls in love with Shonai Mia but is forced to marry Shonai's foe.[10][11][12]
• Fazlur Rahman Babu as Pori's Father, another fisherman[13][14][15]
• Mamunur Rashid as Gazi[16][17][18][19]

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.[20]

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.[21]

— 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.[22]

Reception

Monpura initially released in four theaters in Dhaka and Rajshahi, but it quickly opened in theaters in Chittagong, Mymensingh, Bogra, Rangpur, and Sirajganj.[23]

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).[24]

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,[25] and then in other cities, including New York City, Toronto, Montreal, and Brussels.[26]

Remake

West Bengal filmmaker Anjan Das made the Indian Bengali film, Achin Pakhi (2010), based on Monpura.[27]

Awards

National Film Awards

Monpura won in five categories at the National Film Awards, including Best Film.[28]

• 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[29]

Music

Monpura
Soundtrack album by Arnob
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.[30]

"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. The album was released in August 2008 by Laser Vision.

Track

No.	Title	Bengali title	Lyrics	Artists	Length
01	Nithua Pathare-1	নিথুয়া পাথারে-১	Collected	Fazlur Rahman Babu	3:56
02	Jao Pakhi Bolo Tare-1	যাও পাখি বল তারে-১	Krishnokoli Islam	Chandana Mazumdar, Krishnokoli Islam	3:12
03	Sonar Moyna Pakhi	সোনার ময়না পাখি	Mohammad Osman Khan	Arnob	4:34
04	Nithua Pathare-2	নিথুয়া পাথারে-২	Collected	Krishnokoli Islam, Chanchal Chowdhury	3:02
05	Sonai Hay Hay Re	সোনাই হায় হায়রে	Giasuddin Selim	Fazlur Rahman Babu	2:54
06	Jao Pakhi Bolo Tare-2	যাও পাখি বল তারে-২	Krishnokoli Islam	Krishnokoli Islam	3:28
07	Nithua Pathare-3	নিথুয়া পাথারে-৩	Collected	Fazlur Rahman Babu	3:08
08	Aage Jodi Jantam	আগে যদি জানতাম	Krishnokoli Islam	Momtaz	3:17
09	Soundtrack (Elected)	সাউন্ড ট্র্যাক (নির্বাচিত)	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)

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

References

External links

• Monpura at IMDb
• Monpura at the Rotten Tomatoes

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