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Premer Somadhi
Premer Somadhi is a 1996 Bengali-language Bangladeshi romantic drama film.[2] The story, screenplay, and dialogues were written by Delwar Jahan Jhantu and directed by Iftekhar Jahan. It was produced by Ataur Rahman Tunu under the banner of Bashundhara Films. It stars Bapparaj, Shabnaz, and Amit Hasan in the lead roles.[3] It was unoficially remade in Tollywood in 1997 as Bakul Priya.[4][5] The film, which was released in theaters on July 26, 1996, deals with themes of love, separation, relationships, and social conflict. The film was a huge box office success that year. The film's choreography was directed by Aziz Reza and the fight direction was also by Arman Group. The cinematographer was Zakir Hossain.[6] Bapparaj gained a special recognition among the audience through the songs[7] of the film and his role as a failed lover in the love triangle of the film, a type of role that the actor also had in films such as Prem Geet, Harano Prem, Bhulona Amay, Buk Bhora Bhalobasa, and Bhalobasa Kare Koy.[8][9] Cast
Music
The music of the film Premer Samadhi was directed by Anwar Jahan Nantu.[10] The most popular songs of this 16-reel, 14,694-foot film are 'Jibener Nookha Chole Hele Dule', 'Premer Somadhi Venghe', Tumi Bandhu Amar Chiro Sukheh Thako'. The songs were sung by Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore, Shakila Zafar, Baby Naznin. The lyrics of the songs were written by Delwar Jahan Jhantu.[11]
ReleaseThe film was released in Bangladeshi theaters on 26 July 1996.[3] ReceptionThe film is said to have been a "huge commercial success": "The story of this film, the charming performances of the three stars and the songs were well received by the audience at that time. The songs of the film Premer Samadhi were played day and night in all corners of the country. Even though almost two decades have passed since the film's release, the songs of this film are still often heard on the lips of the audience".[11] Contemporary audiences are still said to very often associate Bapparaj, Amit Hasan and Shabnaz with the film.[6] References
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