Baba Keno Chakor (Bengali: বাবা কেন চাকর) is a 1997 Bangladeshi family drama film. It is directed, screenplay and produced by Abdur Razzak under the banner of his Rajlakkhi Production with story and dialogue by Zaman Akhter.[2] It features Abdur Razzak and Dolly Johur in the lead roles and Amit Hasan, Anjuman Ara Shilpi, Bapparaj, Kajol and Mithun played in supporting roles. The song “Amar Moto Eto Shukhi Noyto Karo Jibon” sung by Khalid Hasan Milu from the film is considered to be one of the best songs of Razzak’s career.[3]
Synopsis
The family reality of a father’s last age is shown in the film. The carelessness of the elder son and his wife, the responsibility of the younger son. Realistic aspects including the death of the wife are included in the film.
Cast
- Abdur Razzak
- Dolly Johur
- Bapparaj
- Anjuman Ara Shilpi
- Mithun
- Kajol
- Amit Hasan
- Majid Bongobashi
- Sharbori Dasgupta
- Ariful Haque
- Abul Hayat
- Morjina
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of the film is composed by Alauddin Ali and all the songs penned by Mohammad Rafiquzzaman,[5][6] which consisting seven songs.[7]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Amar Moto Eto Shukhi” | Khalid Hasan Milu | 4:52 |
| 2. | “Amar Moto Eto Shukhi” (Sad Version) | Khalid Hasan Milu | 2:20 |
| 3. | “Rail Gari Jumajhum” | M A Khalek | 3:23 |
| 4. | “Ami Bodhu Seje Thakbo” | Mitali Mukherjee, Agun | 5:08 |
| 5. | “Bhalobeshe Jodi Dako” | Mitali Mukherjee, Sujoy Kumar | 7:05 |
| 6. | “Bhalobasha Ondho” | Mitali Mukherjee, Sujoy Kumar | 4:40 |
| 7. | “Ekla Komo Kotha” | Mitali Mukherjee, Sujoy Kumar | 4:57 |
| Total length: | 32:00 | ||
Reception
In an interview with Prothom Alo in 2024, Dolly Johur confirmed that the film had grossed ৳3 crore (equivalent to ৳17 crore or US$1.4 million in 2024).[1]
Re-made
The film was remade in Bengali in India under the same name in 1998 under the direction of Swapan Saha, with Razzak reprising the lead role.[8]
References
- ^ a b “ডলি জহুরের চোখের পানির দাম ৩ কোটি টাকা! বলেছিলেন রাজ্জাক”. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 18 February 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ “চলচ্চিত্রে বাবা”. bangla.bdnews24.com. 15 June 2014. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ মতি, রহমান. “যে ছবিগুলো দিয়ে অমর হয়ে থাকবেন তিনি”. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ “Baba Keno Chakor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”. Apple Music. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ “Baba Keno Chakor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”. Amazon. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ “Baba Keno Chakor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”, Spotify (in Bengali)
- ^ “Baba Keno Chakor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”, Hungama, archived from the original on 22 August 2021, retrieved 22 August 2021
- ^ “Baba Keno Chakar (1998)”. Archived from the original on 25 August 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018.