Baba Keno Chakor is 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]

Baba Keno Chakor
Directed byAbdur Razzak
Screenplay byAbdur Razzak
Story byZaman Akhter
Produced byAbdur Razzak
Starring
CinematographyReza Latif
Edited bySyed Awlad
Music byAlauddin Ali
Production
company
Rajlakkhi Production
Release date
  • 8 August 1997 (1997-08-08)
Running time
156 minutes
CountryBangladesh
LanguageBangla
Box office3 crore (equivalent to 16 crore or US$1.3 million in 2023)[1]

Synopsis

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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

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Soundtrack

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Baba Keno Chakor
Soundtrack album by
Released1 January 1997
GenreFeature Film Soundtrack
Length37:00[4]
LanguageBangla
ProducerAlauddin Ali
Alauddin Ali chronology
Shudhu Tumi
(1997)
Baba Keno Chakor
(1997)
Baba Keno Chakor
(1998)

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]

Track Listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Amar Moto Eto Shukhi"Khalid Hasan Milu4:52
2."Amar Moto Eto Shukhi" (Sad Version)Khalid Hasan Milu2:20
3."Rail Gari Jumajhum"M A Khalek3:23
4."Ami Bodhu Seje Thakbo"Mitali Mukherjee, Agun5:08
5."Bhalobeshe Jodi Dako"Mitali Mukherjee, Sujoy Kumar7:05
6."Bhalobasha Ondho"Mitali Mukherjee, Sujoy Kumar4:40
7."Ekla Komo Kotha"Mitali Mukherjee, Sujoy Kumar4:57
Total length:32:00

Reception

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In an interview with Prothom Alo in 2024, Dolly Johur confirmed that the film had grossed 3 crore (equivalent to 16 crore or US$1.3 million in 2023).[1]

Re-made

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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

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  1. ^ a b "ডলি জহুরের চোখের পানির দাম ৩ কোটি টাকা! বলেছিলেন রাজ্জাক". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2024-02-18. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  2. ^ "চলচ্চিত্রে বাবা". bangla.bdnews24.com. 2014-06-15. Archived from the original on 2021-08-22. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  3. ^ মতি, রহমান. "যে ছবিগুলো দিয়ে অমর হয়ে থাকবেন তিনি". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  4. ^ "Baba Keno Chakor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  5. ^ "Baba Keno Chakor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Amazon. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  6. ^ "Baba Keno Chakor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)", Spotify (in Bengali)
  7. ^ "Baba Keno Chakor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)", Hungama, archived from the original on 22 August 2021, retrieved 22 August 2021
  8. ^ "Baba Keno Chakar (1998)". Archived from the original on 25 August 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
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