Patalpuri is a Bengali romantic drama film directed by Priyanath Gangopadhyay and released in 1935 under the banner of Kali films.[1] Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was the music director of the film.[2][3][4]

Plot

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This is the love story of Tumni and Mungra. As Tumni's father opposes their marriage, she fled away and lives with Mungra as husband and wife in a coal field industry. One lady Bilashi tries to seduce Mungra and become close. Bilasi and Tuimni both involves in the love triangle. After an accident in the coal mine Mungra was framed for offence and sentenced to jail for two years. After release from prison he realizes that he still loves Tumni but did not find her anymore.[5]

Cast

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  • Jiban Gangopadhyay
  • Tinkari Chakraborty
  • Maya Mukhopadhyay
  • Paresh Bose
  • Kamala Jhariya
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References

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  1. ^ "Bilingual E-archive Digital Platform for Bengal's Cinema". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  2. ^ Ekāḍemī (Bangladesh), Bāṃlā (1995). Bangla Academy Journal. Bangla Academy.
  3. ^ Joya, Sharmin (2023-05-25). "Nazrul in film: Lesser known facts about our National Poet". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  4. ^ Star, Daily. "Nazrul in film: Lesser known facts about our National Poet". Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  5. ^ FilmiClub. "Patalpuri (1935)". FilmiClub. Retrieved 2024-08-02.