Bhatir Purush (2008)
50m
Running Time
August 28, 2008Release Date
Bhatir Purush (2008)
50m
Running Time
August 28, 2008Release Date
Plot.
This documentary unfolds the life and works of legendary 'baul' artiste Shah Abdul Karim. Abdul Karim was born in a low land area in Sunamganj district nearly hundred years ago. The place remains submerged almost eight months of the year. Karim never had a chance to attend school. But the gifted rhymester learnt from his surroundings, the people and nature and in time, he turned into a living legend. Karim has earned hundreds of awards including 'Ekushey Padak,' the highest national award in Bangladesh. The documentary narrates many untold aspects of Karim's life. Throughout the documentary, the 'baul samrat' (King of bauls) speaks on various facets of his music and life, including the approximate number of his songs, his 'murshid' (mentor), his second wife Sarala (whose inspiration was remarkable on his music) and many other aspects.
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Cast & Crew.
Shakoor Majid
Director / Writer
Shah Abdul Karim
Humayun Ahmed
Anwar Chowdhury
Sanjeeb Chowdhury
Ruhi Thakur
Habib
Kaya
Jamal Uddin Hasan Banna
Details.
Release DateAugust 28, 2008
StatusReleased
Running Time50m
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