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Depiction of Liberation War in movies

Karim Waheed
Quite a few feature films, short films and documentaries have been made on the Liberation War in last 37 years. The first movie based on the war was made in India. Umaprasad Moitra wrote the original script in Bangla and I.S. Johar developed the Hindi script in Mumbai for the movie Jai Bangladesh. Renowned actor Kabori played the lead role in the film. However, apparently the Liberation War was not accurately portrayed in that movie and it was strongly opposed by the Bangladeshi side; subsequently, the Indian government banned the film
Here's a list of some of the noteworthy movies that have stirred the audience's emotions and managed to generate interest in the Liberation War among the post-war generations:
Ora Egarojon (1972): Produced by Masud Parvez and directed by Chashi Nazrul Islam, this movie made a major impact on the audience for its realistic treatment, moving storyline and adept performances by actors Khasru (who was actually a freedom fighter),
Shabana and Sumita Devi.
Dhirey Bohey Meghna (1973): Directed by Alamgir Kabir, the documentary-style of narration in this movie moves away from the conventional format This movie was well received by both the critics and movie enthusiasts. Babita, Ajmal Huda. Mustafa and Khalil were credible in their roles.
Ekatturer Jishu (1993): Based on a story by Shahriar Kabir and directed by Nasiruddin Yousuff, this movie stands out for its bold story and high calibre performance by versatile actor Humayun Faridee. The story follows a priest's experiences and the incidents that take place at the church where he resides during the Liberation War.
Aguner Poroshrnoni (1994): Written and directed by famed litterateur Humayun Ahmed, the story revolves around a middle class family trying to deal with the atrocities of the war. Their lives change overnight when a freedom fighter takes shelter in their home. Abul Hayat, Asaduzzaman Noor, Dolly Zahur, Bipasha Hayat and Shila Ahmed delivered laudable performances in the lead roles.
Matir Moina (2002): Directed by Tarequc Masud, the film was initially barined from public screening
by the Censor Board as it was deemed too religiously sensitive The audience experiences the social and political turmoil during the 1960s, religious extremism and ’ prevalent superstitions through the eyes of a young madrassa student At the Cannes Film Festival, Mafir Moina received the honour of being the opening film at the Directors Fortnight section, and also won the International Critics' Prize for best film in the section. Jayanto Chatyopadhyay, Rokeya Prachee. child artistes Nurul Islam Bablu and Russell Farazi delivered commendable performances in the movie.
Jaijatra (2004): Actor Tauquir Ahmed made his directorial debut with this film. The overused theme of young men going to war was not the highlight of the movie. Instead it narrated an amazing tale of human endurance and budding relationships between people of different classes and creed during a catastrophe. Bipasha Hayat's famous histrionics were aptly used in the role of a mother who has just lost her only child in the mayhem created by the Pakistani soldiers. Other major roles were played by Abul Hayat, Humayun Faridee, Tariq Amun Khan, Azizul Hakim and Mahfuz.