Gangajatra (; also known in English as The Journey) is a Bangladeshi film written and directed by Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond. This film was shown at "Kolkata International Film Festival" in 2010.
Plot Rupa's husband sells her and her daughter, Nipa, into slavery in a brothel. Longing for her former life, Rupa develops feelings for one of her clients, Ratan (Sacchu), but he ultimately disappoints her. Meanwhile, the brothel owner insists that Rupa serve clients in front of Nipa. Frustrated with her life, Rupa and Nipa commit suicide together. Prokash (Ferdous) and Sudhamoni (Popy) attempt to bury the bodies, but the local community stops them from doing so on government land. Prokash and Sudhamoni must now arrange a proper funeral.
Cast Ferdous Ahmed - Prokash Sadika Parvin Popy - Sudhamoni Shimla - Rupa Shahidul Islam Sacchu - Ratan Syeda Wahida Sabrina - Nipa
Soundtrack The music of this film was directed by Emon Saha and lyrics were penned by Mohammad Hossain Jemmy and Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond. Jeona Jeona Shyam - Kanak Chapa Uira Uira Jaay - Kanak Chapa
Awards This film won National Film Awards in eight categories and Bachsas Awards in seven categories Award Title Category Awardee Result National Film Awards Best Director Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond Best Actor Ferdous Ahmed Best Actress Sadika Parvin Popy Best Child Artist Syeda Wahida Sabrina Best Story Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond Best Art Director Mohammad Kalantor Best Costume Design Dilip Singh Best Makeup Khalilur Rahman Bachsas Awards Best Actor Ferdous Ahmed Best Actress Sadika Parvin Popy Best Supporting Actor Shahidul Islma Sacchu Best Supporting Actress Shimla Best Music Director Emon Saha Best Female Playback Singer Kanak Chapa Best Art Director Mohammad Kalantor
References
External links Gangajatra at the Bangla Movie Database Gangajatra at the Proteep Blog