Palabi Kothay

Palabi Kothay is a Bangladeshi feminist comedy film released in 1997. It is a finest example of Bangladeshi women-oriented film. Humayun Faridi produced the film. Palabi Kothay is one of flop films in Bangladesh. The film is a remake of Kamal Haasan's own Tamil hit, Magalir Mattum which itself was a remake of the 1980 American film 9 to 5.

Plot
The film tells the story of three female characters struggling in the office Shirin and Nuri were teased by the office boss. Millie teaches them to stand up against all these injustices. After many storms, problems and incidents, they are able to protest against the injustice.

Cast

 * Shabana as Mili Chowdhury
 * Suborna Mustafa as Shirin
 * Champa as Noorie
 * Humayun Faridi as Mr. Hawlader
 * Afzal Hossain as Managing Director (guest appearance)
 * Ali Raj as Bachchu
 * Khaleda Aktar Kolpona as Shirin's mother
 * Khairul Islam Pakhi as Shirin's brother
 * Sharmin as Salma, wife of Mr. Hawlader
 * Nasir Khan as Lallu Khan
 * Abdul Karim as Old man in slum
 * Sharbari Dasgupta
 * Jacky Alamgir
 * Sitara Begum
 * Mozid Bongobasi
 * Rasheda Chowdhury
 * Alka Sarkar

Production
Humayun Faridi was the main producer of the film. Shahidul Islam Khokon was filmmaker and director. He sold his house situated in Uttara to collect fund of this film

Reception
Palabi Kothay shows a strong advocate for women's rights in a simple way. The film was well received by the audience after its release. It was highly acclaimed for its speeches and performances.