Jibon Theke Neya

It happens to be the one and only movie, which is based on movement of Bengali Mother Language right. It is a blend of great plot and awesome acting. It have bit of comedy and drama. You will find out how the Bengal people fight for the right to talk in their mother language. How people suffer against Pakistani military government, who tries to enforce Urdu language on Bengali people. In the parallel plot it shows family politics where the elder lady wants to control the whole family. She tricks the two sister so well that they starts fighting thus she get the control back to her hand. There are few legendary songs on the movie, one of them is the National Anthem on Bangladesh and another one is popular. It is said this songs were big inspiration in the liberation period, Mukti Jodha's use to listen the songs for hours which inspires them to fight for their freedom. Its a must watch for all those who wants to know about Bangladesh.

*"Jibon Theke Neya" which simply means "Experience Taken from Life" is a Classic Political Satire of Bangladesh, Written and Directed by the Great Author, Director and Wordsmith Zahir Raihan. Released in 1970, It is a Satire Based on the Bengali Language Movement under the Rule of Pakistan Govt. metaphorically. In that time It was a Brave attempt by Zahir Raihan to make this Film which Stirred the whole Nation and He also faced many Difficulties during the Release of the Film.

*It's a History/Drama Movie. The Plot is set in the Backdrop of the 1952 Language Movement. A Household, Where an Autocratic Bad-tempered Woman who represents the Tyrannical Leader of Pakistan, Controls everybody in the House, including Her Husband, Brothers and the Servants who repesents the General people of the Country. When the Brothers Get married the Situation Becomes more Problematic over Having Control of the family by Having the Keys of the House. Where Outside of the House, the People of East-Pakistan Rise in Political Protest to Make Bangla recognised as one of the State Languages. Parallelly Inside the House, the Members also Raise their Voice against the Tyrannical Woman. The Plot is very Interesting and Smart. It is Mix of Great Plot and Awesome acting by the Actors, with a Bit of Comedy and Drama. Towards the End It also Has some Great Courtroom Drama.

*The Actors, Razzak, Anowar Hossain, Khan Ataur Rahman, Rawshan Jamil, Amjad Hossain, Baby Zaman, Shuchonda, Shawkat Akbar, Rosy Samad etc. all are Great and Legendary actors from Bangladesh. They all did a very Great job, Specially Rawshan Jamil as the Tyrannical Woman and Khan Ataur Rahman as Her Husband. Razzak and Anowar Hossain's Characters are The Face of the Revolution in the Movie.

*The Director Zahir Raihan is My Favorite Writer. He is also a Great Director and Directed Some great Films like Kancher Deyal, Sangam, Behula etc. And Notable Documentary Film Stop Genocide.

*The Music of the Movie is Legendary which was the Credit of Khan Ataur Rahman. Several Songs that were used in the Movie, Which were later gave the Inspiration and Energy to the Mukti Bahini Fighting the Liberation War of Bangladesh. The Songs were "Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano (My Brother's Blood Spattered)" - Which was Based on The Language Movement. "Karar Oi Louho Kopat (Those Iron Gates of Prison)" - A poem by the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam turned to Song. "Amar Shonar Bangla (My Golden Bengal)" - A Rabindranath Tagore Song which was Later used As the Bangladeshi National Anthem. That's how Monumental the songs of the Movie is. Also the other songs are Great too, "E Khacha Vangbo ami Kemon kore (How will I Break this Cage)" - A great metaphorical song about the situation of the family members in the household. "Eki Sonar Aloy (In Golden Light)" - A great romantic song. The Singers were also Great.

*The only Problem of this Movie is It's a very Old Film and It is not Well-Preserved. It should be Well Preserved for the Modern Viewers to Watch and Enjoy.

*Well, This Film is my One of the Favorite. It is also the Best Film ever made on the 1952 Language Movement and Arguably the Best Film ever Made in Bangladesh.

Great movie with all the metaphor, unique in it's genre in bengali movie. I have watched it and enjoyed it. But there's one thing that is quite sad is that the screen quality is not that great. But, all in all it covers up the gap with the superior story. I would recommend anyone to watch this movie to understand the prospect of Bengal Language Movement and the reason behind International Mother Language Day. I bet you would enjoy it.

"Jibon Theke Neya" is a timeless classic directed by one of most potential directors of Bangladesh Zahir Raihan. It tells story of Bangladesh under Pakistani dictatorial rules in the 70's metaphorically. Zahir Raihan took a bold step to portray the political movements in the then East Pakistan with this movie. Inspired by events surrounding the mass uprising of 1969, the movie was released prior to the war but still represents the true spirit of independence. In this movie the National Anthem of Bangladesh,"Amar Shonar Bangla Ami Tomay Bhalobashi" was played for the first time. The song was not only used as the National Anthem but also was able to generate the sense of Bengali nationalism among the masses. The lyrics of the song that was sung inside the jail captured in the movie too will make clear how motivational it was. It is summarized like this 'break that lock, break that iron gate of jail, fire on the jails and release all victims'. So it is not only a movie to be picture of the socio-political scenario but proved to be an effective catalyst in bringing about the people of East Pakistan under the same banner that demanded independence and autonomy.

This movie is one of the historic and best movie of my life.