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Galpa Holeo Satyi

  • 1966
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
2.8K
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Galpa Holeo Satyi (1966)
BengaliComedyDrama

A mysterious man arrives as a servant in a dysfunctional and fragmented joint family and over time, helps them to rebuild the love and compassion within the family.A mysterious man arrives as a servant in a dysfunctional and fragmented joint family and over time, helps them to rebuild the love and compassion within the family.A mysterious man arrives as a servant in a dysfunctional and fragmented joint family and over time, helps them to rebuild the love and compassion within the family.

  • Director
    • Tapan Sinha
  • Writers
    • Shyamal Gupta
    • Tapan Sinha
  • Stars
    • Mumtaz Ahmed
    • Bhanu Bannerjee
    • Tapan Bhattacharya
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tapan Sinha
    • Writers
      • Shyamal Gupta
      • Tapan Sinha
    • Stars
      • Mumtaz Ahmed
      • Bhanu Bannerjee
      • Tapan Bhattacharya
    • 23User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mumtaz Ahmed
    Bhanu Bannerjee
    Bhanu Bannerjee
    • Chhoto Khoka
    Tapan Bhattacharya
    Krishna Bose
    • Krishna
    • (as Krishna Basu)
    Khagesh Chakravarti
    Jogesh Chatterjee
    • Family Head
    Nirmal Chatterjee
    Chhayadevi
    Chhayadevi
    • Bara Bou
    • (as Chhaya Devi)
    Rama Das
    Bharati Devi
    • Sejo Bou
    Ajoy Ganguli
    • Khoka - Son of Bado Khoka
    Bankim Ghosh
    • Sejo Khoka
    Bhanu Ghosh
    Rabi Ghosh
    Rabi Ghosh
    • Dhananjay
    Subhabrata Gupta
    Hasi Majumdar
    Satu Majumdar
    Partho Mukerjee
    Partho Mukerjee
    • Alok - Krishna's Boy-friend
    • Director
      • Tapan Sinha
    • Writers
      • Shyamal Gupta
      • Tapan Sinha
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    9Rana-3403

    This movie very good

    Very good movie this movie so please watch and like share this movie and review this movie wa amazing movie good actress actre work this movie. Very good movie this movie so please watch and like share this movie and review this movie wa amazing movie good actress actre work this movie.this movie like share.
    8kalachand-9

    Similarities

    The story has a similarities with The Bishop's Wife and It's a wonderful life.But the scenario is purely Indian. And the problems solved here are without any miracle.
    10utsav624

    decent satire

    If you missed this movie you will miss lot of things in life.. great storyline.
    10smkbsws

    "one of the best original movies made by any Indian director"

    This is the best of Sinha, no doubt. Not only among the great fives, but this is one of the best original movies made by any Indian director. This movie has been adapted in multiple languages. Now I can recall about at least five movies inspired this one. I know whoever is reading the review must have watched this film, but if not, disconnect from internet and buy the film as the first thing - this is not a request, an order.
    9vidyashreen-88510

    Best movie

    The film introduces us to a thoroughly dysfunctional and fragmented joint family a microcosm of domestic chaos where pettiness and squabbles rule the day Their lives are irrevocably changed by the arrival of a mysterious unassuming man who hires himself out as a servant Played with remarkable depth and quiet dignity this central character later remade famously in Hindi cinema as Bawarchi becomes an unexpected catalyst He doesn't lecture or impose rather he subtly weaves himself into the fabric of the household using charm humor and an uncanny ability to understand each members underlying needs Sinha masterfully navigates the shifts in tone transitioning seamlessly from farcical comedy-derived from the familys incessant bickering-to deeply moving drama as the servant begins to mend their broken relationships Through his quiet efforts the film beautifully illustrates how kindness can dismantle decades of resentment helping the family rebuild the emotional bridges they had long.

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    • Trivia
      Hindi movie 'Bawarchi (1972)' was inspired by this film where Rajesh Khanna reprised the character of Rabi Ghosh in this movie.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 1966 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Bengali
    • Production company
      • New Theatres Exhibitors Pvt. Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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