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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
    • All cast & crew
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    8samratrc1417

    The Super Houseman/housekeeper

    This is one of the classics of Bengali comedies. Hilarious yet having a very relevant social message. Directed by one of the great directors of Bengal Mr. Tapan Sinha and starring one of Bengali film industries comic geniuses Mr. Rabi Ghosh ,this film entertains people some of whom were born after Rabi Ghosh died. Its evergreen. Its also been remade in several Indian languages, the most prominent one was in Hindi called 'Bawarchi' starring Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Bhadhuri. Ghosh plays a manservant cum cook who shows up one day at a very dysfunctional family who is suffering a crisis – lack of domestic help and consequently chaos reign in the household. They hire him. He immediately takes over and takes complete control of the running of day to day affairs. He's so good that its comical the way he handles everything so masterfully. He is to housekeepers what Mary Poppins is to nannies/governesses. Gradually he cures the family off its dysfunctional aspects. This movie has a great ensemble cast of actors who are all great in their roles and still ranks as one of the greatest films from 'Tollywood'. And the best part is that it never ceases to be funny/feel-good even on viewing multiple times. Watch it with family and friends and I promise you a very quality time. Happy Viewing folks!

    WARNING! Its in Black and White and for folks with new fangled gadgetry its a sacrilege. Keep an open mind and watch it anyway.
    10anjumhaz

    Bangla black and white gem

    In this black and white epic, we see Ravi Ghosh as Dhananjoy, a stranger who suddenly arrives at a home and alters the life of the family living there. The acting of Ravi Ghosh and the exceptional story of the film bring this to a height for all time!
    9ViishyuG

    Best Movie

    Golpo Holeo Shotti blends supernatural mystery with emotional depth, delivering a suspenseful narrative that keeps you engaged. The performances are sincere, and the atmosphere is gripping, making it a compelling watch for fans of psychological horror and drama. A must watch, go for it and enjoy the experience.
    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.
    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.

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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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    • 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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