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Bengali CINEMA · 1944
Pratikar
প্রতিকার
Chhabi Biswas's Directorial Debut Film.
Overview
Sri Beniprasad, owner of "Model Drugs," discovers his workers’ grievances when he finds a bulletin circulated by them. Though his son Dilip is involved with the company, he advises his father to investigate independently. Taking on a disguise as a common laborer, Beni Prasad learns that his executives are dishonest and oppressive, even mistreating him. He is welcomed by Rammoy, a worker, and his family, where Jayanta, an enigmatic leader of the labor movement, regularly appears. During a secret meeting, Jayanta realizes Beni Prasad is undercover and orders his glasses broken, rendering him unable to see. Both Beni Prasad and Rammoy's daughter Reba question Jayanta’s true identity, which is revealed in a twist at the film's end.
A closer look
Pratikar (1944) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Chhabi Biswas. The cast includes Chhabi Biswas, Sailen Choudhury, Phani Burma, Rabi Ray.
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Pratikar FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Pratikar?
Pratikar is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Pratikar?
Our source metadata lists 11 November 1944. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Pratikar?
The listed director is Chhabi Biswas.
Who is in the cast of Pratikar?
The available cast credits include Chhabi Biswas, Sailen Choudhury, Phani Burma, Rabi Ray, Jiben Bose. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What type of movie is Pratikar?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Pratikar?
The original title in our source data is প্রতিকার. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Pratikar about?
Sri Beniprasad, owner of "Model Drugs," discovers his workers’ grievances when he finds a bulletin circulated by them. Though his son Dilip is involved with the company, he advises his father to investigate independently. Taking on a disguise as a common laborer, Beni Prasad learns that his executives are dishonest and oppressive, even mistreating him. He is welcomed by Rammoy, a worker, and his family, where Jayanta, an enigmatic leader of the labor movement, regularly appears. During a secret meeting, Jayanta realizes Beni Prasad is undercover and orders his glasses broken, rendering him unable to see. Both Beni Prasad and Rammoy's daughter Reba question Jayanta’s true identity, which is revealed in a twist at the film's end.
