The Padma Boatman
পদ্মা নদীর মাঝি
Synopsis
In pre-Partition Bengal, Kuber, a poor fisherman struggles to survive along the wild Padma River. While navigating an affair with his spirited sister-in-law, Kuber becomes entangled with Hossain, a charismatic trader recruiting desperate villagers to settle on the isolated island of Moynadeep.
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Raisul Islam Asad
Kuber
Gulshan Ara Champa
Mala
Roopa Ganguly
Kopila
Utpal Dutt
Hossain Miah
Rabi Ghosh
Aminuddin
Abul Khair
Pitam Khuro
Sunil Mukherjee
Rashu
Ahsanul Haque Minu
Gonsha
Keramat Mawla
Nokul
Mrinal Kanti Ghosh
Syed Hasan Imam
K.S. Firoz
Afzal Sharif
Balai Sarkar
Sova Sen
Kamalika Guhathakurta
Rosey Siddiqui
Ulupi (as Rosey Arefin)
Tandra Islam
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Goutam Ghose
- Screenplay & Story
- Goutam Ghose
- Original Score
- Goutam Ghose, Alauddin Ali
- Original Title
- পদ্মা নদীর মাঝি
- Country of Origin
- Bangladesh, India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Angel Digital Private Limited, Government of West Bengal, Ashirbad Chalachchitra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Goutam Ghose
Goutam Ghose, Manik Bandopadhyay, Sunil Gangopadhyay, Fakir Lalon Shah
Goutam Ghose, Alauddin Ali
Goutam Ghose
Moloy Banerjee
Department Leadership Roster
Goutam Ghose
Director
Goutam Ghose
Original Music Composer
Goutam Ghose
Director of Photography
Goutam Ghose
Screenplay
Alauddin Ali
Original Music Composer
Moloy Banerjee
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Padma Boatman
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What is The Padma Boatman about?
In pre-Partition Bengal, Kuber, a poor fisherman struggles to survive along the wild Padma River. While navigating an affair with his spirited sister-in-law, Kuber becomes entangled with Hossain, a charismatic trader recruiting desperate villagers to settle on the isolated island of Moynadeep.
Who directed The Padma Boatman?
The Padma Boatman was directed by Goutam Ghose.
Who stars in The Padma Boatman?
The principal cast of The Padma Boatman includes Raisul Islam Asad, Gulshan Ara Champa, Roopa Ganguly, Utpal Dutt, Rabi Ghosh.
When was The Padma Boatman released and how long is it?
The Padma Boatman was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Padma Boatman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Padma Boatman was composed by Goutam Ghose, Alauddin Ali.
Is The Padma Boatman based on a book or true story?
The Padma Boatman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Manik Bandopadhyay".