Gopen Mullick and Bengali films.
Composer Gopen Mullick emerged as one of the powerful music directors of the 50s, 60s and 70s. He made immense contribution in Bengali films of the 60s and 70s.
In the 50s, his effort in Bengali films was overshadowed by musical giants like Robin Chatterjee, Anupam Ghatak, Anil Bagchi, Kalipada Sen, Pabitra Chatterjee and others. But he gave excellent music in Suchitra Sen’s film Subhoratri in 1956. The other notable films where he composed music included Aparadhi, Paap O Paapi, Bishkanya, Agnibanya, etc. In the film Bishkanya, Hemanta Mukherjee’s song “megher swapan dekhi”, and Manobendra Mukherjee’s song “khabo khabo korche” were very impressive.
In Uttam Kumar’s film Jibon Mrityu, Gopen Mullick’s music amazed the listeners. The film was released in 1967 and it was directed by eminent director Hiren Nag. Although the film was in the nature of crime-thriller, the music of the film had a big role to play in the success of the film. The best song in the film included “kono katha na bole” sung by Manna Dey and Sandhya Mukherjee. The duet song had great classical andaz and Uttam Kumar gave excellent lips in the brilliant song.
In Bhanu Banerjee’s comedy film Ashite Ashiona, Gopen Mullick’s music was extremely successful. Ruma Guha Thakurta was the heroine in the film. Manna Dey’s song “dub dub dub diye jai” had comedy andaz, while the duet song “Jodi akash hoto” had romantic song. Manna Dey and Ruma Guha Thakurta both sang the duet song.
Gopen Mullick composed brilliant music in Uttam Kumar’s film Sabarmati. The film was directed by Hiren Nag. Manna Dey’s song “dekhoni ki pathore phote phool” became a big hit. Gopen Mullick gave a comedy song “tak dhin dhin ta” to Kishore Kumar and Ila Bose in the film. The other film where Gopen Mullick composed impressive music included Uttam Kumar’s Teen Adhyay. Most of the songs were sung by Manna Dey, and some were picturised on actor Anup Kumar. Even in the film Tapashi, Gopen Mullick’s composition for Sandhya Mukherjee, titled “alor bhuban hariye geche” became a big hit.
In the 70s, Gopen Mullick composed music in the films Agnijuger Kahini, Aleyar Alo, Bondi Bidhata, Tushartirtha Amarnath, Ghatkali. He even composed music in the film Baikunther Will. After the demise of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar in 1980, melodious songs in Bengali films lost their significance. Gopen Mullick’s works should be restored and preserved for the new generation as he creations were unique, classically oriented and melodious in nature.
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Amazing Uttam Kumar in Jibon Mrityu.
Amazing Uttam Kumar in Jibon Mrityu.
Uttam Kumar was amazing in the film Jibon Mrityu. The film had been released in 1967. It was directed by Hiren Nag, who learned direction from renowned director Ajoy Kar.
In Jibon Mrityu, Uttam Kumar played the role of Ashok Mukherjee, who was branch manager Citizen’s Bank. He established himself after his father died, and was brought up by mother Aparna Debi. He loved Supriya Debi, who was the daughter of Prashad Mukherjee. Her father’s business was in doldrums and he appointed N. Biswanathan as legal advisor to address his debts. But the debts grew, and he died out of frustration.
Uttam Kumar was all-rounder during his college days. Besides being brilliant, he was great singer, and he gave able lips in Manna Dey’s song “kono katha na bole” composed by Gopen Mullick. His friend Tarun Kumar relied on him to pass the examination. He loved Subrata Chatterji who never married him.
Uttam Kumar rose to fame. His office-mates conspired against him, namely Dipak Mukherjee, Prashanto Kumar and Bankim Ghosh. Dipak Mukherjee, made a duplicate key of the Bank’s locker, he stole all the money and shared it with Bankim Ghosh and Prashanto Kumar. Uttam Kumar was charged for stealing the money from the bank and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. N. Biswanathan was provided money to prevent him from taking the brief of Uttam Kumar.
His mother died after Uttam Kumar went to jail. After coming out of prison, he went to forest of Ratangarh to find Tarun Kumar. But he was transferred. He stayed in the house of Kamal Mitra. He prevented the nephews of Kamal Mitra from stealing his will, so Kamal Mitra provided him money to take revenge against the conspirators.
Uttam Kumar came back to Kolkata in the new name of Santaprasad Singh, wearing a Punjabi Turban. He advised Bankim Ghosh to open liquor business in addition to rice business. He gave money after mortgaging the rice mill. Bankim Ghosh was caught by the police and imprisoned.
He asked Prashanto Kumar to burn his factory to stop trade union demands and get insurance money. The trade union leader was advised by Uttam Kumar to surrender before the police to prove innocence. Prashanto Kumar was also arrested. He ruined Dipak Mukherjee and N. Biswanathan by instigating to buy shares in bogus company, which failed and they suffered huge financial services.
Uttam Kumar proved once again in Jibon Mrityu that he was one-man industry. The film was remade in hindi with the title Jiban Mrityu where Dharmender played the role of Uttam Kumar.
Uttam Kumar was amazing in the film Jibon Mrityu. The film had been released in 1967. It was directed by Hiren Nag, who learned direction from renowned director Ajoy Kar.
In Jibon Mrityu, Uttam Kumar played the role of Ashok Mukherjee, who was branch manager Citizen’s Bank. He established himself after his father died, and was brought up by mother Aparna Debi. He loved Supriya Debi, who was the daughter of Prashad Mukherjee. Her father’s business was in doldrums and he appointed N. Biswanathan as legal advisor to address his debts. But the debts grew, and he died out of frustration.
Uttam Kumar was all-rounder during his college days. Besides being brilliant, he was great singer, and he gave able lips in Manna Dey’s song “kono katha na bole” composed by Gopen Mullick. His friend Tarun Kumar relied on him to pass the examination. He loved Subrata Chatterji who never married him.
Uttam Kumar rose to fame. His office-mates conspired against him, namely Dipak Mukherjee, Prashanto Kumar and Bankim Ghosh. Dipak Mukherjee, made a duplicate key of the Bank’s locker, he stole all the money and shared it with Bankim Ghosh and Prashanto Kumar. Uttam Kumar was charged for stealing the money from the bank and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. N. Biswanathan was provided money to prevent him from taking the brief of Uttam Kumar.
His mother died after Uttam Kumar went to jail. After coming out of prison, he went to forest of Ratangarh to find Tarun Kumar. But he was transferred. He stayed in the house of Kamal Mitra. He prevented the nephews of Kamal Mitra from stealing his will, so Kamal Mitra provided him money to take revenge against the conspirators.
Uttam Kumar came back to Kolkata in the new name of Santaprasad Singh, wearing a Punjabi Turban. He advised Bankim Ghosh to open liquor business in addition to rice business. He gave money after mortgaging the rice mill. Bankim Ghosh was caught by the police and imprisoned.
He asked Prashanto Kumar to burn his factory to stop trade union demands and get insurance money. The trade union leader was advised by Uttam Kumar to surrender before the police to prove innocence. Prashanto Kumar was also arrested. He ruined Dipak Mukherjee and N. Biswanathan by instigating to buy shares in bogus company, which failed and they suffered huge financial services.
Uttam Kumar proved once again in Jibon Mrityu that he was one-man industry. The film was remade in hindi with the title Jiban Mrityu where Dharmender played the role of Uttam Kumar.
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