Monpura (Bengali: মনপুরা) is a 2009 Bangladeshi Bengali film directed by Giasuddin Selim. Considered by critics one of the greatest Bangladeshi films ever made, it has become a cult classic due to its performances and music.
A romantic tragedy set in rural Bangladesh, Monpura stars Chanchal Chowdhury and Farhana Mili. Supporting actors are Mamunur Rashid and Fazlur Rahman Babu. Its soundtrack was composed by Shayan Chowdhury Arnob.
Monpura was Selim's film debut and its contemporary-folk soundtrack was released before the film was screened, so the film received considerable advance publicity. It set a box-office record during its first week, and its soundtrack album became one of Bangladesh's most popular. Monpura is the highest-grossing Bangladeshi film of 2009 and the 23rd highest-grossing film of all time. The film was critically praised, particularly for its performances and cinematography. Monpura received five awards at the 34th Bangladesh National Film Awards (Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actor in a Negative Role, Best Female Playback Singer, and Best Screenplay), the first 21st-century film to do so. It was remade in Indian Bengali in 2010 as Achin Pakhi, directed by Anjan Das.
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