Shyamol Chhaya (2004) User Reviews

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[mizan07 · 10/10 · 28 October 2005]

Best directing, best acting and deserve an Oscar price. This is Humayun Ahmed best directing, he ever did. Although the settings its common but the acting was excellent. I think he should of pick Zayed Hassin for this movie. Riaz did pretty good job. Humayun serif did the best acting. This movie its better than gladiator. The setting was pretty compared to other movies he did it before and compared to other director. Humayun Ahmed should make movies like this. He should some graphics for better picture and setting.I want to be in Humayun Ahmed movies for once, because he is a talented director and a person.He should make a movie about, the all time hit movie (DEVDAS), because the novel its in Bangla and he will do a tremendous job is he make this movie.

How Beautiful Our Cinema Was

[mehedie · 10/10 · 14 May 2022]

Acting is so much real. Now a days it is impossible to watch bangla movie with family and now they make such a disgusting movie full Love story and Nudity. Thanks Humayun Ahmed sir for Making this Awesome cinema for us. Shawon's acting was so good as Ashalata. And Humayun faridi as Liberation commander. Such a great movie based on Our Liberation War.

Beautiful characterisation

[syhasin · 10/10 · 13 February 2020]

Honestly an amazing movie for it's time. The story has a great variety of characters that demonstrated the type of people during war times. amazing characterisation. You have two females with small children who are afraid to speak up, but still mothers who discipline and protect their children.A Hindu man with his blind father and grandmother, and is the sole protector. A German engineer who may be the only educated one in the group, but also the most entitled. A tempered boat owner and his widowed daughter in law. A maulana sharing different political beliefs but is kind and protective of his pregnant wife . Two drunk boatmen. And finally, a young naive but goodwilled woman and her strict mother in-law, and caring but pushover husband. These characters has such heart breaking and touching back stories. You can't help but understand all of their flaws, why they're the way they are, especially given their times and hardships during a war. And ofc, the freedom fighters. Amazing group of men sneakily protecting anything they can. Movie may be old, and acting and graphics may seem boring, but the story and history is captivating, patriotic, and heartwarming. Amazing movie, amazing plot, amazing characters.

Shyamol Chhaya: A Heartfelt Journey Through the Triumph of 1971

[tanvirahmed-76601 · 8/10 · 7 September 2023]

"Shyamol Chhaya" is a poignant masterpiece directed and written by the legendary Humayun Ahmed, and it profoundly captures the essence of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. As a Bangladeshi, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride in our history while watching this film.

The movie skillfully weaves together the stories of survival passengers on a boat, each representing a microcosm of the war's impact. It highlights the raw, human emotions that were at the core of the struggle for independence. From Pitambar's devotion to his blind father and grandmother to Karim's unwavering commitment to protecting Ratri, the film portrays the resilience and determination of the people during those trying times.

This chayachobi takes us on a harrowing journey, mirroring the suffering and despair faced by Bangladeshis in 1971. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals for the freedom of our nation. As a viewer, I couldn't help but be moved by the depiction of the war's horrors and the indomitable spirit of those who endured them.

This chayachobi is not just a piece of cinematic artistry; it's a testament to the strength and courage of the Bangladeshi people during one of the most challenging chapters in our history. It makes me incredibly proud to be a Bangladeshi, knowing the sacrifices made by our forefathers for the freedom we enjoy today. Big respect to the freedom fighters.

"Shyamol Chhaya" is a cinematic gem that not only honors our past but also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our history and cherishing the hard-fought freedom we now possess.