Bhatir Purush (2008)

Bhatir Purush (2008) poster

This documentary unfolds the life and works of legendary 'baul' artiste Shah Abdul Karim. Abdul Karim was born in a low land area in Sunamganj district nearly hundred years ago. The place remains submerged almost eight months of the year. Karim never had a chance to attend school. But the gifted rhymester learnt from his surroundings, the people and nature and in time, he turned into a living legend. Karim has earned hundreds of awards including 'Ekushey Padak,' the highest national award in Bangladesh. The documentary narrates many untold aspects of Karim's life. Throughout the documentary, the 'baul samrat' (King of bauls) speaks on various facets of his music and life, including the approximate number of his songs, his 'murshid' (mentor), his second wife Sarala (whose inspiration was remarkable on his music) and many other aspects.

Director: Shakoor Majid
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Britannia Media Communications
Country: Bangladesh
Language: বাংলা
Original Language: bn
More Films by Director: Shakoor Majid

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bhatir Purush about?
This documentary unfolds the life and works of legendary 'baul' artiste Shah Abdul Karim. Abdul Karim was born in a low land area in Sunamganj district nearly hundred years ago. The place remains submerged almost eight months of the year. Karim never had a chance to attend school. But the gifted rhymester learnt from his surroundings, the people and nature and in time, he turned into a living legend. Karim has earned hundreds of awards including 'Ekushey Padak,' the highest national award in Bangladesh. The documentary narrates many untold aspects of Karim's life. Throughout the documentary, the 'baul samrat' (King of bauls) speaks on various facets of his music and life, including the approximate number of his songs, his 'murshid' (mentor), his second wife Sarala (whose inspiration was remarkable on his music) and many other aspects.
Who directed Bhatir Purush?
Bhatir Purush was directed by Shakoor Majid.
Who stars in Bhatir Purush?
Bhatir Purush stars Shah Abdul Karim, Humayun Ahmed, Anwar Chowdhury, Sanjeeb Chowdhury, Ruhi Thakur, Jamal Uddin Hasan Banna.
How long is Bhatir Purush?
Bhatir Purush has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
Where was Bhatir Purush produced?
Bhatir Purush was produced in Bangladesh.