Sri Beniprasad, owner of "Model Drugs," discovers his workers’ grievances when he finds a bulletin circulated by them. Though his son Dilip is involved with the company, he advises his father to investigate independently. Taking on a disguise as a common laborer, Beni Prasad learns that his executives are dishonest and oppressive, even mistreating him. He is welcomed by Rammoy, a worker, and his family, where Jayanta, an enigmatic leader of the labor movement, regularly appears. During a secret meeting, Jayanta realizes Beni Prasad is undercover and orders his glasses broken, rendering him unable to see. Both Beni Prasad and Rammoy's daughter Reba question Jayanta’s true identity, which is revealed in a twist at the film's end.

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Pratikar (1944)

Chhabi Biswas's Directorial Debut Film.

★ 8/10 November 11, 1944

Drama

Director: Chhabi Biswas  ·  Writer: Premendra Mitra

Sri Beniprasad, owner of "Model Drugs," discovers his workers’ grievances when he finds a bulletin circulated by them. Though his son Dilip is involved with the company, he advises his father to investigate independently. Taking on a disguise as a common laborer, Beni Prasad learns that his executives are dishonest and oppressive, even mistreating him. He is welcomed by Rammoy, a worker, and his family, where Jayanta, an enigmatic leader of the labor movement, regularly appears. During a secret meeting, Jayanta realizes Beni Prasad is undercover and orders his glasses broken, rendering him unable to see. Both Beni Prasad and Rammoy's daughter Reba question Jayanta’s true identity, which is revealed in a twist at the film's end.

Director

Chhabi Biswas Chhabi Biswas

Cast

Chhabi Biswas Chhabi Biswas Sailen Choudhury Sailen Choudhury Phani Burma Phani Burma Rabi Ray Rabi Ray Jiben Bose Jiben Bose Shyam Laha Shyam Laha Bechu Singha Bechu Singha Kanu Bannerjee Kanu Bannerjee Kumar Mitra Kumar Mitra Renuka Roy Renuka Roy Reba Devi Reba Devi Bandana Devi Bandana Devi