Portrait of a survivor

Premiere of “Doriya Parer Dauloti”
“Doriya Parer Dauloti”, the last film directed by Abdullah Al Mamun, is the story of a dirt-poor woman who struggles against all odds. Douloti, played by Popy, has no one in this world except Ukil Dada. Other than him she only has a few people whom she feels attached to. However Douloti is not a girl who gives up easily. She keeps a da (a machete) to defend herself against the beasts in human form around her.
“Doriya Parer Dauloti” is written by Kamaluddin Ahmed and is a production of ATN Bangla. The late Abdullah Al Mamun apparently considered it to be one of his greatest works. Though slated for release in 2008, after a long wait the film was finally premiered on January 24 this year.
Popy, who played the central role, gave the opening speech at the premiere, saying that she was proud to be a part of this film. Theatre personality Ramendu Majumder and Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman, chairman ATN Bangla also spoke prior to the premiere.
The story begins with Douloti in rustic surroundings. She is portrayed to be a carefree girl but at the same time she is strong willed. The villagers know her well for such qualities. The film homes in on the striving of a single woman in a patriarchal society. The man she loves is killed by miscreants and she makes it her mission to seek revenge.
Ferdousi Majumder and Abdullah Al Mamun played other central roles in the film. The cast also includes Manna, Moushumi and Anjali.

Courtesy of The Daily Star