Underplayed Gems

Ashikkhito (1978)

Ashikkhito poster
Directed by
Azizur Rahman
Genre
drama film
Country
Bangladesh
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This is a Bangladeshi drama from 1978 about an illiterate man navigating society. It focuses on his struggles and the challenges posed by his lack of education. The film won awards for its lead actor's performance.

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What happens

Ashikkhito (English: Illiterate) (Bengali: অশিক্ষিত) is a 1978 Bangladeshi film directed by Azizur Rahman starring Abdur Razzak and Anjana Sultana opposite him. Razzak garnered Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film. It bagged National Film Awards in two categories that year. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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