MLA Fatakeshto (2006)

Original title

M.L.A ফাটাকেষ্ট

Directed by

Swapan Saha

Genre

drama film, action film

Country

India

Runtime

2h 19m

Rating

7.6 of 10 from 5 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A strong-willed man rises in local politics to fight corruption and injustice in West Bengal. He takes on powerful enemies with sharp words and physical action.

fast-pacedexplosivedefiantdramaticpolitically chargedgrittyhigh-energycatchy

What happens

MLA Fatakeshto is a 2006 Indian Bengali language political action film directed by Swapan Saha and produced by Shree Venkatesh Films. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty in the titular role alongside Debashree Roy, Rajatava Dutta, Soumitra Chatterjee, Koel Mallick and Shantilal Mukherjee in supporting roles. This film is famous for its screenplay and dialogues written by N.K Salil, songs composed by Jeet Gannguli and action sequences designed by Judo Ramu. It was declared to be an all-time blockbuster at the box office, helped by the 2006 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election. The film received generally positive reviews upon its release. Critics were particularly appreciative of the political issues and portrayal in the film, catchy dialogues, the performances of Mithun Chakraborty, Koel Mallick, Rajatava Dutta, the music, and the slick action sequences. MLA Fatakeshto emerged as the highest grossing Bengali film of 2006. It won Anandalok Awards for the best Villain. MLA Fatakeshto was followed by Minister Fatakeshto, which released in 2007. It has gained fame for its dialogues such as "Saala Marbo ekhaney, lash porbe sashane"(Here by me you will be hit and in the cremation ground your body will be fit) and "Fatakeshto khobor dekhe na, khobor pore na, khobor toiri kore" (Neither Fatakeshto watches news, nor reads, he makes news). The film collected ₹7.5 crore at the Box Office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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