Jibon Theke Neya is an exemplar of political satire based on the dominance of West Pakistan on East right after the partition of Indian sub-continent in 1947. Being a symbol a sharp reaction against the fascism, it has got the stature of being a classic. The movie metaphorically depicts how East part of Pakistan was ruled by the West.
Zahir Raihan, a prominent film maker in Bangladesh, with his exquisite direction power, beautifully showcases a family as a symbol of the country, and as a metaphor to the political fascist, Ayub Khan, an autocratic woman was there as a central character in a family. With great care, the story is written to project the occurrences of political motion metaphorically. Each and every cast of 'Jibon Theke Neya' has done remarkable acting.
In this movie, few well-known songs, for instance, Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano, Karar Oi Louho Kopat, a song by the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and now national anthem Amar Sonar Bangla are used. Many say that the movie inspired the Liberation War of 1971. The songs used in the movie were motivational for the freedom fighters. It is also said that Mukti Joddhas also known as freedom fighters used to listen to the songs to be imbued with the feeling of nationalism and to stand up for their rights and freedom.
Those who want to know about Bangladesh and its history, it is a must watch since the history behind it is so intriguing.
This can be a film which is worth watching for all kinds of viewers, especially for those who want to know as to the Language Movement of 1952 and the mass uprising of 1969. The movie is considered as a classical one by Zahir Raihan.
With a blend of tremendous acting and a great plot, this movie is deemed as one and only movie to be based on the Mother Language right movement. Comedy and drama too are parts of the movie which make it more interesting. One gets to find out the way Bangalees fought for their mother tongue, how they fought for the rights to talk in Bangla, how cruel Pakistani military government was to the Bangalees and how they tried to impose Urdu as a lingua franca on the people of East Pakistan.
Showing the political movements are indeed a bold step taken by Zahir Raihan. Since it is a movie inspired by incidents happening during the mass uprising of 1969, it instils the actual spirit of independence in people's minds, even though the movie was released before the Liberation War.
National Anthem of Bangladesh, "Amar Shonar Bangla" was played in the movie for the first time. This song has not only been used as the National Anthem, but it had also been sucess to create the spirit of nationalism among the common masses. The song sung in the jail is truly inspiring. The lyrics are bound to motivate people. The lyrics go like --- "Break that lock, break that iron gate of jail, fire on the jails and release all victims."
Therefore, it will be wrong to say that it is a movie that projected socio-political scenario only; rather it plays the role of an essential catalyst that brought people from every spheres of life for a same cause which is to demand independence, freedom from autocracy.
It is the subject matter of director Zahir Raihan's work that distinguishes him from his fellow directors and contemporaries. Having powerful nationalist beliefs, Zahir Raihan reflects the ideologies evidently in his work.
Zahir Raihan is one of those few people to break the curfew on 21st of February 1952. He also wrote 'Arek Falgun' while he was in jail based on the Language Movement. He was arrested because of his involvement in the Language Movement. His works are always considered to be iconic. Thus, this film Jibon Theke Neya too is an iconic one which is highly recommended for the enthusiast of Bangladeshi history.
Even after 42 years since his death, Zahir Raihan is regarded to be a remarkable director who left his mark in Bangladeshi movies. The way he pulled of 'Jibon Theke Neya' metaphorically still inspire filmmakers of today who want to create impactful and powerful work. Therefore, from aspiring filmmakers, history enthusiasts to normal audience, everyone should watch this movie.
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