Mar. 04, 2011|Bangladesh|2 Min.|R
Genre: Bangla;Drama;Kids
Description: The film “Chalo Paltai,” released in 2011, explores the complex relationship between a father and his son. Subhomoy, played by Prosenjit Chatterjee, is a widower raising his two children, Gourav (Aryann Bhowmik) and Munni (Tathoi Deb). Though Gourav struggles academically, he is passionate about cricket and shows remarkable talent in the sport. His dream is to become a professional cricketer, but Subhomoy, who wishes for his son to pursue a stable career as an engineer or doctor, opposes this aspiration.
After failing his pre-board exams, Gourav is barred from sitting for the Madhyamik examinations. Devastated, Subhomoy pleads with the school principal for a five-day extension to help Gourav improve his academic performance. However, Gourav’s struggles persist, leading to a heated confrontation between father and son. In a fit of anger, Subhomoy strikes Gourav, causing him to fall and sustain a severe head injury. Gourav slips into a coma and is rushed to the hospital.
The incident deeply affects Subhomoy, who begins to question the state’s education system, which places immense pressure on children and deprives them of their childhood. He becomes an advocate for educational reform, voicing his concerns on television and gaining widespread support from the public. Despite his efforts, the government remains unresponsive.
Determined to bring about change, Subhomoy devises a plan to confront the Chief Minister directly. He straps a fake bomb to his body and enters the CM’s office. There, he delivers a compelling argument about the flaws in the modern education system. The CM acknowledges the need for reform and promises to address the issue.
The film concludes on a hopeful note as Gourav undergoes a successful operation and recovers from his coma. He returns to his passion for cricket, achieving a major milestone by scoring a century in his first match. “Chalo Paltai” is a heartfelt narrative that highlights the struggles of parental expectations, the flaws in education, and the importance of pursuing one’s dreams.
Original name: Chalo Paltai