May. 08, 1969|India|132 Min.
Genre: Bangla;Family;Fantasy
Description: The Adventures of Goopy and Bagha is a 1969 film that tells a captivating story. The protagonist, Gopinath Gyne, known as Goopy, is the son of a poor grocer from the village of Amloki. Despite his lack of talent, Goopy dreams of becoming a singer. His singing is so off-key and rhythmless that the village elders, finding it amusing, convince him to sing beneath the king’s bedroom window early one morning. Unfortunately, this act angers the king, who exiles Goopy from the village on a donkey.
Wandering into a forest, Goopy meets Bagha Bayen, who has also been exiled from his village, Hortuki, for his terrible drumming. The two form a bond and soon encounter a tiger. In an attempt to scare it off, they start singing and drumming. Surprisingly, their chaotic performance attracts a group of ghosts who are enchanted by their music. The king of the ghosts, impressed, grants them three wishes, but with the condition that they can only use them together, not individually.
The duo then travels to Shundi, where they are appointed court musicians by a kind-hearted king. Meanwhile, the king of Halla, Shundi’s long-lost twin brother, is influenced by his evil chief minister and a sorcerer who poisons his mind with a magic potion. Halla’s king plans to attack Shundi, and Goopy and Bagha embark on a mission to stop the impending war. However, their journey takes a dangerous turn when they are captured in Halla.
The film blends adventure, humor, and fantasy, making it a memorable classic. Its unique storyline and vibrant characters have left a lasting impact on audiences.
Cast director: Satyajit Ray
Cast actor: Tapan Chatterjee, Santosh Dutta, Harindranath Chattopadhyay, Ajoy Banerjee, Iva Banerjee, Ratan Banerjee, Durgadas Bannerjee, Ramen Bhaduri, Binoy Bose, Dilip Bose
Original name: গুপী গাইন বাঘা বাইন