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'''''MLA Fatakeshto''''' is a 2006 Indian [[Bengali language]] [[Action film|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|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]].


'''''MLA Fatakeshto''''' is a 2006 Indian [[Bengali language|Bengali]]-language [[political drama]] film directed by [[Swapan Saha]] for [[Shree Venkatesh Films]], starring [[Mithun Chakraborty]], [[Debashree Roy]], [[Koel Mallick]], [[Rajatava Dutta]] and [[Soumitra Chatterjee]]. The film was a commercial success at the box office, helped by the [[2006 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
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 [[List of Indian Bengali films of 2006|highest grossing Bengali film of 2006]]. It won [[Anandalok Puraskar|Anandalok Awards for the best Villain]]. ''MLA Fatakeshto'' was followed by ''[[Minister Fatakeshto]]'', which released in 2007.


It is the first of the two-film [[Fatakeshto (film series)|Fatakeshto series]] (the other being ''[[Minister Fatakeshto]]'') and has gained fame for its dialogue "{{transl|bn|Marbo ekhane, lash porbe sashane}}" [I will hit you here and the body will be there at the cremation ground].<ref name=Mithunda>{{cite web|title=Tollywood top draws 2006|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061231/asp/calcutta/story_7204391.asp|publisher=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)]]|accessdate=3 October 2016|date=31 December 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721060048/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061231/asp/calcutta/story_7204391.asp|archive-date=21 July 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Bandopadhyay|first1=Sabyasachi|title=Pranab-Mithun no-show at Jangipur|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/pranabmithun-noshow-at-jangipur/448334/|publisher=[[Indian Express]]|accessdate=3 October 2016|date=18 April 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=These dialogues were written in marginalized people's language, so it has become relevant in election campaign, says NK Salil dgtl|url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/these-dialogues-were-written-in-marginalized-peoples-language-so-it-has-become-relevant-in-election-campaign-says-nk-salil-dgtl/cid/1270553|access-date=2021-03-12|website=www.anandabazar.com|language=bn}}</ref> The film collected {{INR|7.5 crore}} at the Box Office.<ref name=":0" />
It has gained fame for its dialogues such as "''Saala'' {{Transliteration|bn|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).<ref name="Mithunda">{{cite web|title=Tollywood top draws 2006|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061231/asp/calcutta/story_7204391.asp|publisher=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)]]|accessdate=3 October 2016|date=31 December 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721060048/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061231/asp/calcutta/story_7204391.asp|archive-date=21 July 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Bandopadhyay|first1=Sabyasachi|title=Pranab-Mithun no-show at Jangipur|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/pranabmithun-noshow-at-jangipur/448334/|publisher=[[Indian Express]]|accessdate=3 October 2016|date=18 April 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=These dialogues were written in marginalized people's language, so it has become relevant in election campaign, says NK Salil dgtl|url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/these-dialogues-were-written-in-marginalized-peoples-language-so-it-has-become-relevant-in-election-campaign-says-nk-salil-dgtl/cid/1270553|access-date=2021-03-12|website=www.anandabazar.com|language=bn}}</ref> The film collected {{INR|7.5 crore}} at the Box Office.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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It is the tale of seven days of a small time goon who becomes an [[M.L.A]].
It is the tale of seven days of a small time goon who becomes an [[M.L.A]].


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Mithun Chakraborty]] as Krishno "Fatakeshto" Deb Chatterjee, who becomes the Home Minister with the help of the [[Chief minister|CM]]
* [[Mithun Chakraborty]] as Krishno "Fatakeshto" Deb Chatterjee; a local goon who initially worked for Home Minister Ranadeb Pal and later becomes the Home Minister with the help of the [[Chief minister|CM]]
* [[Koel Mallick]] as Chaitali Roy, news reporter of 'Khobor Kolkata'
* [[Soumitra Chatterjee]] as the Chief Minister
* [[Soumitra Chatterjee]] as the Chief Minister
* [[Debashree Roy]] as Nandini Chatterjee, Krishno's wife
* [[Debashree Roy]] as Nandini Chatterjee, Fatakeshto's wife
* [[Rajatava Dutta]] as the Home Minister Ranadeb Pal
* [[Rajatava Dutta]] as the Home Minister Ranadeb Pal
* [[Koel Mallick]] as Chaitali Roy, news reporter of Khabor Kolkata
* [[Shantilal Mukhopadhyay]] as Haridas Pal, Ranadeb's PA
* [[Shantilal Mukhopadhyay]] as Haridas Pal, Ranadeb's PA
* [[Bharat Kaul]] as [[Deputy superintendent of police|DSP]] Durjoy Naag
* [[Bharat Kaul]] as [[Deputy superintendent of police|DSP]] Durjoy Naag
* Sanjib Dasgupta as Atim Ghosh, leader of the Opposition
* [[Sanjib Dasgupta]] as Atim Ghosh, leader of the Opposition
* Sumit Ganguly as Ratan Basak, Ranadeb's henchman
* [[Sumit Ganguly]] as Ratan Basak, Ranadeb's henchman
* Shyamal Dutta as chief editor of Khabor Kolkata
* [[Shyamal Dutta]] as chief editor of Khabor Kolkata
* [[Anshu Bach]] as Krishno's "Fatakeshto" and Nandini's Son


== Music ==
==Soundtrack==
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== Reception ==
== Reception ==


=== Box Office ===
=== Box office ===
Made at the budget of {{INR}} 2 crore, the film was released with 61 prints and collected over {{INR}} 7.50 crore in 75 days.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Nag |first1=Kushali |title=Mithun vs Mithun |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/mithun-vs-mithun/cid/963255 |access-date=13 July 2021 |publisher=[[The Telegraph (India)]] |date=11 October 2007}}</ref>
Made at the budget of {{INR}} 2 crore, the film was released with 61 prints and collected over {{INR}} 7.50 crore in 75 days.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Nag |first1=Kushali |title=Mithun vs Mithun |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/mithun-vs-mithun/cid/963255 |access-date=13 July 2021 |publisher=[[The Telegraph (India)]] |date=11 October 2007}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
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Latest revision as of 09:15, 4 March 2026

MLA Fatakeshto
Poster
Directed bySwapan Saha
Screenplay byN.K. Salil
Story byN. K. Salil
StarringMithun Chakraborty
Koel Mallick
Debashree Roy
Soumitra Chatterjee
Rajatava Dutta
Music byJeet Gannguli
Edited bySuresh Urs
Release date
  • 14 April 2006 (2006-04-14) (India)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali
Budget₹ 2 crores
Box office₹ 7.50 crores[1]

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).[2][3][4] The film collected ₹7.5 crore at the Box Office.

Plot[edit | edit source]

It is the tale of seven days of a small time goon who becomes an M.L.A.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

MLA Fatakeshto
Soundtrack album by
Jeet Gannguli
Released2006
Recorded2005
StudioShree Venkatesh Films
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageBengali
LabelSVF
Jeet Gannguli chronology
Priyotoma
(2006) 		MLA Fatakeshto
(2006) 		Refugee
(2006)
Singles from MLA Fatakeshto
  1. "Ami MLA Fatakeshto"
    Released: 7 Feb 2019
  2. "Bibi Asol Hero"
    Released: 7 Feb 2019
  3. "Khusir Aalo"
    Released: 7 Feb 2019

All lyrics are written by Gautam Sushmit; all music is composed by Jeet Gannguli.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Bibi Asol Hero"Amit Kumar2:42
2."Ami MLA Fatakeshto"Amit Kumar4:58
3."Khusir Aalo"Amit Kumar, Pamela Jain5:19
4."MLA Fatakesto (Theme Song)"Chaturvedi, Jeet Gannguli 

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Made at the budget of ₹ 2 crore, the film was released with 61 prints and collected over ₹ 7.50 crore in 75 days.[1][5]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Award Category Recipient and Nominees Result
Anandalok Awards Best Villain Rajatava Dutta Won

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "মিঠুন চক্রবর্তী". www.magzter.com. Anandalok. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ↑ "Tollywood top draws 2006". The Telegraph (Calcutta). 31 December 2006. Archived from the original on 21 July 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  3. ↑ Bandopadhyay, Sabyasachi (18 April 2009). "Pranab-Mithun no-show at Jangipur". Indian Express. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "These dialogues were written in marginalized people's language, so it has become relevant in election campaign, says NK Salil dgtl". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  5. ↑ Nag, Kushali (11 October 2007). "Mithun vs Mithun". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 13 July 2021.

External links[edit | edit source]

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