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'''Chameli Memsaab''' (English: Madame Chameli) is a [[List of Assamese films of the 1970s|1975]] Indian [[Assamese film|Assamese]] [[romantic drama film]] directed by Abdul Majid. A love story set in a tea estate in [[Assam]], between a British tea estate owner and local tea garden worker. It starred [[George Baker (Indian actor)|George Baker]] and Binita Borgohain as leads.<ref>{{cite web| title = 'Chameli Memsaab a memorable experience'| publisher = The Assam Tribune| url = http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=dec0910/city07| date = 9 December 2010| access-date = 2014-04-21| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140423042436/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=dec0910%2Fcity07| archive-date = 23 April 2014| df = dmy-all}}</ref> The film is based on a short story by journalist and writer, Nirode Choudhury.<ref>{{cite book|title=Asomiya: Handpicked Fictions|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K31jAAAAMAAJ|date=1 January 2003|publisher=Katha|page=196|isbn=978-81-87649-42-7}}</ref> | '''''Chameli Memsaab''''' (English: Madame Chameli) is a [[List of Assamese films of the 1970s|1975]] Indian [[Assamese film|Assamese]] [[romantic drama film]] directed by Abdul Majid. A love story set in a tea estate in [[Assam]], between a British tea estate owner and local tea garden worker. It starred [[George Baker (Indian actor)|George Baker]] and Binita Borgohain as leads.<ref>{{cite web| title = 'Chameli Memsaab a memorable experience'| publisher = The Assam Tribune| url = http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=dec0910/city07| date = 9 December 2010| access-date = 2014-04-21| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140423042436/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=dec0910%2Fcity07| archive-date = 23 April 2014| df = dmy-all}}</ref> The film is based on a short story by journalist and writer, Nirode Choudhury.<ref>{{cite book|title=Asomiya: Handpicked Fictions|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K31jAAAAMAAJ|date=1 January 2003|publisher=Katha|page=196|isbn=978-81-87649-42-7}}</ref> | ||
The film was both a critical and commercial success, lead actor Baker turned into a matinee idol.<ref>{{cite web | title =Chameli's Saab returns to inaugurate film festival: Show organised at George Baker's request|publisher= The Telegraph| url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070905/asp/guwahati/story_8272863.asp |date=5 September 2007| access-date = 2014-04-21 }}</ref> At the [[23rd National Film Awards|1975 National Film Awards]], the film won the award for [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|Best Music Direction]] for Bhupen Hazarika, as well as [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese|Best Feature Film in Assamese]].<ref name="23rdawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/23rd_nff_1975.pdf|title=23rd National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=4 October 2011}}</ref> In 2013, at the 44th [[International Film Festival of India]], in Goa the film was shown as a part of "Focus: North East" section.<ref>{{cite web | title = Chameli Memsaab at 44th International Film Festival of India in Goa | publisher = India Tea | url = http://www.indiatea.co.in/chameli-memsaab-at-44th-international-film-festival-of-india-in-goa/ | date = 10 November 2013 | access-date = 2014-04-21 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140423054502/http://www.indiatea.co.in/chameli-memsaab-at-44th-international-film-festival-of-india-in-goa/ | archive-date = 23 April 2014 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> | The film was both a critical and commercial success, lead actor Baker turned into a matinee idol.<ref>{{cite web | title =Chameli's Saab returns to inaugurate film festival: Show organised at George Baker's request|publisher= The Telegraph| url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070905/asp/guwahati/story_8272863.asp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120422183404/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070905/asp/guwahati/story_8272863.asp | url-status = dead | archive-date = 22 April 2012 |date=5 September 2007| access-date = 2014-04-21 }}</ref> At the [[23rd National Film Awards|1975 National Film Awards]], the film won the award for [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|Best Music Direction]] for Bhupen Hazarika, as well as [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese|Best Feature Film in Assamese]].<ref name="23rdawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/23rd_nff_1975.pdf|title=23rd National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=4 October 2011}}</ref> In 2013, at the 44th [[International Film Festival of India]], in Goa the film was shown as a part of "Focus: North East" section.<ref>{{cite web | title = Chameli Memsaab at 44th International Film Festival of India in Goa | publisher = India Tea | url = http://www.indiatea.co.in/chameli-memsaab-at-44th-international-film-festival-of-india-in-goa/ | date = 10 November 2013 | access-date = 2014-04-21 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140423054502/http://www.indiatea.co.in/chameli-memsaab-at-44th-international-film-festival-of-india-in-goa/ | archive-date = 23 April 2014 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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== Remake== | == Remake== | ||
This film was remade in Bangla and Hindi languages. The Bangla edition 'Chameli Memsaheb', directed by Indar Sen was released in 1978. The two main roles of this film were played by [[George Baker (Indian actor)|George Bekar]] and [[Rakhee Gulzar]].<ref name="bangla">{{cite web | url=https://indiancine.ma/SXA/info | title=1978 Bangla Cinema Chameli Memsaheb | access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref> In other hand, the Hindi 'Chameli Memsaab', directed by Ajit Lahiri was released in 1981 | This film was remade in Bangla and Hindi languages. The Bangla edition 'Chameli Memsaheb', directed by Indar Sen was released in 1978. The two main roles of this film were played by [[George Baker (Indian actor)|George Bekar]] and [[Rakhee Gulzar]].<ref name="bangla">{{cite web | url=https://indiancine.ma/SXA/info | title=1978 Bangla Cinema Chameli Memsaheb | access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref> In other hand, the Hindi 'Chameli Memsaab', directed by Ajit Lahiri was released in 1981. The main roles were played by Mithun Chakraborty and Abha dhulia.<ref name="hindi">{{cite web | url=https://rateyourmusic.com/film/%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80_%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AC/ | title=1981 Hindi Film Chamelee Memsaab | access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{National Film Award Best Feature Film Assamese}} | {{National Film Award Best Feature Film Assamese}} | ||
[[Category:Indian | [[Category:1975 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | [[Category:Indian drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in Assam]] | [[Category:Films set in Assam]] | ||
[[Category:Films based on short | [[Category:Films based on Indian short stories]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in the British Raj]] | [[Category:Films set in the British Raj]] | ||
[[Category:Tea industry in Assam]] | [[Category:Tea industry in Assam]] | ||
[[Category:Best Assamese Feature Film National Film Award winners]] | [[Category:Best Assamese Feature Film National Film Award winners]] | ||
[[Category:1970s Assamese-language films]] | [[Category:1970s Assamese-language films]] | ||
[[Category:1975 drama films]] | [[Category:1975 drama films]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:25, 29 December 2025
| Chameli Memsaab | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Abdul Majid |
| Produced by | Seuj Bolchhabi Santha |
| Story by | Nirode Choudhury |
| Starring | George Baker Binita Borgohain |
| Music by | Bhupen Hazarika |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Assamese |
Chameli Memsaab (English: Madame Chameli) is a 1975 Indian Assamese romantic drama film directed by Abdul Majid. A love story set in a tea estate in Assam, between a British tea estate owner and local tea garden worker. It starred George Baker and Binita Borgohain as leads.[1] The film is based on a short story by journalist and writer, Nirode Choudhury.[2]
The film was both a critical and commercial success, lead actor Baker turned into a matinee idol.[3] At the 1975 National Film Awards, the film won the award for Best Music Direction for Bhupen Hazarika, as well as Best Feature Film in Assamese.[4] In 2013, at the 44th International Film Festival of India, in Goa the film was shown as a part of "Focus: North East" section.[5]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film is set in a tea garden in Assam, where Berkeley (George Baker) is a British owner, he falls in love with Chameli (Binita Borgohain), is local girl who works in the tea estate. Subsequently, they marry, however later he is blamed of her suicide.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- George Baker as Berkeley
- Binita Borgohain as Chameli
- Abdul Majid as Monglu
- Anil Chatterjee
- Tarun Kumar
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Music of the film was given by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.[6]
| Title | |||||||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Asom Deshor Bagisare" | Usha Mangeshkar, Bhupen Hazarika | |||||||
| 2. | "Hawa Nai Batash Nai" | Usha Mangeshkar | |||||||
| 3. | "Jigija Gijao" | Bhupen Hazarika, Usha Mangeshkar | |||||||
| 4. | "Hyre Praner Basa Mor" | Usha Mangeshkar | |||||||
| 5. | "O Bideshi Bandhu" | Bhupen Hazarika | |||||||
Remake[edit | edit source]
This film was remade in Bangla and Hindi languages. The Bangla edition 'Chameli Memsaheb', directed by Indar Sen was released in 1978. The two main roles of this film were played by George Bekar and Rakhee Gulzar.[7] In other hand, the Hindi 'Chameli Memsaab', directed by Ajit Lahiri was released in 1981. The main roles were played by Mithun Chakraborty and Abha dhulia.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "'Chameli Memsaab a memorable experience'". The Assam Tribune. 9 December 2010. Archived from the original on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ↑ Asomiya: Handpicked Fictions. Katha. 1 January 2003. p. 196. ISBN 978-81-87649-42-7.
- ↑ "Chameli's Saab returns to inaugurate film festival: Show organised at George Baker's request". The Telegraph. 5 September 2007. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ↑ "23rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "Chameli Memsaab at 44th International Film Festival of India in Goa". India Tea. 10 November 2013. Archived from the original on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ↑ "Chameli Memsaheb". Gaana. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ↑ "1978 Bangla Cinema Chameli Memsaheb". Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ↑ "1981 Hindi Film Chamelee Memsaab". Retrieved 1 February 2020.
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