Humayun Ahmed’s Ghetuputro Komola and Nandito Noroke: A Study of Sexual Exploitation and Repression

Abstract

The principle aim of this paper is to create awareness among people about sexuality by analyzing two films of Humayun Ahmed, Ghetuputro Komola (Pleasure Boy Komola) and Nandito Noroke (In Blissful Hell). This dissertation focuses on the sexual exploitation and repression in our society as it is reflected in those films. This study intends to present the practicalsituation of existing society regarding sexuality by relating it with the films. The first chapter focuses on the film Ghetuputro Komola,which actually represents the regressive culture and tradition of pederasty of mediaeval Bengal, while the second chapter concentrates on the sufferings of females, especially mentally challenged women in this patriarchal society. In both chapters, real scenario of present society has been connected with the films by mentioning relative data. This study believes that change can come only through awareness. As literature is a reflection of real life and films are the best way to convey messages to the common people in an entertaining way, through presenting these two films this paper intends to create awareness among people about sexuality to ensure a safe and secure life