The Padma Boatman (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film
Released in 1993, The Padma Boatman is a drama film directed by Goutam Ghose, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the timeless literary work by Manik Bandyopadhyay, Padma Nadir Majhi was directed by Gautam Ghosh. The movie illustrates the tumultuous lives of the fishermen and their families, living by the river Padma. Beautiful shots of the river, Ghosh's flair for realism and brilliant display of acting skills by noted actors of Bangladesh and West Bengal, including Utpal Dutt, Robi Ghosh, Abul Khayer, Raisul Islam Asad, Champa, and Rupa Ganguli, fetched the movie local and international honours.
Who’s in it. The Padma Boatman stars Raisul Islam Asad as Kuber, Roopa Ganguly as Kopila, Champa as Mala and Utpal Dutt as Hussain Miah, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Padma Boatman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Padma Boatman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Padma Boatman (1993)?
- In GB, The Padma Boatman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Padma Boatman?
- The Padma Boatman stars Raisul Islam Asad, Roopa Ganguly, Champa, Utpal Dutt and Humayun Faridi.
- When was The Padma Boatman released?
- The Padma Boatman was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.