Lalsalu
| Author | Syed Waliullah |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Bengali |
| Genre | Novel |
| Published | 1948 |
| Pages | 110 |
Lalsalu is a novel by Syed Waliullah published in 1948.[1] It has become a classic of modern Bengali literature.[2] Waliullah was conferred Bangla Academy Award for this debut novel in 1961.[1]
Plot summary
The novel takes place in a fictional Mahabbatnagar village in East Bengal and depicts the life of a rural Muslim community. It focuses on Majid, an outsider, who manipulates the religious feelings of the villagers for his personal gain and establishment. He exploits a tomb covered by a piece of lalsalu (red cotton fabric), associated with ascetics and holy men.[1]
Reception
The novel is translated to English language with the title "Tree Without Roots".[3] The French traslation was made by the author's wife Anne Marie.[1] Besides, the book was translated in Urdu, Czech and German languages.[1]
Adaptation
The book was made into the well-received 2001 film with the same title, starring Raisul Islam Asad.[4] The film was directed and produced by Tanvir Mokammel. In 2003, the film earned eight Bangladesh National Film Awards, including the Best Film.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Nurul Amin. "Lalsalu". Banglapedia. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- ↑ Shafiul Alam. "Waliullah, Syed". Banglapedia. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- ↑ Choudhury, Serajul Islam (2005). "Introduction" Tree Without Roots. Dhaka, Bangladesh: writers.ink. pp. ix. ISBN 984-32-2546-5.
- ↑ "Lalsalu hits cinema halls". The Daily Star. June 28, 2003. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- ↑ Rashed Shawon (August 14, 2012). "চার দশকে আমাদের সেরা চলচ্চিত্রগুলো". bdnews24.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved March 14, 2016.