William Shakespeare is an institution who has inspired every art and literary form in one way or another. Although, the number of film adaptations of his works is relatively less in Bengali film industry, the legendary play writer of Elizabet Hanera has left his mark in Bangla films in several ways. From the unforgettable 'Othello'scene of 'Saptapadi' to 'Hridmajhare' whenever Tollywood has incorporated the brilliance of his work it has turned into gold.Here we have listed seven such instances when Bengali film found inspiration in William Shakespeare's work.
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Saptapadi - The 'Othello' scene
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Bhranti Bilash - inspired by 'Comedy of Errors'
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The Last Lear - Rituparno Ghosh's 'King Lear'
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Hrid Majharey - based on 'Othello'
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Arshinagar - modern adaptation of 'Romio And Juliet'
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Hemanta - screen adaptation of 'Hamlet'
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Zulfiqar - inspired by 'Julius Caeser' and 'Antonio and Cleopatra'
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