# Paglu

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2011 Indian Bengali film

Paglu Theatrical poster of Paglu Directed by Rajiv Kumar Biswas Written by N.K. Salil Screenplay by N.K. Salil Produced by Nispal Singh Starring Dev Koel Rajatava Dutta Cinematography Kumud Verma Edited by Rabiranjan Maitra Aninda Chattopadhyay Music by Jeet Gannguli Production company Surinder Films Distributed by Shree Venkatesh Films Release date 3 June 2011 (2011-06-03) Running time 159 minutes Country India Language Bengali Budget ₹5 crore[1] Box office ₹9.95 crore[2]

***Paglu*** (transl. *Crazy*) is a 2011 Indian [Bengali](/source/Bengali_language)-language [romantic action](/source/Action_film) film directed by [Rajiv Kumar Biswas](/source/Rajiv_Kumar_Biswas). Produced by [Nispal Singh](/source/Nispal_Singh) under the banner of [Surinder Films](/source/Surinder_Films), the film stars [Dev](/source/Dev_(Bengali_actor)) and [Koel Mallick](/source/Koel_Mallick), [Rajatava Dutta](/source/Rajatava_Dutta) in lead roles. The screenplay and the dialogues were written by [N.K Salil](/source/N._K._Salil), with the songs composed by [Jeet Gannguli](/source/Jeet_Gannguli).[3][4][5] The cinematography was handled by Kumud Verma, action and dance sequences were choreographed by Judo Ramu and Baba Yadav respectively. The film follows the story of how a college student falls in love with a [non resident Indian](/source/Non_resident_Indian) girl. The movie was a remake of 2006 Telugu movie *[Devadasu](/source/Devadasu_(2006_film))*.[6]

*Paglu* marked the fourth collaboration of Dev with Koel. The film is the first instalment of the *Paglu* franchise. The film successfully ran more than 150 days in West Bengal was the highest grossing Bengali movie until the 2013 film [*Chander Pahar*](/source/Chander_Pahar_(film)).[7][8] The film currently stands as the [tenth highest grossing Bengali movies of all time](/source/List_of_highest-grossing_Indian_Bengali_films), with a lifetime collection of over ₹9.95 crore.

## Plot

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The film begins with Dev, a college student, meeting Rimi– a girl who comes from the [U.S](/source/United_States). to take admission in 'Princeton' College for completing papers. She becomes a matter of rivalry between Dev and his rival in college, Ronnie, whom Dev defeats in a challenge and wins over Rimi. Rimi's father, a senator in the U.S., arrives in town and takes her back to the U.S. on the pretext of celebrating her birthday. He separates the couple, but they vow to get back to each other. Dev's visa is rejected so he organizes a public rally and pleads his love for Rimi which helps him to get his visa. Once he is in the U.S., he starts a game with Rimi's father which sees Dev laying down a challenge to him and also sees Dev getting beaten up by his security guards. He returns and takes Rimi away with him, but later Rimi goes back to her house. The film concludes with Dev going back to [India](/source/India) and Rimi joining him there.[9]

## Cast

- [Dev](/source/Dev_(Bengali_actor)) as Dev aka Paglu

- [Koel](/source/Koel_Mallick) as Rimi Sen

- [Rajatava Dutta](/source/Rajatava_Dutta) as Gunodhar Sen, Rimi's Father, Senator of the [United States](/source/United_States)

- [Tulika Basu](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tulika_Basu&action=edit&redlink=1) as Madhabilata Sen aka Madhu, Rimi's mother

- [Partha Sarathi Chakraborty](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Partha_Sarathi_Chakraborty&action=edit&redlink=1) as Krishna, Dev's friend

- [Pradip Dhar](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pradip_Dhar&action=edit&redlink=1) as Mahadev, Madhabi's brother

- RJ Sayan as Dev's friend.

- [Titas Bhowmik](/source/Titas_Bhowmik)

## Soundtrack

Paglu Soundtrack album by Jeet Gannguli Released 2011 Recorded 2010 Studio Surinder Films Genre Feature film soundtrack Label Surinder Films Producer Surinder Films Jeet Gannguli chronology Josh (2010) Paglu (2011) Bhorer Alo (2011) Singles from Paglu "Paglu Title Track" Released: 25 April 2011 "Mon Bebagi" Released: 23 May 2011 "Jane Mon" Released: 16 Jun 2011 "Eshechi Toke Niye" Released: 7 July 2011 "Prem Ki Bujhini" Released: 18 August 2011

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All lyrics are written by Priyo Chattopadhyay, Prasen (Prasenjit Mukherjee); all music is composed by [Jeet Gannguli](/source/Jeet_Gannguli).

Track listing No. Title Lyrics Singer(s) Length 1. "Paglu Title Track" Priyo Chattopadhyay Mika Singh & Akriti Kakkar 03:34 2. "Prem Ki Bujhini" Prasen (Prasenjit Mukherjee) Zubeen Garg & Akriti Kakkar 03:51 3. "Mon Bebagi" Prasen (Prasenjit Mukherjee) Kunal Ganjawala, Akriti Kakkar & Rana Mazumder 04:12 4. "Eshechi Toke Niye" Prasen (Prasenjit Mukherjee) Mohit Chauhan 04:03 5. "Jane Mon" Prasen (Prasenjit Mukherjee) Jeet Gannguli 03:52 6. "Paglu - Remix" Priyo Chattopadhyay Mika Singh & Akriti Kakkar 04:08

## Sequel

Main article: [Paglu 2](/source/Paglu_2)

Following the success of *Paglu*, *Paglu 2* was made and released in 2012. Although the two films have different plots and characters, the film is considered the second installment in the *Paglu* franchise that began with *Paglu*. The second installment, *Paglu 2* was also a hit.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-tel20Jun2011_1-0)** ["Paglu vs Shatru"](https://web.archive.org/web/20111107183536/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110620/jsp/entertainment/story_14133957.jsp). *The Telegraph*. Calcutta. 20 June 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110620/jsp/entertainment/story_14133957.jsp) on 7 November 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Top 5 Bengali films with good numbers at box office"](https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/top-5-bengali-films-with-good-numbers-at-box-office-1502545532.html). *[The Statesman](/source/The_Statesman_(India))*. 15 December 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["'Neither Dev give a hit'"](https://web.archive.org/web/20250828142143/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/neither-dev-give-a-hit/articleshow/5592946.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 11 January 2017. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0971-8257](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0971-8257). Archived from [the original](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/neither-dev-give-a-hit/articleshow/5592946.cms) on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025. Besides Rajib's untitled film, I'll be doing Raj Chakrabarty's *Dui Prithibi* that stars Dev, Koel and Jeet.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Mika does a Paglu"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/mika-does-a-paglu/articleshow/14730456.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 11 January 2017. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0971-8257](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0971-8257). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250828145204/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/mika-does-a-paglu/articleshow/14730456.cms) from the original on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Mika's first Bengali track"](https://web.archive.org/web/20250828152906/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/mikas-first-bengali-track/articleshow/6948000.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 19 November 2010. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0971-8257](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0971-8257). Archived from [the original](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/mikas-first-bengali-track/articleshow/6948000.cms) on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Dev is open to remakes but he has one condition"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/dev-is-open-to-remakes-but-he-has-one-condition/articleshow/65386819.cms). Retrieved 27 August 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Dev and Koel off to Paris"](https://web.archive.org/web/20250828150448/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/dev-and-koel-off-to-paris/articleshow/6592476.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 11 January 2017. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0971-8257](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0971-8257). Archived from [the original](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/dev-and-koel-off-to-paris/articleshow/6592476.cms) on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Bengali screen entertainer 'Paglu' a runaway hit"](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/bengali-screen-entertainer-paglu-a-runaway-hit/articleshow/8840867.cms). *The Economic Times*. 13 June 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Paglu Movie Review"](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/Paglu/movie-review/8771189.cms). *The Times of India*. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Singing their own tunes"](https://web.archive.org/web/20250831135454/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/singing-their-own-tunes/articleshow/11446041.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 11 January 2012. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0971-8257](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0971-8257). Archived from [the original](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/singing-their-own-tunes/articleshow/11446041.cms) on 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Dasgupta, Priyanka (1 December 2010). ["Touching a raw nerve"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/touching-a-raw-nerve/articleshow/7016077.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0971-8257](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0971-8257). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250831141046/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/touching-a-raw-nerve/articleshow/7016077.cms) from the original on 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025. "Mohit Chauhan has sung a song of mine and so has Mika. Both have very unorthodox voices," says Gannguli

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