# Premer Taj Mahal

Premer Taj Mahal (transl. The Taj Mahal of love) also (Bengali: প্রেমের তাজ মহল) is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language film. It was released in January 2002 in Bangladesh. It was directed by Gazi Mahbub and written by Gazi Jahangir. It was produced by Mohammad Jashim Uddin and distributed by Riya Kothachitra. The film is a family drama telling a deep love story. Stars include Riaz, Shabnur, Wasimul Bari Rajib, Abul Hayat, Misha Sawdagar, Anowar Hossain, Rawshan Zamil, Rasheda Chowdhury, and Afzal Sharif.

## Plot

Robyn (Riaz) and Liza (Shabnur) are in love. However, they are shown as unaware they come from the same background. Additionally, their disparate religions obstructed their matrimony; Robyn is a Muslim and Liza is a Christian. When they take a step toward a love marriage, Liza goes to Church. She is shocked to learn that Robyn is Muslim, while Robyn is shocked to learn she is Christian. They separate and try to forget each other. Instead they are soon together again, determined to stay. Their families learn about this situation and take action. Robyn's father Raihan Chowdhury (Abul Hayat) and Liza's father Abraham Dikosta (Wasimul Bari Rajib) start a conflict due to previous business relations.
The final plot twist shows that Liza is not Abraham Dikosta's daughter. She was born in a Muslim family and her birth father is "Abdul Rahim" (Anowar Hossain). One day, Abdul Rahim's and Abraham Dikosta's full families cross a river on a ferry. A cyclone spills everyone into the water. The survivors search for their family members. Meanwhile, Dikosta finds Rahim's baby named Alo. He takes Alo with him. Abdul Rahim knows that Alo is alive. After many years, Abdul Rahim encounters Dikosta accidentally. Afterwards, everybody learns the truth and Robyn and Liza marry.

## Cast

* Riaz as Robyn Chowdhury
* Shabnur as Liza Dikosta (Alo)
* Wasimul Bari Rajib as Abraham Dikosta
* Abul Hayat as Raihan Chowdhury
* Rawshan Zamil as Liza's Grand Mother
* Rasheda Chowdhury as Robyn's Mother
* Afzal Sharif as Mintu
* Misha Sawdagar as Diferson Dikosta
* Neela as Neela
* Anowar Hossain as Abdur Rahim
* Nasrin as Special appearance
* Dulari Chakraborty
* Nimara Karim Risha

## Music

Premier Taj Mahal film's music is directed by Bangladeshi lyricist and composer Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul. Monir Khan and Kanak Chapa won the National Film Awards for singer of the year in 2002. The song was "Ei Buke Boichhe Jamuna".

### Soundtrack

| Track | Title | Singers | Performers | Notes |
| 1 | O Priya O Priya | Andrew Kishore and Kanak Chapa | Riaz and Shabnur | |
| 2 | Chhotto Ekta Jibon Niye | Andrew Kishore and Kanak Chapa | Riaz and Shabnur | |
| 3 | Didimoni O Didimoni | Kumar Biswajit, Kanak Chapa and ... | Rajib, Rawshan Zamil and Shabnur | |
| 4 | Ei Buke Boichhe Jamuna | Monir Khan and Kanak Chapa | Riaz and Shabnur | Title Song |
| 5 | Sathire Sathi Amar Ange | Biplob and ... | Misha Sawdagar and Nasrin | |

## Awards

Premer Taj Mahal films won National Film Awards total of three categories in the year 2001:
* Best Music Director: Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul, for the song Ei Buke Boichhe Jamuna.2001
* Best Male Playback Singer: Monir Khan, for the song Ei Buke Boichhe Jamuna.2001
* Best Female Playback singer: Kanak Chapa, for the song Ei Buke Boichhe Jamuna 2001