Based mostly on the timeless literary work by Manik Bandyopadhyay, Padma Nadir Majhi was directed by Gautam Ghosh. The film illustrates the tumultuous lives of the fishermen and their households, dwelling by the river Padma. Stunning pictures of the river, Ghosh's aptitude for realism and sensible show of appearing abilities by famous actors of Bangladesh and West Bengal, together with Utpal Dutt, Robi Ghosh, Abul Khayer, Raisul Islam Asad, Champa, and Rupa Ganguli, fetched the film native and worldwide honours.
