Ghetuputra Kamala (Pleasure Boy Kamala) is a 2012 Bangladeshi musical film written and directed by Humayun Ahmed and produced by Impress Telefilm. The film is Humayun Ahmed's last film before his death. The film was selected as the Bangladeshi entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but did not make the final shortlist.
Background
The story is about 150 years ago. The true story of the Jalshuka village of Habibganj during the colonial period. At that time a musical troupe called Ghetugan was created, where young boys danced in girls' costumes; Those dancers were called 'Ghetu'. Soon they became famous among the people, but they were wanted for the sexual desires of the dominant, and gradually became recognized as elite occupations in contemporary local society. Gheturas were rented during the flood season. The story revolves around a teenage boy who is hired by a colonial-era landlord to entertain his sexual desires until the annual flood subsides. The movie begins with a young boy and his family, who are looking for work as they cannot work during a flood. The younger boy and his father join a musical group, where the boy (Kamala) acts as Ghetu.
After the performance of the first dance, the nobleman sexually assaults an influential young man. This pattern repeats throughout the time that the ensemble is there. Janakya's wife becomes insecure as she notices his growing obsession with Kamala. The landlord, hired for the dance performance, suggests keeping Kamala after the flood is over—much to his wife's chagrin. He secretly instructs his maid to push Kamala off the balcony railing - where she usually prefers to walk with her eyes closed. The maid, after a failed attempt, pushes the boy away and he dies.
Gelman's story
Just as ancient literature mentions beautiful young women in harems as part of a luxurious lifestyle, so too do boys in heaven or children and teenagers. Even before the advent of Islam, 1400 years ago, evidence of such things can be found in Arabic literature or poetry. Similarly, the Qur'an also mentions Gelaman in three places while describing these blessings in Paradise or the believers' place of eternal sexual intercourse and indulgence.
1. They will be surrounded by young people forever.
With a cup full of sura and pure sura in hand.
– Surah Waqiya, verses: 17-18.
2. Protected pearl-like juveniles will roam in their service.
- Surah Tur, verse: 24.
3. Forever teenagers will roam around them. You will see them as scattered pearls.
– Surah Dahr, verse: 19.
Many Islamists will try to say that there is no mention of sexual activity with those gay boys in the hadith of the Qur'an. But the indications of the use of the beautiful round breasts and pearly beauty of the eternal teenage boy are clear. Where paradise is a place of eternal enjoyment and comfort. From the description of paradise in Islam, we all know more or less that the people of paradise will eat what they want to eat. There will be no urinals of the Jannatis. Everything will be clean. Urbanization, sewage disposal, government offices, police stations etc. are unnecessary there. Cooking food, cleaning houses, shopping, doing jobs to earn money, all these things are meaningless there. Everything will be well stocked and will be available on demand. In such a situation, what will happen to the beautiful child servants like Manimukto or Gelman or Pramod boys?
'Bacha Baji' in Afghanistan
During the British era, such images of inhumanity were casual in the land under the zamindari system, but with the passage of time, it is now a thing of the past. But surprisingly, it is still widely practiced in war-torn Afghanistan as 'Bacha Baji'.
The popular proverb there, 'women for child rearing and boys for entertainment' is proof of its widespread use. And this anti-Islam tradition is fueling the Taliban's influence.
The news agency AFP recently spoke to several Afghan families whose children, mostly boys, were abducted for sexually abusive 'bacha baji'. A gross violation of human rights. This century-old tradition was used by Taliban militants as a tool to spread destabilization. AFP was the first to reveal this aid to the militants in keeping the highly volatile North region in turmoil.
Hindustan Times recently published an article on the spread of 'Bacha Baji', its negative impact on boys' minds and internal stability.
What is Bacha Bazi?
Powerful landlords, commanders, politicians and elites often kept 'bachads' (boys) as symbols of authority and prosperity. Dressed up as girls, they are also seen as dancers at parties. They are often sexually assaulted. However, this anti-Islamic brutality is not regarded as homosexuality, but as a cultural practice.
How common is it?
A proverb prevalent in many parts of Afghanistan - 'Women for child rearing and boys for entertainment' is proof of its prevalence. This ancient practice was banned during the Taliban rule of 1996-2001. The practice is widespread among urban Pashtuns in the south and east of Afghanistan, and among ethnic Tajiks in the north.
Why is it so broad?
According to human rights organizations, the strict division between men and women in Afghan society and the lack of female companionship has led to the spread of bacha baji. In addition, the lack of rule of law, corruption, lack of justice, illiteracy, poverty, insecurity and the presence of armed groups contribute to the spread of this practice, according to a report published by the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Agency (AIHRC) in 2014.
According to the AIHRC, Afghanistan's criminal law prohibits rape and homosexuality, but there is no clear provision on bacha baji. "There are gaps and ambiguities in Afghanistan's laws on bacha baji, and the existing laws do not adequately address them."
Also "many criminals have links with the security forces and use power and bribes to escape punishment."
Where do these boys come from?
Children are usually between 10 and 18 years of age. Most of them are kidnapped and in some cases the families are forced to sell them due to extreme poverty.
According to the AIHRC report, these boys suffer from severe psychological trauma as they are often victims of rape. Sufferers suffer from stress, distrust, depression. These children are always fearful and vengeful, they see everyone as their enemy.
As a result, many abused teenagers grow up with a 'survival' attitude and continue to repeat the abuse. Charu Lata Hogg, an expert at Chatham House, a London-based think tank, said it is impossible to know what the afterlife is like for boys who have gone through such horrific experiences because there is no provision for recovery and rehabilitation. Many grow up with the intention of fending for themselves, which keeps the wheels of brutality going.
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