Bangla cinema

Hawa sari, t-shirts and merchandise: secret behind the fascination

If you are thinking that Hawa, the Chanchal Chowdhury and Nazifa Tushi starrer is simply facing the first few days of success, that is usual of any good movie, then you are simply clueless. The movie written and directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon is facing an implausible triumph, one that is only synonymous with blockbuster hits. Fans had gone wild even before the movie was released. They were wearing the Hawa sari, and Hawa T-shirts, carrying the Hawa merchandise and even humming to the famous ‘Shada-Kala’ tune while boarding a rickshaw. It’s as if the film had created a cult following, who were hung up on setting the records straight for once: that Bangladeshi movies could generate a buzz similar to any of their global counterpart.

Apu Biswas never wanted Shakib Khan to work with me: Shabnam Bubly

Actress Apu Biswas never wanted Shakib Khan and Shabnam Bubly to work together, actress Bubly alleges over a Facebook post.

PERISCOPING INTO BANGLA CINEMA

Gazi Rakayet, a popular actor and director, has left distinguishable marks in the spheres of television and theatre where he has been working for decades.

August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022

Hawa sari, t-shirts and merchandise: secret behind the fascination

If you are thinking that Hawa, the Chanchal Chowdhury and Nazifa Tushi starrer is simply facing the first few days of success, that is usual of any good movie, then you are simply clueless. The movie written and directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon is facing an implausible triumph, one that is only synonymous with blockbuster hits. Fans had gone wild even before the movie was released. They were wearing the Hawa sari, and Hawa T-shirts, carrying the Hawa merchandise and even humming to the famous ‘Shada-Kala’ tune while boarding a rickshaw. It’s as if the film had created a cult following, who were hung up on setting the records straight for once: that Bangladeshi movies could generate a buzz similar to any of their global counterpart.

April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017

Apu Biswas never wanted Shakib Khan to work with me: Shabnam Bubly

Actress Apu Biswas never wanted Shakib Khan and Shabnam Bubly to work together, actress Bubly alleges over a Facebook post.

April 3, 2015
April 3, 2015

PERISCOPING INTO BANGLA CINEMA

Gazi Rakayet, a popular actor and director, has left distinguishable marks in the spheres of television and theatre where he has been working for decades.

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