Shyam Benegal
Manthan: Indian film by half-a-million farmers spellbinds Cannes
Nearly 50 years later, a pristinely restored “Manthan” has appeared for a red-carpet world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday (May 18), alongside classics from Jean-Luc Godard, Akira Kurosawa, and Wim Wenders.
22nd DIFF / Dhaka Int’l Film Festival kicks off today, ‘Mujib’ and ‘Fereshteh’ to be screened for free
The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) officially kicks off today, featuring a lineup of around 250 films from 74 countries, including Bangladesh. The festival, spanning nine days from January 20 to January 28, will showcase 71 films from Bangladesh. Notably, the films “Mujib: The Making of a Nation” and “Fereshteh” will be available for viewing at the festival free of charge.
Indian critics have mixed reactions to 'Mujib' biopic
"Mujib: The Making of a Nation" has set a record in India by receiving a widespread release (yesterday) in 503 theaters, with the highest number of shows for a Bangladeshi film in the first week.
'Mujib' premieres in 503 Indian halls
During the premiere, Shyam Benegal expressed, "To be honest, I've immensely enjoyed working on this film. It's a great honor that the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Mujib's daughter, Sheikh Hasina, enjoyed the movie."
Naseeruddin Shah compliments Shuvoo at special 'Mujib' screening
The film "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", based on the biography of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, directed by renowned director Shyam Benegal will be released in India on October 27. On that occasion, a special screening of the film was arranged in both Bengali and Hindi languages at the National Museum of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Shakib Khan and Arifin Shuvoo spotted at Dhaka airport
Directed by Shyam Benegal, "Mujib" will have a special premiere in Mumbai on October 25. The film will be released in India on October 27.
Legal notice seeks ban on screening of 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation'
A legal notice has been served to ban the screening of "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", the biopic of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
‘Ochin Majhi’ was a tribute to my late father: Shantanu Moitra
Shantanu Moitra – a name that is synonymous with melody. A composer, musician and pianist, known best for his works in films such as “Parineeta”, “Lage Raho Munna Bhai”, “3 Idiots” and more, his latest work can be heard in the recently released “Mujib: The Making of a Nation”.
Excited to see 'Shonar Bangla': Shantanu Moitra
The film is all set to have the nationwide theatrical release tomorrow.
Trailer of "Mujib: The Making of a Nation" released
The first trailer of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's biopic, "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", was unveiled in the Marché du Film Commercial Branch at the Indian pavilion of the Cannes Film Festival, earlier today.
A conversation with Shyam Benegal
Acclaimed Indian director Shyam Benegal plans to begin the shooting of his much-awaited feature film on the life and works of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Filming for the Bangladesh-India co-production is expected to begin in November this year and be completed by February next.
