Five films to release this Eid
There was a time when Eid was the time for the biggest silver screen releases. Despite Dhallywood's push to make tasteful, original films, the market seems to be shrinking, and the excitement of viewing films during Eid-ul Fitr is missing. A total of five films are releasing this Eid, two of which are not the quintessential 'commercial' films.
“Agnee-2”, the India-Bangladesh joint release, is one of the top releases this festive season. Directed by Iftakar Chowdhury, the sequel of last year's big hit “Agnee”, sees Mahiya Mahi return in a central role, opposite Tollywood hero Om. The film also casts Amit Hasan and Bollywood actor Ashish Vidyarthi. The Jaaz Multimedia-SK Productions (Kolkata) production, under the banner of Heartbeat Productions, is said to be the biggest-budget joint-venture film till date, and has created quite a stir with its glitzy songs, released on YouTube.
“Poddo Pata'r Jol”, directed by Tanmoy Tansen, is another much-anticipated film awaiting release. With a star-studded cast featuring Bidya Sinha Mim, Imon, Tariq Anam Khan, Nima Rahman and Amit Hasan, the Tripod Studios film promises good music -- with the title song by popular band Shironaamhin -- and picturesque locations. It tells the story of a zamindar's son falling in love with a dancer.
Shakib Khan, the leading hero of the industry, has just one release this Eid. Shahin Sumon-directed “Love Marriage” is expected to be the typical Dhallywood affair, centred in Old Dhaka. Shakib's tested on-screen pairing with Opu Biswas also casts Misha Sawdagar, and is produced by Taposhi Thakur. Shakib's other film that was in talks for Eid release, SA Haque Alik's “Aro Bhalobashbo Tomaye” opposite Pori Moni, has eventually been slotted to be released next month.
The other two films for release this Eid are both under the banner of Impress Telefilms. “Nodijon”, directed by national award-winning director Shahneoyaj Cacoly casts Toma Mirza, Pran Roy and Jayanta Chattopadhyay in the central roles. “Ami O Ice-cream Wala” is the other film from the banner; Suman Dhar has directed the film, based on a story by Faridur Reza Sagar. The film, about our Liberation War, will see singer Khan Asifur Rahman Agun and his son Michil essay the central roles, alongside veterans Abul Hayat, Tariq Anam Khan and Jayanta Chattopadhyay.