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A feature film based on renowned Bangladeshi poet Jasimuddin’s celebrated folk epic and literary work Sojon Badiar Ghat is currently in production under the direction of acclaimed filmmaker Tanvir Mokammel. Around 70 per cent of the shooting has already been completed, the director recently confirmed in a social media post.
The two-hour film has been written and directed by Tanvir Mokammel. Tanoy Biswas is playing the central character Sojon, while Radifa Narmin will portray Duli. Child actors Dihan and Shreya Baidya will play the younger versions of the two lead characters.
The film also features Chitralekha Guha, Kazi Raju, Zubayer Zahid, Ahsanul Haque Minu, Swapna Baidya, Shah Alam Dulal and Rezaul Karim Reza, among others, in important roles.
Hasna Jasimuddin Moudud, daughter of poet Jasimuddin, is associated with the project as co-producer.
The film brings together several experienced professionals from Bangladesh’s film industry. Rakibul Hasan is handling cinematography, while Mahadev Shi is responsible for editing. Uttam Guha is working as the art director, and Chitralekha Guha is overseeing costume design and casting.
Syed Shabab Ali Arju is composing the background score and also serving as an assistant director. Sagir Mostafa, Sandeep Mistry and Aparajita Sangeeta are also working as assistant directors.
The adaptation seeks to bring Jasimuddin’s timeless literary work and its portrayal of rural life, love and social realities to the big screen.