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Joya Akhtar Film The Archies Featuring Big B Grandson, Sridevi Daughter, Shahrukh Daughter
Amitabh Bacchan, Sri Devi and Shah Rukh Khan are among those timeless Bollywood superstars and celebrities who dominated Indian cinema for several decades. Now their next generation is about to start their silver screen chapter. These trendy star kids are Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Sridevi's daughter, and Shah Rukh's daughter. And director Joya Akhtar’s movie ‘The Archies’ is going to make this historic event happen. Let's get to know a bit more about this intriguing phenomenon.
Star Kids About to Debut in the Film Industry
Agastya Nanda, son of Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Shweta Bachchan, is going to start acting in a full-length film. The 21-year-old actor is getting soaked in the love of Bachchan fans along with congratulations from his grandfather. Agastya's father Nikhil Nanda is the chairman and managing director of Escort Group, an engineering company in India.
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Agastya's co-star will be Khushi Kapoor, the youngest daughter of late Sridevi, a sensational beauty and talented Bollywood actress of the '80s and '90s. The 21-year-old Khushi has already owned a huge fan group on the internet. Her elder sister Jahnavi Kapoor is also a well-known actress and musician. Their father Boni Kapoor is a renowned Bollywood filmmaker and producer.
Another surprise is Suhana Khan, the second child of Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan and Gauri Khan. Suhana is the only sister of elder brother Aryan Khan and younger brother 9-year-old Abram Khan. Suhana has already acted in a short film called The Gray Part of Blue in 2019. Like the other two Star Kids, she is also a well-known face on the internet.
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KGF Chapter 2: Expensive Kannada film made record for fastest grossing
April 14, 2022, the first day of the Bengali new year witnessed the stormy appearance of the most anticipated Kannada action film KGF Chapter 2. The entire Indian subcontinent is celebrating the aristocratic beginnings of the Kannada film released on the giant screen of IMAX for the first time. Following the success of KGF Chapter 1, the huge budget of this second installment did not put the film series at risk at all. On the contrary, the movie is currently sharing the same stage with Bollywood blockbusters. Today's entertainment feature is about this outstanding film.
The Story of KGF Chapter 2
The KGF is the short form of Kolar Gold Fields, a renowned gold mining area in the Kolar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Rocky, the unconquerable name in the area, is a nightmare for everyone with his opposite ideology. Naturally, the wanderings of his foes are not limited to his eyesight. He also poses a living threat to government officials at the gold mine. In the face of such multifaceted challenges, Rocky made himself a fortress from head to toe to do justice to his legend.
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Like the first installment of the KGF franchise, Prashant Neel has come up with this exciting story and directed the film.
Eamin Haque Bobby makes her OTT debut
Actress Eamin Haque Bobby's OTT debut will be Bongo BOB's screen adaptation of renowned author Imdadul Haq Milon's acclaimed work, 'Suravi’, said a press release.
It's been a long time since fans saw actress Eamin Haque Bobby's magic on the big screen. Bobby did not accept any shooting offers for the last two years due to Corona. As a result, she was seen shooting only one commercial during the pandemic.
But now, the actress returns with great joy to give her OTT debut on bKash presents Bongo Bob Season 2, telefiction "Suravi" for Bangladesh's first and foremost streaming platform Bongo on the occasion of Eid.
This year's Bongo Bob Season 2’s title is sponsored by bKash and co-sponsored by New Zealand Dairy Bangladesh Ltd.
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For Bongo's telefiction project "Suravi," which is part of the Bongo Bob Season 2, Bobby will be seen in the leading role along with legendary TV Actress Suborna Mustafa, Shampa Reza and Dolly Johur also play essential roles.
The story is based on the supernatural genre and directed by Chayanika Chowdhury, the release added.
The story is based on the incredible similarities between the two young women, Suravi and Rumpa. When Suravi leaves this world in a tragic accident, Rumpa can still feel her presence, it said.
Imdadul Haque Milon himself wrote the screenplay of 'Suravi' telefiction and with this he worked with a screenplay again after 8 long years.
He is very excited about Bongo Bob Season 2 and expressed his conviction that he will be writing regular screenplays, and the journey starts from Bongo Bob Season 2 telefiction 'Suravi.'
Chayanika Chowdhury, the famous producer and director of "Bishwoshundori," has commented that "'Suravi" is a heart-touching telefiction.
She said, "I can't express how happy I am to have the opportunity to work as one of the selected directors in Bongo Bob Season 2. My whole life has been spent in the intoxication and love of stories and novels.”
For those who grew up reading fiction novels of different genres, working on a project like 'Suravi' under the 'Bongo Bob' umbrella is a dream, she said.
“This is my absolute dream project, so I express my immense gratitude to Bongo and its team. Bobby comes to her first debut in OTT, holding my hand. I hope we will create outstanding telefiction that the audience will appreciate."
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Mushfiqur Rahman Manzu, chief content officer of Bongo, said, "We are opening new entertainment horizons for viewers on the OTT platform. In bKash presents Bongo Bob Season 2, viewers will be able to see their favorite star on the big screen and the performances of the legendary artists on the small screen in the same story on the same platform.”
“Besides Bobby and Chayanika, I feel very proud to have the legendary actresses Suborna Mustafa and Shampa Raza in our dream project. I also want to share that in this telefiction, all-important lead roles are presented by women,” he added.
“I hope this year's BKash presents Bongo Bob Season 2 will give a new dimension, a new identity to the viewers' expectations."
'Suravi' is currently in the production and shooting phase. So stay tuned with Bongo, look out for Bobby's first bytes, and enjoy the full telefiction and the other Bob productions this upcoming Eid on Bongo.
Bollywood: Ranbir, Alia finally tie the knot!
It's official. Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor and actress Alia Bhatt are now husband and wife.
The 39-year-old Bollywood hunk and 29-year-old actress tied the knot at an intimate ceremony at Ranbir's posh Mumbai home in the upscale Bandra locality on Thursday, after dating each other for over three years.
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After the wedding, the couple stepped out for a photo session where their fans and the paparazzi had been waiting since morning to get a glimpse of the two actors. Ranbir carried Alia back to the venue in his arms.
Moments before the photo opportunity, Alia shared some pictures from the ceremony on her Instagram profile.
"Today, surrounded by our family and friends, at home … in our favourite spot -- the balcony we've spent the last 5 years of our relationship -- we got married," she wrote on the social media platform.
"With so much already behind us, we can't wait to build more memories together... memories that are full of love, laughter, comfortable silences, movie nights, silly fights, wine delights and Chinese bites. Thank you for all the love and light during this very momentous time in our lives."
The son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, and the grandson of veteran actor-director Raj Kapoor, Ranbir made his acting debut with noted filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's tragic romance 'Saawariya' in 2007, a commercial failure.
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Ranbir rose to prominence in 2009 with his performances in the coming-of-age film 'Wake Up Sid', romantic comedy 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani' and drama 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'. One of the highest-paid actors of Bollywood, he also supports charities.
Alia, on the other hand, is the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. She made her acting debut as a child in the 1999 thriller 'Sangharsh'. Her debut as an adult actor was with filmmaker Karan Johar's teen drama 'Student of the Year' in 2012.
Alia won the Best Actress award in 2014 for playing a kidnapping victim in road drama 'Highway'. In addition to acting in films, Alia owns her signature line of clothing and handbags, and is the founder of ecological initiative CoExist.
Epic Islamic Movies Ever Made in History
Islamic movies occupy a special place among the movies based on the Crusades and religion-centered way of life. A film is a reflection of the eternal life of human beings, where these epic Islamic movies justify the definition of film. The specialty of these movies lies in giving priority to Islamic discipline regardless of language and caste. However, the interrelationships and conflicts of the people shown in the screenplays tie them in the same thread as the other movies of the world. Let's take a look at some of the best Islamic movies in the world.
Top 10 Greatest Islamic Movies of All Time
The Message (1976)
Islamic War | 8.1 (IMDb)
Produced and directed by Mustafa Akkad, this 1976 film features important chapters in the history of Islam. The conflict in Mecca and Medina after the prophethood of Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam, and then the final salvation have been depicted in an unprecedented way.
The film stars Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka, and Michael Forrest.
The film received an Oscar nomination in 1977 for Best Original Score. This Cinema was released in two different versions, English, and Arabic.
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Muhammad: The Messenger of God (2015)
Biography of the Last Prophet of Islam | 7.6 (IMDb)
This big-budget Iranian movie is by far the best movie based on the biography of Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam. The prophet’s whole life has beautifully been portrayed in the film. The director of this movie was Majid Majidi, who also contributed to the script writing. The other writers of this film were Cambuzia Partovi, and Hamid Amjad.
The cast of this 2015 film includes Mahdi Pakdel, Alireza Shoja Nuri, Mohsin Tanabandeh, Sareh Bayat, Mina Sadati, and Rana Azadivar. The spiritual scenes were captivatingly presented by Vittorio Storaro, the Cinematographer of the film.
Storaro and Majidi won the Outstanding Cinematic Duo Award at the Camera-Image International Film Festival.
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BILAL: A New Breed of Hero (2015)
Islamic Legend | 7.9 (IMDb)
Under the production of Barzaun Entertainment, this 3D computer-animated film was directed by Ayman Jamal and Khurram H. Alavi. This 2015 film depicts the life of Bilal Ibn Rabah, the first muezzin(who calls for prayer) of Islam. Alex Kronemer, Yassin Kamel, Michael Wolfe, and Khurram Alavi co-wrote the movie based on the story by Ayman Jamal.
The major voice cast includes Advale Akinneu-Agbaj, Ian Machen, and China Ann McClean.
Bilal was appraised as Best Inspirational Film on Animation Day at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016.
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The Conquest 1453 (2012)
Islamic Reign | 6.8 (IMDb)
This 2012 film is an epic production of Aksoy Film Productions, a renowned Turkish film production company. The screenplay of the Islamic movie is written by Irfan Saruhan under the direction of Farooq Akshay. This Turkish film focuses on the fall of Constantinople in 1453 during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II.
The film stars Devrim Evin, Ibrahim Celikkol, and Dilek Serbest in the lead roles.
Ibrahim won the Sadri Alisik Cinema Award as a promising actor at the 2012 Sadri Alisik Theater and Cinema Awards.
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The Kingdom of Solomon (2010)
Prophethood and Kingship | 6.4 (IMDb)
This 2010 Iranian movie shows both religious and historical incidents. Directed and scripted by Shahriar Bahrani, the film tells the life story of the King of Israel and Prophet Solomon. While writing the script of this film Bahrani draws many elements from the holy Quran (the holy scriptures of Muslims) and some from the Jewish scriptures.
This movie stars Amin Zendegani, Mahmood Pakniat, and Elham Hamidi.
The film, produced by Mojtaba Faravardeh, won 5 Crystal Simorgh and 4 awards at the 14th Celebration House of Cinema.
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Hussein Who Said No (2014)
Historical Tragedy | 7.3 (IMDb)
This historical film follows the legendary battle of Karbala on the day of Ashura. This Persian language film is directed by Ahmad Reza Darwish. His screenplay depicts the coup d'etat of Hussein, the grandson of Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam.
This 2014 film, starring Arash Asifi, Farhad Ghamian, Hasan Purshiraji, has been dubbed in several languages worldwide including English, Arabic, and Bengali. The movie won a total of 8 Crystal Simorgh at the 2014 Fajr Film Festival.
The Color of Paradise (1999)
Power of Faith | 8.2 (IMDb)
It is one of the best Islamic movies by Majid Majidi. This 1999 film follows a great interaction between a father and his blind son. Besides, the analogy of faith in God is presented in a very elegant way in the movie. It stars Hossain Mahjub, Mohsen Ramejani and Salameh Faizi.
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For the film, Majidi was acclaimed at various festivals around the world, including Cinemanila International Film Festival, Giffney Film Festival, and the Montreal World Film Festival. Child artist Ramejani's performance also gained a lot of popularity.
Baran (2001)
Light of Love | 7.8 (IMDb)
This Iranian movie is a romantic movie based on an original story by Majid Majidi. Under his direction, the sanctity of love between a young man and a girl in an Afghan refugee camp on the outskirts of Tehran has been revealed. Zahra Bahrami stars the title role and Hossain Abedini plays the role of a Turkish worker.
The 2001 film won seven Crystal Simorgh at the Fajr Film Festival, two at the Montreal World Film Festival, and two at the Gijon International Film Festival.
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The Lady of Heaven (2021)
Enlightening Life | 8.7 (IMDb)
For the first time, this 2021 historical film portrays the life of Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam. Eli King began his movie-direction career by directing this British film. The story of this epic film, produced by Enlightened Kingdom, is written by Sheikh Yasir Al-Habib.
The movie sheds light on the lifestyle of the Prophet's daughter Fatima 1400 years ago by telling a story to a war-torn Iraqi child. It stars Dennis Black, Gabriel Carted, and Ray Firon.
In the face of much controversy, the movie won Best Visual Effects at the iSuccess International Awards Gala.
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The Fateful Day (1995)
Exemplary Biography | 7.3 (IMDb)
This Iranian film is based on the well-known book of the same name by Bahram Beyzai. When filmmaker Shahram Assadi was offered to turn the book into a film, he took the charge of directing this movie.
The story of the movie revolves around Abdullah, who left the stage of his marriage and joined the battle in response to the call for war against the enemies of Islam.
This 1995 film stars popular Iranian actors including Ali Reza Shojanuri, Ladan Mostofi, and Jamshid Mashayekhi. At the Fajr Film Festival, this movie won Crystal Simorgh for Best Film and Best Set & Costume Design.
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Piling Up
These greatest Islamic movies of all time can be a suitable medium for self-purification. Furthermore, these films can help those people who are looking for a purpose in life that transcends traditional boundaries. Not just entertainment, each one of these Islam-centric films claims improvement in lifestyle, thinking and attitudes by realizing its underlying message.
Bollywood: Ranbir & Alia to tie the knot on April 14
Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor and his actress-girlfriend Alia Bhatt are all set to get married on April 14, a leading Indian entertainment news portal has reported.
The 39-year-old Bollywood hunk and 29-year-old Alia, who have been dating each other for over three years now, will tie the knot at an intimate ceremony at Ranbir's house in Mumbai's posh Bandra locality, according to 'bollywoodhungama.com'.
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The son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, and the grandson of veteran actor-director Raj Kapoor, Ranbir made his acting debut with noted filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's tragic romance 'Saawariya' in 2007, a commercial failure.
Ranbir rose to prominence in 2009 with his performances in the coming-of-age film 'Wake Up Sid', romantic comedy 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani' and drama 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'. One of the highest-paid actors of Bollywood, he also supports charities.
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Alia, on the other hand, is the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. She made her acting debut as a child in the 1999 thriller 'Sangharsh'. Her debut as an adult actor was with filmmaker Karan Johar's teen drama 'Student of the Year' in 2012.
Alia won the Best Actress award in 2014 for playing a kidnapping victim in road drama 'Highway'. In addition to acting in films, Alia owns her signature line of clothing and handbags, and is the founder of ecological initiative CoExist.
‘Payer Tolay Mati Nai’ bags top award at Nepal Intl Film Fest
Bangladeshi film ‘Payer Tolay Mati Nai’ recently received the Gautam Buddha Award as the best full-length film at the Nepal International Film Festival.
‘Payer Tolay Mati Nai’ is directed by Mohammad Rabbi Mridha and produced by Abu Shahed Emon.
Producer Abu Shahed Emon said their film was first screened at the Busan International Film Festival. It has been screened at various film festivals around the world. It previously received the special critics award at the Jaffna Film Festival in Sri Lanka, he informed.
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However, this is the first time they have bagged the best film award under the main category at any festival.
The film stars National Award-winning actress Dipannita Martin, Mostafa Monwar and Priyam Archie.
Film Rajkumar: Everything about Shakib Khan’s Upcoming Movie with US Actress
The entertainment industry of Bangladesh has been buzzing since the announcement of Shakib Khan’s upcoming Film Rajkumar. The most exciting news about Rajkumar film is that an American actress stars opposite Shakib Khan. It is really a matter of excitement for the fans of the popular Bangladeshi film star Shakib Khan. This Dhaliwood superstar shared the good news with his fans on March 28, 2022, on his 43rd birthday. Before getting on the production stage, the mass media was flooded with pictures of Rajkumar stars. Let's get to know the most talked-about American actress as well as this upcoming movie.
Rajkumar and Storyteller Himel Ashraf
Himel Ashraf, a young director from Bangladesh, was the writer of the Rajkumar film. The scripting task was started during the quarantine period in America due to the Corona pandemic in 2020.
After meeting Shakib Khan in America in November 2021, Ashraf raised the issue of Rajkumar in the midst of various discussions. The Dhaliwood hero heard the whole story and got spellbound. As Shakib Khan liked the story, he gave an immediate response. And the star expressed his wish to make a movie with this story.
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Ashraf, the surprised author, initially thought that maybe hero Shakib Khan’s interest in the film was a result of temporary excitement, and he would eventually forget the matter soon. But it didn’t happen.
Hero Shakib Khan is determined about making the film. From that day to till today, Shakib’s excitement about the story has never reduced. What’s more, as a producer Shakib is providing great cooperation to the writer Ashraf to make this movie better. Thus, Himel Ashraf's story ‘Rajkumar’ based on dialogues found its way to the silver screen. Apart from this, Director Ashraf has kept a lot of secrecy regarding the story of the film.
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Producers of the Film Rajkumar
The movie Rajkumar will be produced under the banner of Shakib Khan's film production company SK (Shakib Khan) Films. Zakaria Masood Ziko, editor, and publisher of Aajkal, a New York-based newspaper, has been associated with the film as a producer. Kazi Riton, an American expatriate, has also been involved as a co-producer of this movie. Shakib Khan is stepping into the international arena through this Cinema.
The shooting of Rajkumar will start in the second week of July 2022. 90 percent of the film will be shot in America. In addition to the photogenic locations of New York and Miami Beach, a number of American cities have been included in the shooting schedule. Bollywood and American artisans will work as film technicians from the beginning.
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Finding Heroine for Rajkumar
The task of finding a new but talented actress was given to a professional casting agency in New York. First, they give a list of 87 participants. Initially, 40 out of them were called for an audition after seeing their profiles. 10 candidates were kept through the audition again.
The top three were selected out of those 10. After the evaluation of acting, look, and dance, the brown-eyed blonde Courtney Coffey was finalized.
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US Actress as a Co-Artist of Shakib Khan
The main attraction of the movie is the actress who starred in the lead role. She is Courtney Coffey, a new American actress. Growing up on Long Island in New York, Coffey is a well-known face in the local theater. Her theatrical works include Midsummer Night's Dream and Jury Duty the Musical.
She is currently in her final year of studies at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theater in New York City. Prior to that, she studied Film at Hofstra University in 2015.
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Coffey starred in the American short films titled ‘The Debate (2020)’, and ‘Revenging Angels Cull the Herd (2020)’, and ‘The Storm (2021)’.
Coffey prefers to introduce herself as a producer. She was a co-producer of a short film titled 'Summer in the City'. She has also worked as a co-producer in a number of advertising agencies. Moreover, she also wrote various analytical articles on films and women.
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Planning for Rajkumar Film Distribution
Apart from the movie theaters in Bangladesh, the release of Rajkumar is being planned in various countries around the world including America, London, the Middle East, Canada, and India. About one hundred and fifty American cinema halls have been targeted for the screening of this film.
Bottom Line
Shakib Khan's new cinema Rajkumar is raising expectations for a great movie experience. Undoubtedly Shakib Khan is a groundbreaking actor. Now, it is just time to watch how far this film can go to keep pace with world-class films.
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Oscar Best Picture Winners: Looking Back at the Last 15 Years
The Oscar event began in 1929 to recognize progress in the art and science of motion pictures. This annual event is governed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Best picture, treated as the most prestigious award at the event, is given to the film producers. To get the full scenario of the Academy Awards fuels the interest of best picture Oscar winners in the last few years. Let's take a journey to the last 15 years to see the best picture winners in Oscar at a glance.
Best Picture Oscar Winners in the Last 15 Years
CODA (2021)
This film, which quickly reached 8.1 on the IMDb rating, is an English remake of the 2014 French-Belgian film La Famille Belier. Written and directed by Sean Header, the movie portrays a genius girl, the only hearing member in a deaf family. Emilia Jones was in the lead role and Troy Kotsur gained fame by playing the supporting role in the film.
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Nomadland (2020)
This is a Chloe Zhao production, an Asian director, originated from Jessica Bruder's 2017 nonfiction book Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century. This American film is the story of a nomadic life of a widow in an RV. The film, starring Frances McDormand in the lead role, has an IMDB rating of 7.3.
Parasite (2019)
In this black comedy, South Korean director Bong Jun-Ho shows how a poor family slowly consumes a rich family. Han Jin-On contributed to the script of the film with Jun-Ho. Tension-building performances by Song Kang-Ho, Choi Woo-Shik, Park So-Dam, and Lee Jong-Eun have dramatically changed the movie's climate. The current IMDB rating of the movie is 8.5.
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Green Book (2018)
Directed by Peter Farrell, this American comedy-drama film follows a true story at the time of the 60s. The biography traces the eventful journey of Don Shirley, an African-American pianist, and his driver, Tony Leap. The screenplay of the film was written based on the interview of that pianist and his driver. The writers were Brian Hayes Curie, Farrell, and Nick Vallelonga. The tremendous dramatization of the film still keeps it at an IMDb rating of 8.2.
The Shape of Water (2017)
This is the only Oscar-winning fantasy movie of the 2010s directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Written by Del Toro himself and Vanessa Taylor, it brought a strange 60's story about an unorthodox love between a human-like amphibian creature and a mute woman. This romantic film starring Sally Hawkins and Michael Shannon is carrying an IMDb rating of 8.3.
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Moonlight (2016)
The Coming of Age movie, directed and screenplay by Barry Jenkins, is about an African-American boy growing up as an adult overcoming social barriers. The main story of the film is taken from Tarrell Alvin McCrane's unpublished semi-autobiographical play 'In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue'. The film stars Trevante Rhodes, Mahershala Ali, and Naomi Harris. The movie currently has an IMDB rating of 7.4.
Spotlight (2015)
Spotlight is mainly a group of journalists under an old newspaper known for investigating incidents of child abuse by Catholic priests. Director Tom McCarthy has created the film on this sensitive theme. This film, scripted by McCarthy and Josh Singer, stars Mark Raffaello, Rachel McAdams, Michael Keaton, and Stanley Tucci. Currently, the IMDb rating of this crime drama is 8.1.
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Birdman (2014)
The Birdman movie is the story of the downside of the life of a star who played the famous superhero character. The writers of this black comedy film are Nicolas Giacobone, Armando Bo, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., and the director of the movie Alejandro G. Inarritu. The film stars Michael Keaton in the lead role. This film carrying an IMDb rating of 7.7 won an Oscar in four categories.
12 Years a Slave (2013)
Steve McQueen directed this biography movie with the screenplay by John Ridley. The original plot follows David Wilson's 1853 memoir of the same name. This is a story of a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold as a slave and lost the worthless 12 years of his life. This film, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Brad Pitt, has an IMDb rating of 8.1.
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Argo (2012)
Argo is a historical thriller film starring, directed, and co-produced by Batman star Ben Affleck. The movie was scripted by Chris Terrier based on a 1999 book of the same name by American espionage agent Tony Mendez. During the US-Iran unrest in 1979-1981, Mendez used an impeccable approach to rescue six US diplomats from Tehran. The IMDb rating of the film is 7.7.
The Artist (2011)
This French film, rated 7.9 on IMDb, is a combination of Black and White silent film and Talkies. The film follows a silent film star, who has been facing extreme challenges since the advent of talkie movies. Berenice Bezo and Jean Dujardin star in the comedy movie, written and directed by Michelle Hazanavicius.
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The King's Speech (2010)
This historical film with an 8 IMDb rating is based on the story of King George VI. This British movie depicts a newly empowered king who qualifies himself for a King's Speech with the help of a speech therapist. Directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler, the film stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena Bonham Carter.
The Hurt Locker (2009)
Currently rated at 7.8 on IMDb, this American War film is directed by Katherine Bigelow and scripted by Mark Boyle. This thriller movie stars Jeremy Rainer, Ralph Fiennes, and Guy Pierce. The movie, set against the backdrop of the Iraq war, follows the newly-appointed Bomb Squad Sergeant, who has to deal with squad members for his exceptional work.
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Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
The current IMDb rating of this blockbuster British film, based on the story of a slum boy becoming an overnight millionaire, is 8. Simon Beaufoy scripted this movie by loosely adapting Bikash Swarup's 2005 novel Q & A. The film, directed by Danny Boyle and shot in India, stars Dev Patel, Anil Kapoor, Freida Pinto, and Irfan Khan.
No Country for Old Men (2007)
This neo-western film originated from the 2005 novel of the same name by Carmack McCarthy. In the desert-like West, violence erupts around a hunter over a drug deal that goes wrong. Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, this crime thriller stars Xavier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, and Josh Brolin. This movie has an IMDb rating of 8.2 so far.
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In a Nutshell
The best picture Oscar winners in the last 15 years reflect the ongoing change in the film industry. Now just one more era of films waiting to be invested. Movie lovers are ready to go beyond the boundaries of the theater and keep pace with movie streaming technology. The movie crew has already begun to sharpen their best performances.
Bongo to bring Kazakh movie 'Diamond Sword' as 'Hirar Talwar' on April 1
Video streaming platform Bongo will release the Kazakh movie "Diamond Sword" – dubbed in Bangla as "Hirar Talwar" – Friday.
The film is based on true Islamic history directed by acclaimed film director, screenwriter and artist Rustem Abdrashev.
Famous Kazakh stars Kairat Kemalov, Yerkebulan Daiyrov, Meirgat Amangeldin, Madina Esmanova, and Isbek Abilmazhinov played the noted roles.
The film shows the historical era of 13th century Mongol emperor Genghis Khan. When his descendants built their independent kingdoms, the surrounding states of Eurasia were crushed.
The bloody battle started to stop the legendary sultan Abu'l-Khayr Shaybani's tyranny.
This epic movie was first released in 2016 as "Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword."
BBC compared "Kazakh Khanate" to the American fantasy series "Game of Thrones."
The movie involved around 500 people in production including famous actors from Russia, Mongolia and Uzbekistan.
Mushfiqur Rahman Manzu, chief content officer of Bongo, said: "We value historical movies that the viewers can relate to. Previously we published 'The Golden Throne' or 'Sonar Singhason' which is another great movie of this Kazakh series."
"Movies like 'The Golden Throne' and 'Diamond Sword' are for those who love to watch Islamic history."