Biopic of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", was screened in New Delhi in Bangla language for the first time.

Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi hosted the screening of the film on May 31 at the local cineplex, PVR Priya.

This film on the Father of the Nation, the greatest Bengali of all times, was produced jointly by the governments of Bangladesh and India and directed by renowned Indian director Shyam Benegal.

It was screened in Bangla language for the first time in New Delhi under the initiative of the Bangladesh High Commission.

Bangladesh High Commissioner Md. Mustafizur Rahman recalled Bangabandhu's outstanding contributions and sacrifices during the independence movement and said the film depicts his early life, his involvement in politics and the struggles of the movement, his life as a leader and person, and repeated imprisonment.

It also captures his unforgettable role in the Bengali nationalist movement and, above all, his ultimate role in the birth of a nation.

The High Commissioner described the great leader as one of the legendary leaders of this century for his extraordinary leadership, indomitable courage, political wisdom and selfless spirit.

The cineplex was filled to the brim with high-ranking officials of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, officials of other government departments of the host country, ambassadors and diplomats from various embassies in Delhi, veteran media personalities, other dignitaries and the lively presence of the local Bengali community.