United News of Bangladesh

Director Shankha Dasgupta is set to bring his new film ‘Abar Dekha Hole’ to theatres during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr 2027, featuring Siam Ahmed and Nazifa Tushi in their first on-screen pairing. The film will see the two popular actors share the screen for the first time, with National Film Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury also playing a key role. The cast further includes Deepa Khandakar, Azizul Hakim, Bijori Barkatullah and Rezwan Pervez.  ‘Abar Dekha Hole’ marks Shankha Dasgupta’s second theatrical feature after the acclaimed ‘Priyo Maloti’. He also directed the OTT film ‘Cha Gorom’, which received widespread appreciation. Describing the project as a family drama, the director said the film would be suitable for audiences of all ages to enjoy together in theatres. “The story revolves around the middle class, exploring emotions, family values and the dynamics of family life, alongside conflicts and drama drawn from everyday experiences. But that does not mean it will be an overly serious film. There is also plenty of humour surrounding its central emotions," Shankha said. "The presence of actors loved by audiences, along with their performances, is another major strength of my story,” he added. Explaining the central theme, he said the film was essentially about rediscovering oneself. “It is primarily a story about finding oneself again. There is so much within this journey that it is difficult to explain everything one by one. It may be easier if viewers think about themselves." "The story has been developed around the emotions and situations one experiences when trying to revisit the past, search for lost moments, ask questions or understand the reasons behind things,” the filmmaker said, adding that he believes the audiences would be able to relate the story to their own lives. The film explores these emotions through different time periods, taking viewers on a journey through memories. The director also sees the background score and songs as important elements in conveying the emotional depth of the narrative. Chorki Chief Executive Officer Redoan Rony, explaining the platform's involvement, said the company believed in the importance of stories that evoke different emotions. “Chorki believes that stories with diverse emotions are important, and audiences can understand this by watching our films. ‘Abar Dekha Hole’ is a story about family and rediscovering oneself. We believe audiences will experience some wonderful emotions and moments with their families in theatres,” he said. The screenplay of the film has been written by Md Saifullah Riad. Presented by home appliances brand 'Singer | Beko', the film is produced by Filmy Features, with popular streaming platform Chorki joining as co-producer and official digital partner, in association with MIB Studios.