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‘Mission Extreme’ is set to release worldwide on December 3rd
After being delayed by two years due to the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, the first episode of the much-anticipated police action thriller movie 'Mission Extreme' is set to have its worldwide release on December 3.
This was confirmed by Sunny Sanwar, writer-producer and one-half of the directors of the film, also a superintendent at Anti Terrorism Unit of Bangladesh Police.
Joyed over the upcoming release of the big-budget cop-thriller, starring Dhallywood superstar Arifin Shuvoo and inspired by some of the breathtaking operations of the Counter-Terrorism Unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Sanwar said that the decision has been made considering the improving situation of Covid-19 in the country.
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“The initial victory against the pandemic has been achieved in the country by opening educational institutions, and we are getting back to our normalcies with the rapid vaccination. Altogether, we felt that this is the time to welcome our movie-loving audiences to the theatres with new big-budget movies. Thus, we are releasing our film on December 3rd and we hope everyone will be by our side,” Sanwar told media on Thursday.
He also informed that the trailer will be releasing soon, as well as a massive publicity campaign to promote the film ahead of its big release.
The story and screenplay were written by Sunny Sanwar himself. The film is produced by Cop Creation, in association with Mime Multimedia and Dhaka Detective Club.
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The film initially was scheduled to release in 2020 on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr but was postponed due to the Covid-19 situation in the country. It was rescheduled for a 2021 Eid release, but again pandemic prevented it.
Co-directed by Faisal Ahmed, the movie features an ensemble cast of Arifin Shuvoo, the debutant ‘Miss World Bangladesh 2018’ Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, Taskeen Rahman, Sadia Nabila, Sumit Sengupta, Raisul Islam Asad, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Shatabdi Wadud, Majnun Mizan, Iresh Jaker, Manoj Pramanik, Aref Syed, Sudip Biswas Deep, Rashed Mamun Apu, Ehsanul Rahman, Dipu, Syed Nazmus Sakib and others.
For this particular project, actor Arifin Shuvoo has done rigorous body transformation after nine months of hard work. Sharing his excitement, the National Award-winning superstar said, "The hard work I've put in to get myself fit for ‘Mission Extreme’ is never to be forgotten. I have had to suffer major injuries while training for the body transformation, which includes painful leg injuries from which I am still suffering. The movie is finally going to be released and I will forget all of my pain if we can satisfy our audiences who have been waiting for the film for such a long time."
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Shuvoo earned his National Award in 2018 for his character in the superhit film ‘Dhaka Attack’, written by Sunny Sanwar. The film also won the "Best Film" award in the 42nd Bangladesh National Film Awards.
‘Mission Extreme’ is a two-part film, and the second part will be released after a couple of months of the first part, according to the makers.
Pori Moni resumes work on her incomplete, upcoming characters
Following an eventful one-month, Dhallywood’s much-talked-about actress Pori Moni has recently returned to work, to complete her remaining film projects and start shooting for her newly-signed films.
Last Tuesday and Wednesday, Pori Moni - real name Shamsunnahar Smrity - attended a dubbing session in Dhaka for director Iftekhar Shuvo's forthcoming film “Mukhosh”, which received government funding.
Starring as Sohana Sabrin, a crime reporter in her role opposite Ziaul Roshan, the actress has also confirmed the matter on her social media.
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She is also scheduled to start shooting for the highly anticipated film “Pritilata”, based on the life of Pritilata Waddedar, who was a Bengali revolutionary nationalist from the Indian subcontinent who was influential in the Indian independence movement.
Rashid Palash, director of the film has informed the media that the shooting will begin after October 24th, the birthday of Pori Moni.
On August 31, Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court judge KM Imrul Kayes granted Pori Moni’s release on a Tk 20,000 bail bond in the drugs case, filed under the Narcotics Control Act.
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Earlier, the 29-year-old actress was arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from her Banani residence on August 4, 2021. A case was filed against the actress for illegal possession of foreign liquor.
She was then sent to the Kashimpur jail and had been remanded thrice for interrogation by the police.
Shakib Khan at odds with acting association's stance on Pori Moni
Dhallywood superstar actor Shakib Khan shared his viewpoints on social media regarding the much-talked-about issue of actress Pori Moni on Saturday, questioning the current governing body of the Bangladesh Film Actors’ Association (Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samity)’s position against the actress.
The association suspended the membership of Pori Moni last Saturday, two days after her arrest in a drugs case at a press briefing held at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).
Expressing his frustration over the decision, Shakib Khan wrote from his official Facebook page: “I have noticed that after the arrest of Pori Moni only on the basis of allegations, the Film Actors' Association has hastily held a press conference and suspended her membership, without extending any hand of cooperation to her at this crucial moment.”
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“This behaviour of the association is really very mysterious. Many conscientious senior-junior artists and cultural activists have regrets about the issue. This is inhumane treatment of the organization against her. The question remains, in whose interest is the current Film Artists Association?” Shakib Khan wrote on the post.
Mentioning that the association acted differently in the past and stood beside other convicted artists, he wrote, “Several senior artists have been arrested on even more heinous charges in the past, however, the then association did not suspend the membership of the accused - rather it stood beside the artist, even protested down the street. This exceptional behaviour of the current association is surely controversial.”
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“Once again, it is clear that this association separated the artists instead of uniting them. It has ruined the work environment in the industry by creating this kind of division. Maybe that's why our cinema industry is on the verge of destruction today,” Shakib Khan expressed his concerns.
He also shared his experience of knowing Pori Moni, saying, “As far as I know as a colleague, Pori Moni lost her parents and grew up without having them around her. There is a significant difference in the struggle, between her and the others of her age with families. Maybe due to lack of proper guideline and support, she could not make the right decisions.”
On August 10, her centenarian grandfather rushed to the court premises to see his granddaughter, even the ongoing horrific pandemic situation could not stop him. Unfortunately, what a cruel time it is! He could not meet his granddaughter. I heard him saying in the court premises that Pori Moni has not done anything for herself in her life. She always donated for people in need - and now the situation has made her a victim.”
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Refusing to comment on the technicalities of the arrest, Shakib Khan added, “Pori Moni's case is still pending and I am not saying anything about that. I am not going to analyze the crime of the case in which she has been arrested. The country's customary law court is respected. Surely there will be a fair trial at the end of an impartial investigation, but the way she is being harassed on social media before the trial is really sad.”
The actor said that those who misled Pori Moni and victimized her should also be brought under judgement. "Pori Moni has been in more than 30 movies and has several more in her hands. On the contrary, there are some artists who are leading luxurious lives misusing the label of an "artiste" year after year without working in a single movie. I believe we should find out about their source of income as well.
“As a co-artist, I hope that the law will maintain its individuality in the case of Pori Moni and she will learn from her mistakes. I sincerely hope this will help her make the right decision in her future life,“Shakib Khan concluded the statement on Pori Moni situation with high hopes.
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Eka gets bail, but cannot walk out of jail yet
A Dhaka court on Tuesday granted bail to film actress Semon Hasan Eka in a case filed under the Narcotics Control Act but she will have secure bail in another case to get out of jail.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Atiqul Islam passed the order after hearing a bail petition filed by her lawyer, Humayun Kabir, virtually.
But Eka will have to stay behind bars until she gets bail in another case filed against her for torturing her house help.
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On Aug 1, the court sent Eka to jail after rejecting bail in two cases filed against her for reportedly torturing her housemaid and having narcotics at her home.
On July 31, Eka’s house help filed one of ten cases against her for torturing and police filed another for keeping narcotic substances at her home. Both the cases were filed with Hatirjheel Police Station.
Police arrested Eka on the day from her Ulon apartment at Hatirjheel on charge of torturing her house help.
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Pori Moni's plea for justice from PM causes sensation
Dhallywood star Pori Moni has addressed a plea seeking justice to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through a status on her verified Facebook page on Sunday evening, claiming she was assaulted and alleging attempted rape and murder.
The popular actress addressed the post to Prime Minister, stating that she is asking for justice as a loyal citizen of the country.
"I have been physically assaulted and even resulted to attempted rape and murder. I want justice. I have asked for help from so many people, however, they just listened and commented that they'll 'look into it' while the truth is that no one has helped me yet," Pori Moni stated through that post.
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In her post, she has mentioned that she tried to contact Police Station and even IGP Benazir Ahmed, yet to receive any formal help regarding her complaints.
"I haven't found justice in the last three or four days. Where I can find justice? I am a woman and actress but firstly, I am a human being. I cannot remain quiet regarding what happened with me today," she added.
In her post, she then addressed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as her "mother", writing, "I was about 2 and a half years old when my mother died. Today I need a mother more than anytime else. I have never seen you quietly accepting any injustice. I need you, I need your help to stay alive. Please save me, mother."
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Although she did not clarify the identity of her assaulters in the post only stating that she has been seeking help from law enforcement authorities for the last four days, she has informed media since that she lodged her complaint at Banani Police Station.
However, when contacted from UNB, officer-in-charge of Banani Police Station Noor- e-Alam Miah said that they still did not receive any complaint from actress Pori Moni or Shamsunnahar Smriti (her real name), however, trying to contact the actress for details.
Dhallywood superstar Alamgir hospitalised with Coronavirus
Nine-time National Award winner actor Alamgir has been hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19.
His wife and eminent singer Runa Laila shared the news via a Facebook post on Tuesday afternoon.
"Alamgir Sahab has tested positive for Covid 19. He’s being treated in a local hospital by a team of excellent doctors, nurses and hospital staff who are monitoring him and taking very good care. He is in excellent spirits and is doing well. Masha’Allah," Runa Laila wrote on Facebook.
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The 71-year-old actor has already taken two doses of the coronavirus vaccine.
"We as a family would like you to join us in prayer for his early and complete recovery. Our combined good wishes and prayers will heal him quickly. Insha’Allah. God is merciful. God is great. Subhan Allah," she added.
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On February 14, Alamgir and Runa Laila, along with their children including singer Akhi Alamgir, received the first dose of coronavirus vaccine. They took the second dose on April 17.
Alamgir is considered one of the greatest actors in the Bangladesh film industry. He received nine National Film Awards - seven as a lead actor and two for best supporting actor.
Eminent film actor Wasim passes away
Popular film actor of Dhallywood's golden era Wasim passed away at a hospital in Dhaka early Sunday. He was 74.
The actor breathed his last at Shahabuddin Medical College Hospital, Gulshan after battling with several old age complications.
Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association general secretary Zayed Khan confirmed the news.
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Although Wasim had been suffering from multiple diseases including brain, liver, and kidney complications, the actor tested negative for Covid-19, according to the hospital sources.
Born as Mesbahuddin Ahmed on March 23, 1947, Wasim started his silver screen career as an assistant director of film Chhando Hariye Gelo (1972), directed by S.M. Shafi. His acting debut came through the film ‘Rater Por Din’ (1973) opposite popular actress Babita, and the film was directed by Mohsin who named him Wasim.
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Dhallywood actor Shahin Alam laid to rest
Shahin Alam, one of the prominent Dhallywood superstars from the 90’s, was laid to rest at the Banani graveyard in the capital on Tuesday morning.
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Omar Sani elected president of Bangladesh Film Club Limited
Dhallywood star Omar Sani has thanked the members of the Bangladesh Film Club Limited, for electing him as president and his panel.