Lights, Camera, Kashmir: Bollywood's return to valley ignites tourism hope



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Actor Lalit Parimoo has made a strong case for Bollywood producers to set and schedule film shootings at virgin and unexplored locales of Jammu and Kashmir.

Addressing a press conference in Srinagar during a recent visit to promote his upcoming film 'Lafzon Mein Pyaar', Parimoo said, "Filmmakers often focus on popular tourist hotspots of Kashmir such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg while shooting for their films. However, there's plenty more to Kashmir than these places. There's plenty more scenic beauty to be explored in other parts of Kashmir."

Parimoo added that he was delighted with the rollout of Jammu and Kashmir's very own policy with regard to film shoots.

He said the makers of his upcoming project had initially planned to shoot the film in Uttarakhand but switched to Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir after learning of the new film policy in the Union Territory.

The actor added that shooting the film on his native soil was not only a special experience for him but would also go a long way in boosting the tourism potential of the virgin locales of Kashmir.
He said it would also help generate employment opportunities for locals.

He acknowledged the efforts made by the administration in Jammu and Kashmir to facilitate the return of Bollywood to Kashmir would aid the revival of symbiotic ties between the film industry and the UT, which is widely acknowledged as the paradise on earth.

The film 'Lafzon Mein Pyaar' narrates the story of Raj, a young man who embarks on a journey of self-discovery through music after leaving his studies halfway. The movie features a talented cast, including Anita Raj, Zarina Wahab, Prashant Rai, Sarwar Mir, Vaani Dogra, Megha Joshi, Mahima Gupta, Sachin Bhandari, Ismile Choudhary, and Avinash Kumar, among others. It has been directed by Dhiraj Mishra and Raja Randeep Giri, with Ashok Sawhney 'Sahil' doubling up as lyricist and producer.

Director Dhiraj Mishra revealed that he had previously shot portions of two of his movies, 'Ghalib' and 'Alingan,' in the Bhaderwah region due to unrest in Kashmir at the time and the absence of a film policy.

He shared his plans to shoot his next two films in Kashmir, adding that he would focus on bringing the beauty of the virgin locales of the UT to the big screen.
He also acknowledged and appreciated the support and assistance of officials associated with the Jammu and Kashmir Film Policy during the making of his film and in ensuring a favourable ambience for future film projects.

Singer Kabul Bukhari also expressed his joy at being a part of a project, which enabled him to showcase his talent to a wider audience.
He added that he was especially delighted that the film was shot in Jammu and Kashmir.

The film's poster was also unveiled at the promotional event, adding to the buzz surrounding 'Lafzon Mein Pyaar.' (ANI)

   

"Mujib: Shaper of a Nation" will go down in history



Upazilla Correspondent,Barta24.com, Gouripur(Mymenshing)
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General Secretary of Gouripur Upazila Awami League of Mymensingh, Somnath Saha has commented that the film based on the life of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 'Mujib: Shaper of a Nation' will be a document of history.

He made this comment while expressing his feelings after watching the movie 'Mujib Ekti Jatir Ropkar' with party leaders and workers at Priya Cinema Hall on Station Road in Gouripur city on Friday (October 20) night.

Somnath Saha said, 'Mujib is not just a movie about shaping a nation. It is the story of a teenager from Tungipara who became Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Juvenile Mujib once got involved in politics while talking about rights. He participated in language movement. Joined politics. The true history of the declaration of independence from the mass uprising, the call for the liberation war has come up in the movie.

At this time he urged people from all walks of life to come to the cinema hall and enjoy the film.

On October 13, the movie 'Mujib: the Rupkar of the Nation' was released at Priya Cinema Hall in Gouripur along with all over the country. Immediately after the liberation, the movie theaters in this town of Mofswal were crowded with spectators.

On Friday evening, under the courtesy of General Secretary of Upazila Awami League, Somnath Saha, five hundred people including party leaders, freedom fighters, students and common people sat together and enjoyed a movie at Priya cinema hall.

Masud Karim, Managing Director of Priya Cinema Hall, said that Mujib is a nation-shaping film and is getting response from the audience after the screening. Five hundred people enjoyed Awami League leader Somnath Dada's Friday evening show.

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Inauguration of the premiere show of the movie 'Mujib: Ekti Jatir Rupakar' held today



Staff Correspondent, Barta24.com, Dhaka
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the premiere show of the movie 'Mujib: Ekti Jatir Rupakarr’, a biopic on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

On Thursday (October 12) at 10 am, she announced the opening by attending the premiere show of the film at Agargaon Bangladesh Film Archive in the capital.

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Dr.Hassan Mahmud, actress Dilara Zaman, actor Arifin Shuvo, Nusrat Faria among others were present at that time.

The movie 'Mujib: Ekti Jatir Rupakar' based on the biography of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be released tomorrow Friday in 153 cinema halls across the country while in neighboring country India it will be released on October 27.

The film is a joint production of Bangladesh and India and is directed by famous Indian director Shyam Benegal. Bangladeshi actor Arifin Shubo played the role of Bangabandhu. Nusrat Imroz Tisha as Fazilatun Nesha Mujib, Nusrat Faria as Sheikh Hasina, Riyaz Ahmed as Tajuddin Ahmed. Dilara Zaman, Chanchal Chowdhury, Siam Ahmed, Zayed Khan, Khairul Alam Sabuj, Ferdous Ahmed, Dighi, Raisul Islam Asad, Gazi Rakayet, Taukir Ahmed, Misha Saudagar and more than a hundred popular artists of the country acted in other roles.

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A short film about the cricket craze of expats is awash in praise!



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Just as the people of the country wait to watch the game of the Bangladesh cricket team, the expatriates also wait to hear the roar of the tiger on the field. However, their passion-mad image is often overlooked. But, this time their image has been presented to the people of the country by the producer Shafayet Hossain Shawon.

Actor Omar Sani and content creator Shamim Ahmed have acted in it. The short film was released on social media Facebook on October 6. It almost went viral in three days. The short film has crossed 33 lakh views. It has more than 8,000 shares with 350,000 reactions and 5,000 comments. Viewers are praising the work in all the comments.

About the short film, Omar Sani said, 'Even in a foreign country, the same emotion works for the Bangladesh cricket team in the minds of expatriates, it has been brought out here. The short film has been getting a huge response since its release. I hope Bangladesh will do great things in the World Cup with this love of people.

This special short film is produced by Star Line Food Products Limited. Director of the organization Main Uddin said that their initiative is to spread cricket passion and love among expatriates. Before this, the company has presented several short films about expatriates. They too received rave reviews.

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‘Tabu used to cook food, we used to eat it for fun’: Badhan



Entertainment Desk, Barta24.com Dhaka
‘Tabu used to cook food, we used to eat it for fun’: Badhan

‘Tabu used to cook food, we used to eat it for fun’: Badhan

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Ajmeri Haque Badhan is a known face in the entertainment world. After the movie 'Rehana Mariam Noor', she was seen in the movie 'Rabindranath Ekhane Kokhono Khete Aseni’ directed by Srijit Mukharjee of West Bengal. She entered Tollywood through this movie. But this time she is not limited only to Dhallywood and Tollywood movies.

Recently she worked in Bollywood director Vishal Bharadwaj's film 'Khupiya'. She will be seen as a Bangladeshi woman in the movie 'Khupiya'. It is also known that she will be seen in a very important role even if she does not have much screen time.

The movie 'Khufia' is releasing on October 5 this year. The trailer of the movie 'Khupiya' was released last Monday (September 18) at noon. The 2 minute 39 seconds long trailer had mystery, action and romance.

While acting in this movie, she developed a good relationship with everyone. Although not friends with Tabu, who acted in the movie, a close relationship has developed. The actress also said that Tabu used to cook food for them and everyone enjoyed eating it.

Badhan said, those who like me and my work in Bangladesh will be interested in it. So they are excited after seeing the trailer. After watching the film, this love will hopefully increase. I am happy with the response I got in Bangladesh after watching the trailer. My many Kolkata fans also wished. It is a lovely place.

It is to be noted that she went to Mumbai to do a look test on September 26, 2021. The shooting started in Delhi the following month. That was the first lot of shooting of the movie. The shooting of the film was completed in 2022.

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