16-01-2022

sUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2022
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Mim receives
digital award
Tanvir Tareq to be seen in Afzal Hossain’s
film ‘Maniker Lal Kakra’
National Award-winning composer
Tanvir Tareq will be seen on the big
screen as a musician along with
directing music for film maker Afzal
Hossain's upcoming children's film
"Maniker Lal Kakra.", reports UNB
Tanvir said that this was a
surprising offer for him.
"Afzal one day asked me whether I
could come with the guitar in the next
day's shoot and his request was like
an order to me."
The actress was singing the song
and I had to play the guitar with her
'Mortal Kombat' has emerged as
the victor of the 2021 Warner Bros.
released films on HBO Max with
the most viewers. Towards the end
of 2020, Warner Bros. parent
company WarnerMedia decided to
premiere their entire 2021 film
slate in theaters and on HBO Max
alongside Wonder Woman 1984
for Christmas of 2020. The move
was a controversial one but one
that Warner Bros. saw as a way to
not only drive subscribers for
their new streaming service but
also as a way to give audiences the
option to choose how to see
movies safely during the
uncertain Covid-19 crisis.
Warner Bros. released a wide
in that scene, he said.
Afzal at first told about two songs
for the film. One was for the story
where actress Sohana Saba will lip
sync and another was the theme
track, said Tareq.
The filmmaker chose a song of
Tagore, "Diner Belay Bashi Tomar
Bajiyechile," he said. Both the songs
were composed for guitar as Afzal
requested, said the music director.
Regarding his new experience of
acting Tanvir said," Probably this is
the first and last time I'd be seen
array of films on HBO Max
through the year, from highly
anticipated franchise installments
like The Matrix Ressurection and
The Suicide Squad, to adultskewing
films like King Richard
and The Many Saints of Newark,
to family-friendly offerings like
Tom & Jerry and Space Jam: A
New Legacy.
While some films like Godzilla vs
Kong and Dune were box office
hits, others like In The Heights and
The Suicide Squad suffered at the
box office for being available to
stream at home. With Warner Bros.
and HBO Max's experimental year
now over, the streaming numbers
have been gathered, and it appears
acting. But at least I can now say I've
acted in a film once!"
"Being a part of a legendary
filmmaker like Afzal Hossain's film
was a big achievement for me. Maybe
he included me in this small part on
the screen out of affection".
Maniker Lal Kakra is a film based
on writer and novelist Manik
Bandopadhyay's story while Masum
Reza has written the script of the
movie.
Ferdous Ahmed and Sohana Saba
have been casted for the movie.
‘Mortal Kombat' was last year’s moststreamed
new film on HBO Max
the winner is Mortal Kombat.
According to Business Insider,
of the entire 2021 Warner Bros.
slate released on HBO Max,
Mortal Kombat had the best
weekend of any of the Warner
Bros. releases on HBO Max with a
total of 3.8 million viewers. The
data was provided by SambaTV,
which had records for all Warner
Bros. films released on HBO Max
in their first four days of release
based on a household watching at
least five minutes of the movie,
and the data is limited to
connected-TV devices in the US,
such as Roku and gaming
consoles.
Source: Variety
TBT REPORT
Actress Bidya Sinha Saha Mim, one of the winners in the
category 'Notable contribution to Bangladesh film industry' at
the second edition of Films and Frames Digital Awards based
in Kolkata, received her trophy on Wednesday.
Confirming the news on Thursday, Mim said, "I am very
happy and delighted for this. Though the award was
announced few months back, I received the trophy on
Wednesday. I feel really honoured that they choose me from
Bangladesh for my contribution in the film industry".
Films and Frames Digital Film Awards, popularly known as
FAFDA, are awards to reward artistic and technical merit in
the Bengali Film Industry.
With over 40 award categories, the award show is said to be
the first of its kind that gives viewers the unique experience of
'at home' (AH) virtual award show by harnessing the power of
social and digital media platforms. The second edition of the
show partnered with Instagram.
At the FAFDA 2021, Bangladeshi actors Nusraat Faria and
Siam Ahmed were also recognised for their 'Notable
Contribution in the Bangladeshi Film Industry' along with
Mim.
TBT REPORT
All have to pay for our sins -
This is the central message
of 'Raat Jaga Phool' that gain
audiences praise. The heart
of this film, which marks the
silver screen directorial
debut of Mir Sabbir, lies in
the storyline. It sheds light
on the co-existence of
human beings and animals
like dogs, owls, monkeys,
snakes, lizards, and tigers.
Such animals play vital roles
in the movie.
Particularly, the first 40
minutes of this film will have
viewers glued to the screen.
The story, music, and
cinematography are
enchanting. "Raat Jaga
Phool" is shot in beautiful
locations. Scenes of villages
and the rural fair are
memorable. Nature is deeply
intertwined into the
storyline.
The music of the film is
excellent. "Bandor Bondhu",
‘Rare to find a
project that can
consume you…’
Actress Vaani Kapoor, who
will be next seen in
'Shamshera', says she never
chooses films thinking that
she would win awards for
them, but picks them from
her heart.
Vaani says: "I have never
chosen films thinking I will
win awards for them. I have
always chosen projects from
my heart and that's why I'm
fortunate that I have films like
'Chandigarh KareAashiqui' in
my filmography.
"It is rare to find a project
that can consume you, make
you dissolve yourself on
screen to become someone
like Maanvi. Maanvi is an
idea and an ideal for the
world and I'm blessed that I
got to play this character with
all my heart and soul," Vaani
Kapoor said.
She said that if people have
loved my performance it's
because the character was
written so "beautifully and
with so much dignity."
Vaani Kapoor added: "If I
were to win awards, I would
dedicate them to the
transgender community in
India because we wanted to
speak about inclusivity. If the
film wins or my performance
wins, it will show people that
mainstream media is
embracing this thought of
much-needed change."
Source: Bollywood Hungama
The Best Film award was given to 'Biye Dot Com' directed by
Sudeshna Roy and Abhijeet Guha.
The Best Actor award was won by Tota Roy Chowdhury for
his performance in the film 'Feluda Ferot' while the Best
Actress award was given to Sohini Sarkar for the film
'Judgement Day'.
Mim is currently awaiting release of her films 'Damal' and
'Poran'. She has films like 'Ittefaq' and 'Antarjal' in the
pipeline.
‘Raat Jaga Phool’ gains
audiences praise
voiced by Rahul Ananda to
the composition of Emon
Chowdhury, stands out.
People will be humming the
song once they step out of
the cinema hall, without
knowing the lyrics. Besides,
the last song of the film,
"Phote Phool Phote, Raat
Jaga Phool Phote", voiced by
Momotaz, will win over
audiences.
It is evident that Mir Sabbir
made "Raat Jaga Phool", a
government-granted film,
with a lot of passion. Besides
directing, he was involved
with the story, screenplay,
dialogues, and music of the
project. He has also acted in
the film. However, it cannot
be said that he succeeded in
every area.
The script and dialogues of
the movie could have been
sharper. Some characters
seemed unnecessary, while
others were not properly
utilised. The story also felt
slow at times. Mir Sabbir's
acting in the role of Rais
Pagla fell short at times. I
hope he will take note of such
matters before making his
second directorial movie.
That being said, "Raat Jaga
Phool" is a likable film in
many ways.
Fazlur Rahman Babu, as
expected, is outstanding in
the film. The rest of the cast
also did a commendable
job. "Raat Jaga Phool" was
released on the last day of
2021. Such films can make
a positive impact on our
film industry, if people
accept them and rush to
the cinema halls to watch
them.
H O R O s c O P E
ARIEs
(March 21 - April 20) : Today you might learn
something about a friend that could be rather
disconcerting, Aries. There could be a dark
side to this person that you weren't previously aware of, and
this could cause you to want to withdraw for a while and
reevaluate your involvement with this individual. When
considering it, remember that we all have our dark sides.
Could what you've discovered simply be this factor, or does
this go too far beyond it for you? Think about it!
TAURUs
(April 21 - May 21) : Outside responsibilities
might temporarily interfere with your love
life, Taurus. You may feel a strong desire to
get together with a love partner early in the
evening, but circumstances may necessitate your working
odd hours. This can be frustrating, as you've been looking
forward to this for a long time, but you could meet your
friend later in the evening. Don't be afraid to ask. Most
people understand when situations like this crop up.
GEMINI
(May 22 - June 21) : Today you're likely to find
your routine too boring for words, Gemini,
and may have a sudden powerful urge to cut
loose and play some serious hooky. Still, you
may feel the pull of obligation. This conflicted feeling should
pass. If it persists beyond today, however, you might need to
reevaluate certain areas of your life. There are lots of
opportunities out there, and life is too short to be stuck in a
situation that doesn't allow you to grow.
cANcER
(June 22 - July 23) : You could be feeling
especially sensual and passionate today,
Cancer, and you'll want to get together
with a love interest. However, other responsibilities
could get in your way. This could provide you with the
perfect excuse to sink into gloom, but don't fall into this
trap. Get whatever business you're facing handled and
out of the way. Or perhaps you can arrange to finish it
tomorrow. Then set up that hot date!
LEO
(July 24 - Aug. 23): You may feel a bit of
disappointment today, Leo. You might
tend to view whatever snags you've hit on
the path to accomplishing your goals as
personal failures, and if you let it, this idea could persist
with you throughout the day. Try to remain objective,
and don't lose sight of the big picture. You haven't even
lost a battle - at worst, it's a minor conflict! Chances are
that if you continue working hard you'll still win the war!
VIRGO
(Aug. 24 - Sept. 23): A rather disheartening
phone call could come to you today, Virgo.
This might bring news of a setback in one
of your projects that is only temporary but
nonetheless frustrating. You'll probably have to deal with
some trivial little details you'd rather not bother with,
and this could take up too much valuable time. Hang in
there - you're still doing well! Don't let your frustrations
get the best of you.
LIBRA
(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23): After the rush of
energy over the past few days, Libra,
today you may feel a powerful letdown.
Not every day can be filled with
adventure and excitement. For now, you just need to
take care of the routine matters that are a byproduct
of life on Earth. However, keep in mind that there are
many weekends coming up, and with the right kind
of planning you can get excitement back into your life.
scORPIO
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) : A goal that you've been
trying to reach may be temporarily
stalled, Scorpio, and you could be
tempted to slip into despair, wondering
if it will ever really happen. Remember that the
keyword for today is "temporary." Whatever obstacles
are in your way will eventually be overcome and your
goal should be to continue to advance in the direction
you want. In the meantime, take care of your chores.
sAGITTARIUs
(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21): Today you might realize
that you need to make a certain purchase,
Sagittarius. Perhaps your home or car
requires some important repairs, or maybe
some new equipment is necessary for your work. This could
prove rather disheartening, as it might involve spending
money that you'd rather use for something more exciting.
Think of the trouble this expenditure should save you,
however, and you'll see the value of it all.
cAPRIcORN
(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20): The weight of too many
responsibilities, perhaps involving family, a
job, or group affiliation, could be very much
on your mind today, Capricorn. You may feel like Atlas,
carrying the world on your shoulders! You're tired. Perhaps
you need to reevaluate your commitments - your innate
kindness may have caused you to make too many. Fulfill the
ones you have, but think twice before making any new ones.
You're important too, after all.
AQUARIUs
(Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) : You may have your
ups and downs today, Aquarius. You
could get at least one phone call of the
"good news, bad news" variety, and this
could have your moods swinging back and forth like a
pendulum. Try to stay centered. Take the good news
as encouragement, and as for the bad news, try to
consider it objectively and figure out ways to turn it to
your advantage. There's always a way. Hang in there!
PIscEs
(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) : Normally you tend to be a very
spiritually oriented person, Pisces, but today you
might find metaphysical concepts of all kinds
rather baffling. Whether these are ideas you've
embraced for a long time or new ones you've just discovered, you
may find nagging little doubts creeping in, temporarily causing
your faith to waver. This is a healthy development, however. A
little doubt now and then can weed out concepts that don't work
for you and reaffirm your belief in others.