Bhalobasha Express
| Bhalobasha Express | |
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| Bengali | ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস |
| Directed by | Shafi Uddin Shafi |
| Screenplay by | Shafi Uddin Shafi |
| Story by | Abdullah Zahir Babu |
| Produced by | Mohammad Abul Kalam |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Asaduzzaman Mojnu |
| Edited by | Touhid Hossain Chowdhury |
| Music by | Ahmed Humayun |
Production company | Titash Kothachitro |
| Distributed by | Titash Kothachitro |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
Bhalobasha Express (Also known by the previous working title as Red: The Color of Love)[1] is a 2014 Bangladeshi romantic drama film directed by Shafi Uddin Shafi and produced Mohammad Abul Kalam under his Titash Kothachitro. It features superstar Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas and Mim Chowdhury (in her debut) in the lead roles. Also Ahmed Sharif, Misha Sawdagor, Afzal Sharif, Abdullah Saki, DJ Shohel have played important roles in the film.[2]
"There is quite a hype created by Bollywood actors with their polished look and six-pack abs. Therefore, our audience are also demanding the same from the actors of this country. I respect their wishes and therefore, I am concentrating on making my body more slim and maintained."
—Protagonist Shakib Khan about his character in the film in an interview with Dhaka Tribune.[3]
The film principal photography was begun in December 2013. Its soundtrack was composed by Ahmed Humayun.[4] The film was released on May 9, 2014.[5]
Cast[edit]
- Shakib Khan as Turjo Khan
- Apu Biswas as Bonna Mirza
- Mim Chowdhury[6] as Tamanna
- Ahmed Sharif
- Misha Sawdagor as Shafqat Mirza
- Afzal Sharif as Qutub
- Abdullah Saki
- DJ Sohel
- Jadu Azad
Production[edit]
"I have tried to portray an interesting love story and I really hope that it will be well received and appreciated."
—Shafi Uddin Shafi on making Bhalobasha Express with Dhaka Tribune.[3]
The principal photography of the film was begun in December 2013. Previously, the film was supposed to be released with the title as Red: The Color of Love on Valentine's Day, in 2014, but due to unavoidable circumstances in the post production phase, the release was delayed.[3] later, the film's director changed its name to Bhalobasa Express.[7][8]
Soundtrack[edit]
| Bhalobasha Express | |||||
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| Released | May 8, 2014 | ||||
| Studio | Titash Kothachitro | ||||
| Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 22:00 | ||||
| Language | Bengali | ||||
| Label | CD Choice | ||||
| Producer | Ahmed Humayun | ||||
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The film's soundtrack is composed by Ahmed Humayun and lyrics penned by Kabir Bakul.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bhalobasha Express" | Pulak Adhikari, Munni | 4:56 |
| 2. | "Tumi Amar Surjo" | Sumi Shobnom, Rupom | 4:56 |
| 3. | "Ichche Kore Ural Mari" | Tousif, Moon | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Charo Dike Hajar Premik" | Sumi Shobnom, Rupom | 4:06 |
| 5. | "Boro Bou Ke Somoy Dichi" | Mohsin, Moon, Sumi Shobnom, Dinat Jahan Munni | 3:53 |
| Total length: | 22:00 | ||
Release[edit]
Bhalobasha Express was released in more than seventy cinemas on May 9, 2014, around the country.[3][9][10] The film had its world television premiere on ATN Bangla on Eid al-Adha 2016.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ Correspondent, Staff (2014-05-01). "Apu's "Bhalobasha Express" set for release". Prothom Alo English. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "অগ্নিপরীক্ষায় 'ভালবাসা এক্সপ্রেস'". Manabzamin. Archived from the original on 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ a b c d e "Bhalobasha Express hits the cinemas". Dhaka Tribune. 2014-05-09. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "আগামীকাল মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস". Samakal. 2020-05-08. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ "৯ মে মুক্তিপাচ্ছে শাকিব-অপুর নতুন ছবি 'ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস'". The Dhaka Times (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "মিম চৌধুরী : আকাশছোঁয়া স্বপ্ন যার". Jugantor. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "এবার অপুর ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "বিরক্ত শাকিব". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "সারা দেশেই 'ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস'". risingbd.com. 2014-05-08. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "শুক্রবার অপুর ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস". banglanews24.com. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "ঈদে ১০ সিনেমার ওয়ার্ল্ড টিভি প্রিমিয়ার | বিনোদন | ঢাকা টাইমস". old.dhakatimes24.com. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
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- Bhalobasha Express at IMDb
- Bhalobasha Express at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)
- Bhalobasha Express on YouTube
