Faand: The Trap
| Faand: The Trap | |
|---|---|
| Bengali | ফাঁদ: দ্য ট্র্যাপ |
| Directed by | Shafi Uddin Shafi |
| Screenplay by | Shafi Uddin Shafi |
| Story by | Chatku Ahmed |
| Produced by | Shafiqul Islam Rasel |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Asaduzzaman Mojnu |
| Edited by | Touhid Hossain Chowdhury |
| Music by | Kabir Bakul |
Production company | Othoi Movies |
| Distributed by | Othoi Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
Faand: The Trap is 2014 Bangladeshi romantic action film,[1] directed by Shafi Uddin Shafi and produced by Shafiqul Islam Rasel under the banner of Othoi Movies.[2] The film about encompasses love and patriotism, mainly focused on both nationalism and also the relationship of the lead characters.[3] It features superstar Shakib Khan and Achol Ankhi in the lead roles. Also features Amit Hasan, Kazi Hayat, Rebeka Rouf, Don and Jammy Ibrahim in support roles.[4]
"One of the main focus of the film is about trapping international criminals and rescuing national property, that is where the inspiration of the title came from."
—Shafi Uddin Shafi about the title of the film.[3]
It is the first collaboration between Khan and Achol.[5] It was released on 30 May, 2014. Although the film has been discussed throughout the year, it failed commercially at the box office.[6]
Synopsis[edit]
Famous Bangladeshi scientist Muntasir Mamun (Kazi Hayat) has invented a nuclear atomic formula which can generate electricity. But an international criminal Usman (Amit Hasan) has his evil eyes on the formula. He takes the disc of the formula killing the scientist and gets arrested by Bangladesh Intelligence while leaving Bangladesh for Malaysia. But he was cunning enough to put the disc in Nova's (Achol Ankhi) Bag. Bangladesh Police frees him consulting with the intelligence officer Rahul (Jammy Ibrahim) to follow him to get the disc. Usman fled to Malaysia in the search for the formula where intelligence officer had the same plan to catch him and they named the assignment Faand.[4][7]
Cast[edit]
- Shakib Khan as Asif
- Achol Ankhi as Nova
- Amit Hasan as Usman
- Jammy Ibrahim as Rahul
- Anjali as Iva
- Kazi Hayat as Muntassir Mamun
- Rebeka Rouf as Muntassir Mamun's wife, Asif mother
- Roshan as Asif's boss
- Rajib Chowdhury Don
Production[edit]
"It is a complicated but entertaining script. It does follow the stereotypical 'boy meets girl' love story, but there is a twist."
—Shafi Uddin Shafi shared his outlook of the film with Dhaka Tribune.[3]
In the beginning of July, 2013 protagonist Shakib Khan went to Malaysia for the shooting of the film, so he could not celebrate Eid al-Fitr.[8]
Soundtrack[edit]
| Faand: The Trap | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | October-November, 2015 |
| Recorded | 2013-14 |
| Studio | Othoi Movies |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Length | 19:04 |
| Language | Bengali |
| Label | SIS Music |
| Producer | Kabir Bakul |
The film's soundtrack is composed and lyrics penned by Kabir Bakul.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shikabo Premer ABCD" | Rajib and Shorolipi | 4:01 |
| 2. | "Life Ta Ekta" | Kishore | 2:40 |
| 3. | "Shono Priyo Jene Niyo" | Dinat Jahan Munni and Tasif | 4:42 |
| 4. | "I Love You" | Mohin and Bindia | 3:34 |
| 5. | "Bonomali Monta Khali" | Mohin and Shoshi | 4:07 |
| Total length: | 19:04 | ||
Release[edit]
The film was initially scheduled to release on April 25, 2014. Its release was later postponed due to business slump and heavy heat around the country.[9] Subsequently, it was released on May 30, 2014 in more than 100 theaters.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ সাহা, জয়ন্ত. "শাকিব-আঁচলের ফাঁদ". bdnews24 (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Anchol's Phand-The Trap on discussion". The New Nation. 4 June 2014. Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ^ a b c Chaity, Afrose Jahan (2014-04-07). "Shakib Khan rescues national property in The Trap". Dhaka Tribune. Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ a b "শাকিবের ফাঁদে আটক আঁচল". প্রিয়.কম. Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ ডটকম, বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর. "নায়ককেন্দ্রিক নয় শাকিব-আঁচলের 'ফাঁদ'". bdnews24 (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2020-07-04. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "আজ আঁচলের টিকে থাকার লড়াই". NTV Online. 2015-10-16. Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "চলচ্চিত্র (ফাঁদ: দ্য ট্র্যাপ)". Kaler Kantho. 2023-12-26. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "ঈদের দিনেও 'ফাঁদ'-এ শাকিব!". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2013-08-13. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- ^ "মুক্তি পাচ্ছে না 'ফাঁদ (দ্য ট্র্যাপ)'". BMDb (in Bengali). 2014-04-20. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Times, The Dhaka (2014-05-30). "আজ মুক্তি পাচ্ছে 'ফাঁদ'-দ্য ট্র্যাপ [ট্রেলার] - The Dhaka Times". Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "এবার কি পারবেন শাকিব খান". risingbd.com. 2014-05-29. Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
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