Punorjonmo Universe
| Punorjonmo | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Created by | Vicky Zahed |
| Original work | Punorjonmo (July 2021) |
| Owner | Vicky Zahed |
| Years | 2021–2023 |
| Films and television | |
| Film(s) | Shuklopokkho |
| Television special(s) | Punorjonmo TV specials |
Punorjonmo (Bengali: পুনর্জন্ম, lit. 'The rebirth') is a Bangladeshi fictional universe and series of TV special created by Vicky Zahed. The universe includes television specials and web films. The universe was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters.
Development[edit]
In July 2021, a television special called Punorjonmo by Vicky Zahid became popular after it was aired on Channel i. Later its sequel Punorjonmo 2 was produced. A web film named Shuklopokkho was made soon after which connected the story of Punorjonmo series. In September 2022, Vicky Zahid told the Bangla Tribune about his plan to create the "Punorjonmo Universe". He said that characters from Shuklopokkho and Punorjonmo series will be seen in Punorjonmo 3.[1] Punorjonmo 3 was released on 1 October 2022.[2] Director Vicky Zahed told Prothom Alo on 27 October 2022 that Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo, the last sequel, will probably come in Eid-ul-adha. Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo was later released on 30 June 2023.
Television specials[edit]
| TV special | Release date | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punorjonmo | 25 July 2021 | Vicky Zahed | [3] |
| Punorjonmo 2 | 1 October 2021 | Vicky Zahed | |
| Punorjonmo 3 | 2 October 2022 | Vicky Zahed | |
| Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo | 30 June 2023 | Vicky Zahed | [4] |
Punorjonmo 1[edit]
After the airing of the first part, the audience demanded its sequel.[5]
Punorjonmo 2[edit]
After the popularity of Punorjonmo 1, Channel i aired its sequel on 1 October 2021. Apart from the characters of the previous special, Shahed Ali acted in this sequel.[6] The sequel received over 2 million views on YouTube between October 1–4.[5] It is known that Vicky Zahid spent one and a half months writing the story of the sequel.[7]
Punorjonmo 3[edit]
While filming Punorjonmo 2, Vicky Zahid wanted to make Punorjonmo 3. So when the second sequel became popular after airing, he discussed with the crew and actors and announced the next sequel.[8] It was filmed from 16 to 18 September 2022.[1] It got 2 million views in the day of its release and became the top video in the Bangladesh's trending category on YouTube.[9]
Punorjonmo Antim Porbo[edit]
Director Vicky Zahed told Prothom Alo on 30 October 2022 that Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo, the last sequel, will probably come on Eid-ul-Fitr 2023.[4] Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo was released on 30 June 2023 on Channel i[10]
Film[edit]
| Film | Release date | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuklopokkho | 11 August 2022 | Vicky Zahed | [11] |
Shuklopokkho[edit]
On 11 August 2022, Punorjonmo Universe's web thriller film Shuklopokkho was released in Chorki. In this 96-minute web film, three university students go missing. So Manju, the character of the film, starts worrying about his lover Laboni.[12]
Series[edit]
| Series | Release date | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punorjonmo: Director's Cut | 17 August 2023 | Vicky Zahed | [13] |
| Untitled Spin-off | TBA | Vicky Zahed | [14] |
Punorjonmo: Director's Cut[edit]
On 10 August, Channel I announced that they will release the Director's cut version of Punorjonmo series. The all parts of the universe will air together in a series form on their OTT platform iScreen. The series was aired on iScreen on 17 August 2023.[13]
Unitiled Spin-off Series[edit]
After the release of Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo, audience was confused and had many questions after the end of the last sequal. Then director Vicky Zahed said that the universe will get a "Rafsan Haque" web series that will be available on iScreen.[14]
Cast and characters[edit]
- Afran Nisho as chef Rafsan Haque
- Imam Hossain Saju as Raju, a voice
- Mehazabien Chowdhury as Nila Haque, Rafsan's wife/Rokeya
- Khairul Basar as Niloy/Manju
- Shahed Ali as Nuru, Rafsan's driver
- Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed as Borsha, Rafsan's younger sister
- Abdullah Al Sentu as Kamal, a serial killer
- Faruque Ahmed as Idris Ali
- Ziaul Roshan as Humayun
- Sunerah Binte Kamal as Laboni
- Sharif Siraj as OC Kamrul
Soundtracks[edit]
Title track: Drohe Jole Pure[15]
- Performed by Ajoy Roy and Jarin Tasnim Ratri
- Track produced by Tamal Hadiul
- Lyric and composed by Mahmud Hayat Arpon
Controversy[edit]
In 2023, Mahreen Ferdous alleged that Punorjonmo 3 was plagiarized from a story in her book Golpogulo Bari Geche. Vicky Zaheed on the other hand claimed that the story of Punorjonmo 3 coincidentally coincided with the story of Ferdous.[16]
Reception[edit]
Punorjonmo 1 and 2 became popular with viewers after their telecast on Channel i. Punorjonmo series uploaded to YouTube are given English subtitles due to response from foreign viewers. According to Channel i officials, both the specials have received a lot of positive reactions.[17] According to Shah Alam Saju of The Daily Star, its TV specials were among the hottest TV works of 2021.[18]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award Title | Category | Awardee | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2nd ICT–Channel i Digital Media Awards | Best Drama Director | Vicky Zahed | Won | [19] |
| Best Actress | Mehazabien Chowdhury | Won | |||
| Meril-Prothom Alo Awards | Best Television Actor | Afran Nisho | Won | [20] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "ভিকির ভাবনায় 'পুনর্জন্ম ইউনিভার্স'" [Vicky's idea of 'Punorjonmo Universe']. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). 16 September 2022. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ Zahed, Vicky (1 October 2022), Punorjonmo 3 (Horror, Thriller), Channel I, RKB Creative, retrieved 8 March 2023
- ^ "Vicky Zahed: 'Vickyverse' has a good ring to it". The Business Standard. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ a b "'পুনর্জন্ম'-এর শেষ কিস্তি কবে আসবে জানালেন পরিচালক" [The director said when the last installment of 'Punorjonmo' will come]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 28 October 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ a b "নজর কেড়েছেন নিশো-মেহজাবীন-ভিকি" [Nisho-Mehzabeen-Vicky caught the eye]. Rising BD (in Bengali). 5 October 2021. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "'পুনর্জন্ম-২'র মুক্তি আজ" [The release of 'Punorjonmo-2' is today]. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). 1 October 2021. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "প্রচারের পরেই সাড়া ফেলছে নিশো ও মেহজাবীনের 'পুনর্জন্ম ২'" [Nisho and Mehjabeen's 'Punorjonmo 2' is getting a response after the broadcast]. Amader Shomoy (in Bengali). 3 October 2021. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "'পুনর্জন্ম'র সিক্যুয়েল নির্মাণের ঘোষণা" [The announcement of the sequel of 'Punorjonmo']. Inqilab (in Bengali). 29 July 2021. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "'Punorjonmo 3' trends number 1 on YouTube". The Daily Star. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ Hamama, Fatin (2 July 2023). "'Punorjonmo': do untied ends make a bad thriller?". The Daily Star. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ Samaddar, Ashley Shoptorshi (16 August 2022). "Shuklopokkho: An extraordinary conclusion reveals a cinematic universe". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "'শুক্লপক্ষ'–এ রহস্যের হাতছানি" [The hand of mystery in 'Shuklopokkho']. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 12 August 2022. Archived from the original on 13 August 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ a b Entertainment Desk (17 August 2023). "Director's cut on Punorjonmo". Channel I Online (in Bengali).
- ^ a b Arts & Entertainment Desk (4 July 2023). "Vicky Zahed hints of 'Punorjonmo' spin-off series". The Daily Star. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Punorjonmo Soundtrack". Internet Movie Database.
- ^ "পুনর্জন্ম ৩: গল্প 'নকলের' অভিযোগে নির্মাতার ব্যাখ্যা". Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). 1 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ "শুধু সমালোচক নয়, 'পুনর্জন্ম' সব শ্রেণির দর্শক পছন্দ করেছে" [Not only the critics, 'Punarjanm' has been loved by all sections of the audience]. Channelionline.com (in Bengali). Channel i. 20 August 2022. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ Saju, Shah Alam (1 January 2022). "২০২১ এ প্রাণ ফিরে পেয়েছে টিভি নাট্যাঙ্গন" [In 2021, the TV landscape has come back to life]. The Daily Star (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "'পুনর্জন্ম'র জন্য ক্যারিয়ারের প্রথম পুরস্কার পেলেন ভিকি" [Vicky won the first award of her career for 'Punorjonmo']. Banglanews24.com. 12 March 2022. Archived from the original on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "'মেরিল-প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার ২০২১' পেলেন যারা" [Those who received 'Merrill-Prothom-alo Award 2021']. Dhakatimes24.com. 28 May 2022. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.