Dhaka: The certification of the Bengali film ‘Contract Marriage’ has been suspended over allegations of contractual breach and irregularities: The certification of the Bengali film ‘Contract Marriage’ has been suspended over allegations of contractual breach and irregularities.
According to United News of Bangladesh, model and actress Zeba Jannat alleged that she was verbally contracted to act in a single play and had participated in shooting of a few scenes. She later found that posters of the film ‘Contract Marriage’, featuring her still images, were circulating on social media. The actress further alleged that footage shot for the play was later used in the film without her consent.
Renowned celebrity couple Omar Sani and Moushumi also criticised the producer and director over the film on various media and online platforms, leading to negative public reaction. In view of the allegations and related disputes, the Bangladesh Film Certification Board said in a press release on Wednesday that it suspended the certification of the film under Section 8 of the Bangladesh Film Certification Act, 2023.
The order takes immediate effect, and the film cannot be screened in any cinema hall or other platform in Bangladesh until further notice.