Dhaka:Filmmaker Tanvir Mokammel is set to bring Pollikobi Jasimuddin's renowned narrative poem 'Sojan Badiar Ghat' to the silver screen. This poignant tale explores a love story that transcends religious boundaries in rural Bengal, with 70 percent of the two-hour feature film already completed.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Mokammel, who has also crafted the screenplay, announced the latest updates on the film's production through a social media post. The story, first published in 1933, is one of Jasimuddin's most celebrated works. It depicts the tragic romance between Sojan, a Muslim boy, and Duli, a Hindu girl, highlighting the tensions and barriers imposed by religious and social divisions.
The film features Tanoy Biswas as Sojan and Radifa Narmin as Duli, with Dihan and Shreya Baidya portraying the characters' childhood versions. The production involves notable contributions such as Rakibul Hasan handling cinematography, Mahadev Shi on editing, Uttam Guha on art direction, and Syed Shabab Ali Arzu composing the background score.
Chitralekha Guha plays a dual role in the film, acting and overseeing costume planning and casting. The assistant directors include Syed Shabab Ali Arzu, Sagir Mostafa, Sandip Mistry, and Aparajita Sangeeta. The film is co-produced by Jasimuddin's daughter, Hasna Jasimuddin Moudud, and the cast comprises Chitralekha Guha, Kazi Raju, Zubayer Zahid, Ahsanul Haque Minu, Swapna Baidya, Shah Alam Dulal, and Rezaul Karim Reza, among others.