Aug. 27, 2021|Bangladesh |20 Min.|R
Genre: Adventure;Bangla;Drama
Description: “Joar Bhata,” a short film directed by Sumon Anowar, is set to premiere on Chorki at 8 PM today. Produced in collaboration with Chorki and Redpad Studio, the film stars Shamol Mawla and Farhana Hamid in leading roles. Shamol Mawla portrays a boatman, capturing the dialect and essence of ferrymen seen along Bengal’s rivers, while Farhana Hamid, known for her role in “Sadarghat Er Tiger,” appears as a bride clad in a scarlet Banarasi saree.
Filmed in just two days in the underdeveloped area of Pubail before the recent lockdown, the production faced challenges such as lack of electricity and limited rest areas. Despite these hurdles, the team successfully completed the project. Shamol Mawla, who recently gained acclaim for his performance in the Hoichoi series “Mohanagar,” shared insights into the demanding shooting conditions.
Joar Bhata appears to explore themes of women’s empowerment, human relationships, and romance, as hinted in its trailer. Director Sumon Anowar describes it as his second OTT release, following “Sadarghat Er Tiger.” He emphasizes his commitment to creating strong female characters and addressing the importance of women’s empowerment in his work.
In unrelated news, Bengali actress and TMC MP Nusrat Jahan welcomed her first child, a baby boy, earlier today at Neotia Hospital in Kolkata. Nusrat, who had been admitted last night, shared a positive message on social media, expressing her faith and morning vibes. She married businessman Nikhil Jain in a private ceremony in Turkey in June 2019, though she later clarified that the marriage was not legally valid under Indian law.
Original name: জোয়ার ভাটা