Sep. 09, 2021|Bangladesh |35 Min.|R
Genre: Adventure;Bangla;Drama;Family;Mystery;Reality
Description: “Otithi,” a 2021 Bangladeshi film, tells a compelling story that explores themes like social class, parenthood, emotional struggles, morality, poverty, and love. Directed by Farhad Shahi, the film features an ensemble cast including Manoj Pramanik and Sanjida Preeti. The production also includes notable performances by A K Azad Shetu, Sushama Sarker, Abdullah Rana, Jaynal Abedin Khan, Farzana Mukto, Nowshad Akram, and Alam Anwar. With a script by Asaduzzaman Abir and cinematography by Golam Maola Nabir, “Otithi” promises a visually and emotionally engaging experience. The film’s music and background score were composed by Sohan Ali, under the supervision of Ripon Nath, with sound design by Rony Sazzad.
“Otithi” premiered on Chorki, a Bangladeshi subscription-based streaming service owned by Transcom Group through Prothom Alo’s subsidiary, Mediastar Limited. Launched in July 2021, Chorki offers a variety of content, including original productions, films, series, and documentaries. The platform focuses on Bengali-language content but also features Turkish and Iranian films with Bengali subtitles. Chorki provides both free and premium content, with the latter requiring a subscription for access.
Farhad Shahi, the director, shared his vision for the film, emphasizing the parallel dimensions of money and love as central themes. He praised the dedication and professionalism of the cast, particularly Manoj Pramanik and Sanjida Preeti.
For those interested in streaming “Otithi” or exploring Chorki’s extensive library, the platform offers a range of video content, including movies, series, music videos, and original productions.
Cast director: Farhad Shahi
Cast actor: Manoj Kumar Pramanik, Sanjida Preeti, A.K. Azad Shetu, Sushma Sarker, Abdullah Rana
Original name: অতিথি