Dhaka to Bombay is 2013 action drama film directed by Uttam Akash and produced by Mahmudur Rahman Monir under the banner of Gudhuli Films.[1] Its features Shakib Khan and Sahara in the lead roles. It also features Omar Sani, Suchorita, Sadek Bachchu, Danny Sidak, Kabila, Nasreen in other roles.[2][3]
| Dhaka to Bombay | |
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| Bengali | ঢাকা টু বোম্বে |
| Directed by | Uttam Akash |
| Written by | Uttam Akash |
| Produced by | Mahmudur Rahman Monir |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mojibul Haque Bhuiyan |
| Edited by | M.A. Rahim |
| Music by |
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Production company | Gudhuli Films |
| Distributed by | Maa Kothachitro |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
Plot
editBillu (Shakib Khan) is sold as a teenager by human trafficker Tajul (Sadek Bachchu) to another human trafficker Agarwal in Mumbai, India. Billu escapes from Agarwal's hideout. There he found refuge with a kind hearted person.
Meanwhile, Tajul threatens Billu's family in Dhaka, because Billu's younger sister is a journalist for a local newspaper there. Billu is now a young man of 25, he couldn't forget the human trafficker Agarwal. Dramatically, Billu gets an opportunity to work in Bollywood films in Mumbai. Payel (Sahara) is sold by her Bangladeshi lover to human trafficker Agarwal. Billu rescues Payal from Aggarwal's hideout and they start trusting each other. They crossed the border into Bangladesh and went to Badda, Dhaka, from where Billu was trafficked. Billu searches for Tajul everywhere. One day he finds Tajul. Billu's philanthropic work increased his popularity around city. Tajul plans to kill Billu considering him an election rival.
Meanwhile Billu finds his family. Payal sees Billu with another girl, mistaking him, and goes back to her old boyfriend. Meanwhile Billu finds his family. Seeing Billu with another girl, Payel misunderstands him and goes back to her old boyfriend, who sold her to human trafficker Agarwal. Billu kills everyone while Tajul and his forces escape by ship. Finally Payel realizes her mistake and returns to Billu. They again start their journey to Mumbai.
Cast
edit- Shakib Khan as Billal a.k.a Billu, He was trafficked to India by child traffickers as a child.
- Sahara[4] as Payel, she went to meet her boyfriend in India, who sold her to Indian traffickers
- Omar Sani as Billu's maternal uncle
- Suchorita as Billu's mother
- Sadek Bachchu as Tajul, main human trafficker
- Kabila as Kabila, he is Billu's friend and associate
- Nasreen as Kabila's love interest
- Danny Sidak as Danny, Human trafficker
- Danny Raaj
- Kabita as Kabita Sinha, Indian Bollywood model-actress
Production
editMost of the film was shot at various locations in Mumbai, India. In this regard, the director of the film Uttam Akash told Prothom Alo that "Most of the film was shot in various locations in Mumbai for the story demand. It is an expensive film."[5] In January 2014, protagonist Shakib Khan told Prothom Alo in an interview that, 70 percent of the film's work was completed in Dhaka and the remaining work will be shot in Mumbai.[6]
Soundtrack
edit| Dhaka to Bombay | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Kazi Jamal, Bappiraj and Jibon Murad | ||||
| Released | 2013 | |||
| Studio | Maa Kothachitro | |||
| Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 17:56 | |||
| Language | Bengali | |||
| Label | G-Series | |||
| Producer | Kazi Jamal, Bappiraj and Jibon Murad | |||
| Kazi Jamal, Bappiraj and Jibon Murad chronology | ||||
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The film's soundtrack is composed by Kazi Jamal, Jibon Murad and Bappiraj, lyrics penned by Uttam Akash and Bappiraj. Its songs are sung by Dilshad Nahar Kona, Nirjhar, Jibon Murad, Bappiraj, Shahin and Anima de Costa.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tore Chara Bachi Kemone" | Collected | Collected | Tanjina Ruma, Jalal | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Bukee Bhitor Premer Pakhi" | Jibon Murad | Jibon Murad | Jibon Murad, Nirjhar | 5:10 |
| 3. | "Chokhe Nesha" | Jibon Murad | Jibon Murad | Anima de Costa, Kishore, Joy Mahmud | 4:17 |
| 4. | "Mumbai Jab Shaam Hota Hain" | Bappiraj | Bappiraj | Bappiraj, Dilshad Nahar Kona | 4:09 |
| 5. | "Tumi Je Khoti Korla" | Hasan Motiur Rahman | Hasan Motiur Rahman | Nolok Babu | |
| Total length: | 17:56 | ||||
Promotion and release
editOn September 10, 2013, the production company Godhuli Films organized a press conference to mark the release of Dhaka to Bombay. Prominent people from the film industry including the artists, art-crews of the film were present in the event.[7][8]
Release
editThe film was released on September 13, 2013 in around 80 theaters across the country including Dhaka.[9][10]
Reception
editThe film received mostly negative reviews. It has been widely criticized for its weak story, screenplay and inconsistencies and wrong dialogues.[11][12]
References
edit- ^ মনিরকেই বিয়ে করছেন সাহারা. Bhorer Kagaj (in Bengali). 2015-05-05. Archived from the original on 2021-05-08. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ তাঁদের ফিরে আসার অভিযান. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ শাকিবের অন্য চেহারা. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ "ফিরতে চান সাহারা". Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 2018-05-12. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ a b ‘ঢাকা টু বোম্বে’. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 12 September 2013. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ শাকিবের মুম্বাই মিশন. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ ঢাকা টু বোম্বে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ১৩ সেপ্টেম্বর. Priyo.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ ‘ঢাকা টু বোম্বে’র প্রীতি সম্মেলন. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ চিন্তামন তুষার (13 September 2013). "আজ মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ঢাকা টু বোম্বে ও রুপগাওয়াল". Daily Janakantha. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 2016-05-20. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ^ ঘুরে দাড়ানোর প্রত্যয়ে ঢাকাই ছবি. risingbd.com (in Bengali). 2013-12-28. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ Mahbubul Alam, Dewan (2013-09-15). 'ঢাকা টু বোম্বে': বাংলাদেশী দর্শকদের লাখো সালাম. BMDb (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ^ Reza, Selim (2013-09-15). ঢাকা টু বোম্বে: জগাখিচুড়ির অপর নাম. BMDb (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-08-21.
External links
edit- Dhaka to Bombay at IMDb
- Dhaka to Bombay at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)
- Dhaka to Bombay on YouTube
