Khuni Shikder (Bengali: খুনী শিকদার; transl. Killer Shikder) is a 2004 Bangladeshi biographical crime thriller film. The film directed by Monowar Hossain Khokon and produced by Abdul Alim under the banner of Monowara Films. It feature Shakib Khan as the title role, who became a psycho after the death of his mother and then started killing one after another and subsequently he became the country's top terrorist and serial killer. Nasima Akter Nodi, Liton Hashmi, Sohail and Mamun Shah and others have also played supporting roles in the film.[1][2]
| Khuni Sikder | |
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| Bengali | খুনী শিকদার |
| Directed by | Monowar Hossain Khokon |
| Written by | Kamal Sarkar |
| Screenplay by | Monowar Hossain Khokon |
| Based on | Life of Ershad Sikder |
| Produced by | Abdul Alim |
| Starring | Shakib Khan Nodi Liton Hashmi Sohail |
| Cinematography | A. Saeed |
| Edited by | Jamal Chishti |
| Music by |
Background score
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Production company | Monowara Films |
| Distributed by | Monowara Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bangla |
The film is based on the biography of the Bangladeshi notorious murderer Ershad Sikder and was released on November 15, 2004 on the occasion on Eid-ul-Fitr.[3] The film has been criticised at various times for its obscenity, but also has been widely acclaimed as one of the best performances of Shakib Khan's career.[4][5] This is the first negative character of Khan's career.
Synopsis
editShahjahan Shikder is a thief by profession. He lived in a village with his sick mother and made a living by stealing small things. After being caught stealing several times, the villagers decided to bury him alive. When his mother tried to stop it, she died in front of Shahjahan's eyes. Repentant Shahjahan lost his mental balance and became a psycho and became angry and killed Imam of the village for the first time and left for the town. Coincidentally, he joined a local terrorist group and started terrorist activities. Shahjahan Shikder's only wish is to build a Taj Mahal like Emperor Shahjahan. Once he assassinated the leader of a terrorist group in one night and took the title of "Boro Dada" (trans: Big Grandfather). And subsequently involved in activities such as like kidnapping, murder, robbery, rape. Everyone trembled in fear of him.[6]
Cast
edit- Shakib Khan as Shahjahan Shikder / Boro Dada
- Nodi as Rani, stage dancer and Shikder's love interest; Shikder forced her to marry him
- Liton Hashmi as Choto, Shikdar's faithful companion; subsequently he became the main witness against Shikder
- Pichchi Sohail as Maruf, Police inspector
- Megha as Kajal
- Mamun Shah as Imran, A lawyer
- Urmila as Sumona
- Rasheda Chowdhury as Shikder's mother
- Anna as Akbar, a political party's central leader
- Jugantor Chakma as China[7]
Soundtrack
editThe film's soundtrack is composed by Ahmed Kislu and all the songs have been written by Moniruzzaman Monir. The song "Ami To More Jabo", written and composed by Abdus Sattar Mohanta, is also used in the film.[8][9]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mitha Premer Chora Mullo (মিঠা প্রেমের চড়া মূল্য)" | |||
| 2. | "Ami To More Jabo (আমিতো মরে যাবো)" | Abdus Sattar Mohanta | Khan Asifur Rahman Agun | 2:39 |
| 3. | "Hayre Faisa Jay, Bhalo Baisha Jay (হায়রে ফাইসা যায় ভালো বাইসা যায়)" | |||
| 4. | "Tumi Ami Khelbo Dujon Premer-e Khela (তুমি আমি খেলবো দুজন প্রেমেরই খেলা)" | |||
| 5. | "Monete Amar Premer Garmi (মনেতে আমার প্রেমের গারমি)" | |||
| 6. | "Sara Ange Jouboner Juar (সারা অঙ্গে যৌবনের জোয়ার)" | Khan Asifur Rahman Agun, Anima D'costa | 4:13 | |
| 7. | "Lagilo Lagilo Premer-e Jhotka (লাগিলো লাগিলো প্রেমেরই ঝটকা)" | |||
| 8. | "Oh My Darling, I Love You" |
References
edit- ^ "শাকিবের 'খুনি শিকদার' নিয়ে বিরক্ত দর্শক!". NTV Online (in Bengali). 2019-02-05. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "যে কারণে শাকিবের 'খুনি শিকদার' নিয়ে বিরক্ত দর্শক! – Colorslife24" (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ সত্য ঘটনা অবলম্বনে নির্মিত ১০টি বাংলাদেশি সিনেমা. sylhetmail24.com (in Bengali). 2019-08-28. Archived from the original on 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- ^ Syed Nazmus Saqib (23 June 2020). "এই শাকিব খানকে আমরা ভীষণ মিস করি..." egiyecholo.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ সাকিব, সৈয়দ নাজমুস. "এই শাকিব খানকে আমরা ভীষণ মিস করি..." cinegolpo.com. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- ^ Fahim Muntasir (2020-04-13). "বাংলা চলচ্চিত্রে সাইকোপ্যাথ". Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "বাংলা চলচ্চিত্রের 'চাইনিজ' যুগান্তর চাকমার কথা". Kalerkantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ অর্কেস্ট্রা নিবেদিত "স্মৃতিময়" Archived 28 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine, News Age, Bangladesh, 20 June 2005
- ^ "খুনি এরশাদ শিকদারের গান 'আমি তো মরেই যাবো' এতদিন পর ফেসবুকে?". চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন. 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
External links
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- Khuni Shikder at IMDb
- Khuni Shikder at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)
- Khuni Shikder on YouTube