Shera Nayok (Bengali: সেরা নায়ক; transl. The Great Hero) is a Bangladeshi romantic action film directed by Wakil Ahmed who also wrote its story, dialogues and screenplay. The film is based on love and conflict. It features Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in the lead roles. It also features Ali Raj, Misha Sawdagor, Shiba Shanu, Sucharita, Kabila, Rebeka Rouf, Subrata and debutant Ani in supporting roles.[2][3]

Shera Nayok
সেরা নায়ক
Directed byWakil Ahmed
Written byWakil Ahmed
Produced byKazi Mohammad Islam Miah
Starring
CinematographyKamrul Islam Ponir
Edited byAmzad Hossain
Music byAli Akram Shuvo
Production
company
Shocheton Film Media
Distributed byShocheton Film Media
Release date
  • 6 October 2014 (2014-10-06)[1]
Running time
145 minutes
CountryBangladesh
LanguageBengali

The soundtrack was composed by Ali Akram Shuvo, cinematography handled by Kamrul Islam Ponir, DOP by Mohiuddin Monir, choreographed by Masum Babul and editing was by Amzad Hossain.[2] The film initially faced clearance issues, but on September 30, 2014, it received censor clearance without any cuts. The film begun as a pre-titled Shodh (transl. Revenge). Later the name was changed to Shera Nayok.[4]

Cast

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Production

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The film's inauguration was held in a grand ceremony at Vishtech Studio, Dhaka on June 30, 2013. The production of the film was begun with the name Shodh, but was changed to Sera Nayok before release.[5] Apu Biswas performed opposite Shakib Khan in the film, where her character is named Baby. Also Misha Sawdagor plays an important role in this film, which was based on family conflict.[6][7]

Soundtrack

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Shera Nayok
Soundtrack album by
Released2014
StudioShocheton Film Media
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length19:03
LanguageBengali language
LabelSB Movie Song
ProducerAli Akram Shuvo
Ali Akram Shuvo chronology
Daring Lover
(2014)
Shera Nayok
(2014)
Hitman
(2014)

The film's soundtrack was composed by Ali Akram Shuvo with lyrics penned by Wakil Ahmed, Munshi Wadud and Sudeep Kumar Dip. The songs were sung by Andrew Kishore, Monir Khan, Dilshad Nahar Kona, Asif Akbar, S.I. Tutul.[2]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Premete Pagolpara"Dilshad Nahar Kona and S I Tutul5:05
2."Chotto Ekta Mon (Oh Baby I Love You)"Dilshad Nahar Kona and Rupam4:19
3."Bhai Ar Bon"Monir Khan and Swaralipi4:36
4."Ore Dushtu Mon"Asif Akbar5:03
Total length:19:03

Release and reception

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Sera Nayok got censor clearance without any cut from Bangladesh Film Censor Board on September 30, 2014.[8] The film was released in 40 cinemas around the country on October 6, 2014, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.[1][9][10]

The film became the third commercial success of 2014 with 50 percent collection at the box office.[1]

References

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  2. ^ a b c "পূবাইলে শাকিব-অপুর 'শোধ'". The Report24.com. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  3. ^ "সর্বাধিক ছবির নায়ক-নায়িকা | বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন". বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন. 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  4. ^ "এই ঈদে বড় পর্দায় | পবিত্র ঈদুল আজহার বিশেষ আয়োজন". The Daily Ittefaq. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  5. ^ "ঈদে 'হিটম্যান' ও 'সেরা নায়ক' শাকিব". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  6. ^ সাহা, জয়ন্ত. "মনের মানুষ খুঁজে পাননি অপু বিশ্বাস". bdnews24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  7. ^ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব (2013-11-02). "অপু বিশ্বাসের ব্যস্ততা". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  8. ^ "ঈদের ছবির গল্প". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 2014-10-01. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  9. ^ Times, The Dhaka (2014-10-05). "ঈদে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে শাকিবের ৪টি ছবি - The Dhaka Times". Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  10. ^ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব (2014-10-05). "শাকিব-অপুর তিন ছবি". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-08-16.
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