With only four days left until Eid, the Bangladesh Film Certification Board has approved five films for screening in preparation for the festive season. This announcement was made by the board’s Deputy Director, Md Moinuddin, on Monday (March 16).
The films that have been granted approval are: “Domm” by director Redoan Rony; “Rakkhosh” directed by Mehedi Hassan Hridoy; “Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka” directed by Abu Hayat Mahmud; “Pressure Cooker” helmed by Raihan Rafi; and “Bonolota Express” directed by Tanim Noor.
According to reliable sources, these films underwent screening and completed all necessary formalities to receive certification. With the approval secured, all five projects are now in the final stages of preparation for their release.
“Domm” has been granted a ‘U’ (Universal) certificate, indicating it is suitable for audiences of all ages. Director Redoan Rony confirmed that the film passed without any edits. The cast includes Afran Nisho, Chanchal Chowdhury, Puja Chery, and Dolly Zahur, among others.
Raihan Rafi’s “Pressure Cooker” also received an uncensored certificate. A preview lasting around one-and-a-half minutes has already been unveiled, referred to by the director as a “first whistle” rather than a teaser. The film, produced jointly by Impress Telefilm and Kanon Films, focuses on four women without a traditional male lead. The movie features Shobnom Yesmin Bubly, Nazifa Tushi, Snigdha Chowdhury, and Mariya Hossain Mehnati in lead roles, with supporting actors like Fazlur Rahman Babu, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Misha Sawdagor, Azizul Hakim, and Saberi Alam.
“Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka” has also received the green light for release after the launch of its poster and teaser. The storyline revolves around Dhaka’s criminal underworld and stars Shakib Khan in the lead role, alongside Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Tasnia Farin, and Jyotirmoyee Kundu. The ensemble cast also includes Rashed Mamun Apu, Intekhad Dinar, Dr Ejaz, and Sharif Siraj. The filming locations span across Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka.
Another film set for an Eid release, “Rakkhosh”, has been approved with an 18+ rating. The movie stars Siam Ahmed and Kolkata-based actress Sushmita Chatterjee. Producer Shahreen Akter highlighted that audiences will experience a unique love story on screen after a long time, describing the film as a mix of wild romance and family drama.
On the other hand, “Bonolota Express” directed by Tanim Noor has been cleared for all audiences. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Mosharraf Karim, Chanchal Chowdhury, Intekhab Dinar, Zakia Bari Mamo, Azmeri Haque Badhan, Sariful Razz, and Shamol Mawla, among others.
