Musafir (2016 film)
| Musafir: Tale of Assassins | |
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 Theatrical Release Poster | |
| Directed by | Ashiqur Rahman |
| Produced by | Jobaer Alam |
| Screenplay by | Ashiqur Rahman |
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| Music by |
Naved Imran Mahmudul Belal Khan |
| Cinematography | Ashiqur Rahman |
| Edited by | Ashiquzzaman Apu |
Production company |
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| Distributed by | Tiger Media Limited |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
| Budget | BDT 15,000,000 (With promotion, marketing and distribution) |
| Box office | BDT 17,600,000 |
Musafir (English: The Traveler) is an 2016 Bangladeshi action-thriller film written and directed by Ashiqur Rahman. The film stars Arifin Shuvoo, Misha Sawdagor, Robiul Islam, Shimul Khan, Marjan Jenifa, Prosun Azad and Cindy Rolling.[1] Shuvoo plays a intelligence double agent, and a trained assassin of Special Service Branch (SSB) who is placed as a mole in target organization. The plot builds up around SSB's rescue operation of Zara, who has possession of many classified information wanted by Bangladesh's external enemies. Jenifa plays the role of Zara Mehjabin, a surveillance agent of SSB, suddenly disappeared with many classified documents of the agency. The plot takes an interesting turn when the target agency sends Shuvo to abduct Zara, not knowing that he is actually a SSB agent in disguise.[2]
The film is produced by Jobaer Alam under the banner of Perceptual Pictures and distributed by Tiger Media Limited. Musafir is the second collaboration between Ashiqur Rahman and Arifin Shuvo after initial success of 2014 action film Kistimaat. The film was released on 22 April 2016 and received overwhelming response at box office and from audiences. This Movie remake of Malayam Movie Musafir (2013 film).
The sequal, Musafir: Monks of Myanmar will be released in 2017. The film will explore Bangladesh intelligence agency operation in Myanmar.
Plot summary
The story revolves around a secret agent from the Bangladesh intelligence agency SSB, Arifin Shuvoo, and his mission to find another agent, Marjan, who went missing with classified information that can put national security at risk. The powerful underworld mafia are also looking to get their hands on the classified information. In a race between the Secret Service Bangladesh and the underworld mafia, who will get to the information first?
Cast
- Arifin Shuvoo, as Sani
- A former convict who received training from Special Secret Branch (SSB) during his prison time. Later recruited by SSB on a special mission to abduct a former agent.
- Marjan Jenifa, as Zara Mehjabin
- Former SSB surveillance agent. Went missing with classified internal information about the agency wanted by foreign intelligence.
- Misha Sawdagor, Director of Secret Service Branch
- Tiger Robi as Tobrez, the main antagonist
- Shimul Khan
- Rifat Jahan
- Rebeca Schhoheil
- Cindy Rolling as Poroma Sundori, a psychopathic killer
- Harun Rashid
- Debashish Biswas in a special appearance
- Mahmudul Islam in a special appearance
- Prosun Azad in a special appearance
Production
Development
After the success of Kistimaat, Ashiqur Rahman announced his next project in January 2015. After much discussion, Arifin Shuvoo was selected for the lead role. Since then, Misha Sawdagor and Tiger Robi were approached to play the antagonists in the film. Director Ashiqur Rahman later announced that he would introduce a new female lead in the film and Marjan Jenifa was selected for the role. It was later reported that Prosun Azad would also play a supporting role. According to the producers, the film's action sequences were to be shot and directed with international experts. Edward Mithu was hired from Singapore as the fight director.[3]
Shooting
The film's principal photography began in February 2015 and official shooting began on March 20, 2015. The first few scenes were shot at Hatirjheel, Dhaka and several other scenes were shot in other locations of the city. The film was also shot in Chittagong and Sylhet.[4]
Promotion
The film's promotional first look was released on 9 May 2015 and the first teaser trailer was released on 15 May 2015.
Music
Soundtrack Album
| Musafir (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | |
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| Soundtrack album by Tahsan, Imran Mahmudul, Sabrina Porshi, Belal Khan, Tahsin, Naved | |
| Released | 14 February 2016 |
| Recorded | 2015 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Tiger Media Limited |
| Director | Imran Mahmudul |
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Alto Choyate" | Imran Mahmudul | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Firey Aay" | Tahsin, Sabrina Porshi | 5:13 |
| 3. | "Musafir" | Tawfique Ahmed, Fahad Bin Aziz | 3:16 |
| 4. | "Poth Jana Nei" | Tahsan Rahman Khan | 3:38 |
| 5. | "Musafir (Remix)" | Tanzil Hasan, Naved Parvez | 3:27 |
References
- ↑ "‘Musafir’ to start filming from 23rd March". The Bangladesh Today. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ↑ "Marjan Jenifa to debut in Misafir". dainikazadi. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ↑ "Ashiqur Rahman announces his next venture: Musafir". Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ↑ "Musafir in search of a new face'". The Bangladesh Today. Retrieved 10 April 2015.