Udhao
| Udhao | |
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 The cover photo of the film Udhao | |
| Udhao | |
| Directed by | Amit Ashraf[1] |
| Written by | Amit Ashraf[2] |
| Starring |
Monir Ahmed Shahed Ali Nawshaba Ahmed Animesh Aich Reetu Satter Shahin Akter Swarna |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
Udhao (Bengali: উধাও; English: Runaway) is a 2013 Bangladeshi film directed and written by Amit Ashraf. It is an award winning film which was released in September 28 on Star Cineplex and in October 4 commercially in around five cinemas. The film has brought home seven international awards and grants. The casts of the film includes Shahed Ali and Shakil Ahmed in the role of two protagonists – Babu and Akbar respectively – along with Animesh Aich, Ritu Sattar, Nawshaba Ahmed, Shaheen Akhtar Swarna, Saiful Islam and Ithila Islam.
Plot
A drama-thriller about the men who hide in the shadows of Dhaka city, and a rickshaw pedaling bounty hunter named Babu hell-bent on finding these runaways and forcing them to face the family they abandoned. His life's mission comes to an ultimate crossroad when he meets his biggest prey: a corrupt politician named Akbar. Convinced an evil spirit possess him, Babu captures Akbar and forces him to retrace the winding path that led him to the city. Little does Babu know the dark secrets that haunt Akbar are about to be unleashed...
Background
Cinematography of the film is quite brilliantly done with distant and close shots of rural areas and greenery. Moreover, in the story a subtle distinction of village and city are drawn which is validated by cinematography too.
No song is added to the film as a separate item. There are only two folk numbers by Fakir Laal Mia that the actors sometimes hum keeping natural flow of the plot. Visitors at the Cineplex welcomed the director and spoke highly of the production.
‘It was wonderful. Good story and good execution of the story,’ said popular singer Anusheh Anadil. ‘Among the actors Shahed Ali in the role of Babu and Shakil Ahmed in the role of Akbar were brilliant,’ said Kollol Kumar, a visitor. The film is the debutant production of Kazi House Productions.
Cast
- Monir Ahmed as Akbar Rahman
- Shahed Ali as Babu
- Nawshaba Ahmed as Mita
- Animesh Aich as Raj
- Reetu Satter as Remi Rahman
- Shahin Akter Swarna as Runa
Staff
Directed and written by Amit Ashraf
Company credits:
- Kazi House Productions
- Dragonfly Sound (sound mixing facility)
- Light House (grip and lighting equipment)
- Rain Pictures (camera equipment provided by)