| Director | Shafi Uddin Shafi |
|---|---|
| Screenplay | Shafi Uddin Shafi |
| Story | Abdullah Zahir Babu |
| Producer | Mohammad Abul Kalam |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Asaduzzaman Mojnu |
| Editing | Touhid Hossain Chowdhury |
| Music | Ahmed Humayun |
| Studio | Titash Kothachitro |
| Distributor | Titash Kothachitro |
| Released | 9 September 2014 |
| Runtime | 135 minutes |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
Bhalobasha Express (Also known by the previous working title as Red: The Color of Love)[1] is a 2014 Bangladeshi romantic drama film directed by Shafi Uddin Shafi and produced by Mohammad Abul Kalam under his Titash Kothachitro. It features superstar Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas and Mim Chowdhury (in her debut) in the lead roles. Also Ahmed Sharif, Misha Sawdagor, Afzal Sharif, Abdullah Saki, DJ Shohel have played important roles in the film.[2]
"There is quite a hype created by Bollywood actors with their polished look and six-pack abs. Therefore, our audience are also demanding the same from the actors of this country. I respect their wishes and therefore, I am concentrating on making my body more slim and maintained."
The film principal photography was begun in December 2013. Its soundtrack was composed by Ahmed Humayun.[4] The film was released on May 9, 2014.[5]
Cast
- Shakib Khan as Turjo Khan
- Apu Biswas as Bonna Mirza
- Mim Chowdhury[6] as Tamanna
- Ahmed Sharif
- Misha Sawdagor as Shafqat Mirza
- Afzal Sharif as Qutub
- Abdullah Saki
- DJ Sohel
- Jadu Azad
Production
"I have tried to portray an interesting love story and I really hope that it will be well received and appreciated."
The principal photography of the film was begun in December 2013. Previously, the film was supposed to be released with the title as Red: The Color of Love on Valentine's Day, in 2014, but due to unavoidable circumstances in the post production phase, the release was delayed.[3] later, the film's director changed its name to Bhalobasa Express.[7][8]
Soundtrack
| Artist | Ahmed Humayun |
|---|---|
| Released | May 8, 2014 |
| Studio | Titash Kothachitro |
| Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack |
| Language | Bengali |
| Label | CD Choice |
| Producer | Ahmed Humayun |
| Prev year | 2014 |
| Next year | 2014 |
The film's soundtrack is composed by Ahmed Humayun and lyrics penned by Kabir Bakul.[3]
Release
Bhalobasha Express was released in more than seventy cinemas on May 9, 2014, around the country.[3][9][10] The film had its world television premiere on ATN Bangla on Eid al-Adha 2016.[11]
References
- ^ "Apu's 'Bhalobasha Express' set for release". Prothom Alo. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "bn:অগ্নিপরীক্ষায় 'ভালবাসা এক্সপ্রেস'" (in Bengali). Manab Zamin. Archived 2020-05-11 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "Bhalobasha Express hits the cinemas". Dhaka Tribune. 2014-05-09. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "bn:আগামীকাল মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস" (in Bengali). Samakal. 2020-05-08. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ "bn:৯ মে মুক্তিপাচ্ছে শাকিব-অপুর নতুন ছবি 'ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস'" (in bn-BD). The Dhaka Times. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "bn:মিম চৌধুরী : আকাশছোঁয়া স্বপ্ন যার" (in Bengali). Jugantor. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "bn:এবার অপুর ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস" (in Bengali). Prothom Alo. May 2014. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "bn:বিরক্ত শাকিব" (in Bengali). Prothom Alo. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "bn:সারা দেশেই 'ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস'" (in Bengali). Risingbd.com. 2014-05-08. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "bn:শুক্রবার অপুর ভালোবাসা এক্সপ্রেস" (in Bengali). banglanews24.com. 8 May 2014. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ "bn:ঈদে ১০ সিনেমার ওয়ার্ল্ড টিভি প্রিমিয়ার | বিনোদন" (in Bengali). Dhaka Times 24. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
External links
- Bhalobasha Express at IMDb
- Bhalobasha Express on YouTube