First of 20 songs from ‘Kajol Rekha’ released

In contemporary times, the number of songs in films is decreasing day by day. However, in a departure from this trend, director Gias Uddin Selim is making a comeback with "Kajol Rekha", a film that will feature more than 20 songs—an unprecedented record in Bangla films.

The first song out of the 20, titled "Koinnya Ake Go Alpona", was released yesterday. The lyrics for the song have been thoughtfully collected from folk songs and its music has been arranged beautifully by Emon Chowdhury, with vocals provided by Abanti Sithi, Antara Mondal, and Humaira Eshika.

The music video showcases Mondera Chakroborty, Rafiath Rashid Mithila, Sariful Razz, Gousul Alam Shaon, and Khairul Basar, revealing the characters of the artistes through their attire and makeup.

According to the director, the official promotional campaign for "Kajol Rekha" has begun with the release of this song. He also informed the media that the film's release date would be announced after the National Election.

Behind the set construction of the government-granted film, approximately 50 crew members were from the indigenous community. In "Kajol Rekha", Gias Uddin Selim has employed a unique approach to the filmmaking process, a journey that took him about twelve years to complete. Following the success of the blockbuster "Monpura" in 2009, he initiated the production of this film.

Without sponsors, environmental production support, or popular artistes, the director persevered, quietly advancing in the film production process. Along the way, he directed more films such as "Swapnajaal", "Paap Punno", and "Gunin". Nevertheless, he did not abandon the idea of creating "Kajol Rekha". Undoubtedly, this film harbours some significant mysteries that will be revealed upon its release.

The plot is inspired by the Mymensingh folk ballad, showcasing events from around 500 years ago.