Naseeruddin Shah to star in Bangladeshi sci-fi film

Renowned Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah is set to star in Bangladesh's "Project Ommi", an exciting sci-fi film directed by Amit Ashraf.  

The movie is set in the year 2050. Its story follows a hacker and digital artist who creates a virtual A.I. child named Ommi, in order to defeat criminals of the darknet.

Naseeruddin Shah will play the leader of a cult that is fighting robots replacing human workers.

"Our casting director contacted Naseeruddin Shah's manager.  We sent him the script, and he really liked the character and plot of the movie. There are hardly any movies made in science fiction in the Indian subcontinent. He gave us his shooting schedules," mentions Amit Ashraf.

Filmmaker Amit Ashraf. Photo: Collected

The project is being jointly produced by Kazi House Productions and FOR Films in the United Kingdom. The Bangladeshi producer of the film is Himel Tariq while British Photographer Jenny Walker has joined the film.

"We are doing futuristic gadgets and costumes, as we really want the props to be unique. We have transformed our studio into a Hollywood-standard prop-making workshop complete with 3D printers, laser-cutters, VR previsulations, and vacuum-form machines. The production team is creating a functional robot suit, inspired by Netflix's 'I Am Mother'," added the director.

Currently, they have finalised one local cast, Shaan Rahman, and are in the process of recruiting both local stars and Hollywood actors.

The project is currently casting for child and adult roles in Dhaka, speaking both in English and Bangla. Children from the age of 8-12 and adults of any age could apply for the post.

To apply, visit www.kazihouseproductions.com