Portraying a heartfelt tribute to the charismatic leadership of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, an exclusive animated film -- "Mujib Bhai" -- was premiered today at the Star Cineplex, Shimanto Shambhar, in the capital.

Proudly presented by the ICT Division, the animated film is based on Oshomapto Attojiboni (The Unfinished Memoirs), Bangabandhu's autobiography and was premiered on the 74th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Awami League today.

A joint directorial by Chandan K Barman and Sohel Mohammad Rana, with Adnan Adib Khan as the screenwriter, the film was developed through the Skill Development Project on Mobile Games and Applications of the Department of Information and Communication Technology.

The 45-minute film depicts how the beloved 'Khoka' of his parents became "Mujib Bhai" to the oppressed people of Bengal, his life struggle and his victory over the Pakistani oppressors.

Narrating the story of Bangabandhu from the timeline between 1952 and 1969, the film showcases how the great man became a leader while he was a student of law department of Dhaka University, how he won a place in the hearts of people, how he became politically successful, and shaped Bangladesh, and how he became the undisputed "Mujib Bhai" of the Bengali commoners.

Today, ICT minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak inaugurated the exclusive premiere of the film with a number of street children at the Star Cineplex. "The animation film is an attempt to beautifully present this chapter of the life of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to audiences of all ages including the young audience of the country," Palak said before the premiere.

"This movie will play an important role in promoting the country's animation industry and encouraging the youth of the country in the animation industry.

"From tomorrow [June 24], we will run the film in various cineplexes, OTT platforms and various TV channels so that our children and youth get to know about the courageous leadership our Bangabandhu portrayed at that crucial period," he added.

The film's animation was developed by its Implementation Partners TechnoMagic Private Limited and HyperTAG Solutions Limited.