Mostofa Sarwar Farooki is set to revive his popular 2007 political satire "420," with a new series, titled "840," doubling down on the 'absurdities' of Bangladeshi politics. 

The filmmaker shared the news via a Facebook reel featuring a street scene from Rajshahi, hinting at the return of the cult classic.

Farooki, who is well-known for his sharp political commentaries, noted in his post that the political landscape has only grown more farcical over the last 15 years. 

"Bangladesh has always been fertile ground for political satire. That's why we created '420' in 2007. But the level of political absurdity has since surpassed everything, so we're coming back with '840,'" he wrote.

The original "420," written and directed by Farooki, became a cultural sensation upon its release. The show, which starred Mosharraf Karim, skyrocketed in popularity due to its razor-sharp commentary on the 'absurdities' of Bangladeshi politics.

However, its biting critique of the country's political environment eventually led to it being pulled from the airwaves. Now, nearly 16 years later, the much-anticipated sequel will take the form of a web series, marking a shift in format to reach a wider, modern audience.

Reports indicate that "840" will showcase the antics of high-ranking government officials, with Nasir Uddin Khan rumoured to play a central role. Moreover, in an earlier social media post, Farooki hinted at the political nature of the series, drawing parallels to the original. "I made '420' during the interim government, and now, again during such times, I've made something mischievous. It's strange how history repeats itself," he added.

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