Tasnia Farin starrer ‘Fatima’ set for OTT release

Actress Tasnia Farin's debut feature film "Fatima" premieres today, April 17, on OTT platform Bongo, confirmed director Dhrubo Hasan.

The emotional and thought-provoking film was previously released in theatres on May 24 last year. Prior to its theatrical release, "Fatima" had its premiere at the 42nd Fajr International Film Festival in Iran, where Farin received the Best Actress award for her performance. 

The film garnered critical acclaim from both audiences and critics.

Built around a woman's past and present, dreams and reality, "Fatima" tells a poignant and deeply personal story. 

Initially titled "Dahokal", the film began shooting under that name before being renamed.

Alongside Farin, the film stars Yash Rohan, Tariq Anam Khan, Pantha Kanai, and Manas Bandyopadhyay, among others.

The production of "Fatima" spanned eight years, with the film finally releasing in 2024. Reflecting on the journey, Farin said, "When the director called nearly eight years later and said he was going to complete the film, I was surprised. But finishing 'Fatima', seeing it release, and receiving the Best Actress award has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Now that it's releasing on OTT, that's also a piece of good news for me."

Notably, the film also won the Best Film award at the Rainbow International Film Festival in London.

Regarding the OTT release, director Dhrubo Hasan told Bangla Tribune, "It's finally releasing on OTT. I'm happy that many of my friends living abroad will now get a chance to watch it. Also, it will reach a larger audience through the platform, which is exciting."

It is worth noting that although an OTT release was initially announced for February 20, it was postponed for undisclosed reasons.