840 trailer

Farooki’s ‘840’ coming to halls this December with sky-high anticipation

Almost 16 years ago, director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki sparked a storm of discussions with his satirical series 420, which highlighted contemporary social and political issues in Bangladesh. Now, he is back with its double-up.

Farooki’s ‘840’ trailer released, Nasir Uddin Khan steals the show

Opening with a biting question—“When a man wins an election with 103% of the vote, what does he ask for next?”—the 3-minute trailer sets the stage for a sharp critique of political corruption. Nasir Uddin Khan, in the lead role, plays a flawed, power-hungry politician who will go to any lengths to secure public support and win a mayoral election.

December 8, 2024
December 8, 2024

Farooki’s ‘840’ coming to halls this December with sky-high anticipation

Almost 16 years ago, director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki sparked a storm of discussions with his satirical series 420, which highlighted contemporary social and political issues in Bangladesh. Now, he is back with its double-up.

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

Farooki’s ‘840’ trailer released, Nasir Uddin Khan steals the show

Opening with a biting question—“When a man wins an election with 103% of the vote, what does he ask for next?”—the 3-minute trailer sets the stage for a sharp critique of political corruption. Nasir Uddin Khan, in the lead role, plays a flawed, power-hungry politician who will go to any lengths to secure public support and win a mayoral election.