The item number “Chand Mama” from the film “Borbaad” has crossed the 100 million mark on YouTube, reaching the milestone even before completing four months since its release. With lyrics and composition by Pritom Hasan, the track features vocals by Dola Rahman alongside Pritom. Directed by Mehedi Hasan, the music video stars Shakib Khan and West Bengal actress Nusrat Jahan.
Veteran actor Misha Sawdagor, a dominant figure in Dhallywood for over 36 years, believes that the consistent release of quality cinema throughout the year is key to reviving the Bangladeshi film industry. Speaking to The Daily Star from the US, the National Film Award-winning ‘villain’ reflected on his role as Shakib Khan’s father in the hit Eid release “Borbaad”, calling it a challenging but rewarding experience.
After a successful run at the local box office, Shakib Khan’s film “Borbaad” has been released in the United States, Canada, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, and Denmark. Now, the film is set for release in the Middle East, allowing audiences in the region to experience it on the big screen.
Some songs don’t just trend—they take over. One such track is “Chand Mama”, from the film ”Borbaad”, which didn’t just climb the YouTube Music trending list once, but soared to the top twice and is still continuing to evoke emotions even after a month.
Among the Eid releases, “Borbaad”, “Daagi”, and "Jongli” have generated the most buzz. Even after four weeks in theatres, these films continue to draw attention.
Bangladeshi films “Borbaad” and “Daagi” have sustained packed audiences in theatres both locally and internationally, even twenty days after their Eid release.
“Borbaad”, directed by Mehedi Hassan Hridoy, has been screening for 17 days since its release and continues to draw full houses, with reports of ticket shortages in some locations.
With packed halls and sustained audience turnout weeks after Eid, this year’s releases “Borbaad”, “Daagi” and “Jongli” have marked a strong box office run—prompting their scheduled release abroad.
Dhallywood’s leading actor Shakib Khan’s production house SK Films (Shakib Khan Films) has officially launched its international film distribution wing. The company will now regularly distribute films across North America (as SK Films USA) and the Gulf region (as SK Films UAE).
“Borbaad's” popularity has been skyrocketing since its premiere during Eid-ul-Fitr. Fans are still having a hard time grabbing tickets for the movie in cinema halls.
Actor Sajal, whose movie “Jinn 3” was yet another Eid release, didn’t miss out on the experience either. On Eid day and the days that followed, he visited cinemas to gauge audience reactions. “This tradition of visiting the theatres is truly delightful,” he said. “I’ve joined in, and it feels wonderful.”
The item song “Chand Mama” from the film “Borbaad” has crossed 10 million views on YouTube within just seven days of its release. Uploaded on two different YouTube channels—Real Energy Production and Pritom Hasan’s official channel—the song is now trending at No 1 and 2 on YouTube.
As the film industry gears up for festival seasons, cinema hall owners eagerly anticipate the most hyped time of the year. This Eid-ul-Fitr, six films hit the silver screen: “Borbaad”, “Daagi”, “Jongli”, “Chokkor 302”, “Jinn 3”, and “Antaratma”.
Every year during Eid, superstar Shakib Khan's films are released to much fanfare.On the day of Eid, the film “Borbaad”, directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy and starring Shakib Khan, was released. Since the teaser was unveiled, audiences had been eagerly anticipating its arrival.
Two of Shakib Khan’s films were released in cinemas this Eid-ul-Fitr– “Borbaad” and “Antaratma”. Dhallywood's Superstar shared that he did not have any special plans on the occasion. However he spent time with family and friends which is one of the essential things he does at the festivals.
As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the entertainment industry gears up to deliver some of the year’s biggest productions across cinema, television, and OTT platforms. This year is no exception, with highly anticipated films and soundtracks setting the stage for a grand celebration.
The much-anticipated song “Chand Mama” from the upcoming Shakib Khan starrer "Borbaad" is out now. This energetic item number, unveiled today in celebration of the superstar’s birthday, features vocals by Pritom Hasan and Dola Rahman.
Shakib Khan’s upcoming film “Borbaad” is setting new records ahead of its release, securing the highest booking fee among Eid releases this year. With theatre bookings already underway, the much-anticipated film has cleared earlier uncertainties, and the cast and crew are now fully focused on release preparations.
Shooting for “Tandob”, directed by Raihan Rafi, has commenced this week at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). Actors Shakib Khan and Jaya Ahsan have already joined the production.
