Legendary novelist and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed’s beloved creation "Tara Tinjon" is making a return, thanks to his son, director Nuhash Humayun.
The Monsoon Revolution Film Production Workshop has officially been launched under the initiative of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, with the vision of decentralising the filmmaking industry and nurturing new talent from across the country. The workshop aims to create opportunities for aspiring filmmakers beyond Dhaka, empowering them with hands-on training in storytelling, cinematography, production, editing, and the application of technology in filmmaking.
The Chorki original series “Dui Shaw” deviates from traditional horror tropes and since its release, it has been lauded for its masterful portrayal of human desires and rage through gripping tales of fear. Viewers have also praised the series for its exceptional quality, noting that it elevates local storytelling to an international standard.
Whether it's by crafting a groundbreaking IP with “Pett Kata Shaw”, making history by working with Hollywood juggernaut Jordan Peele, or by being a revered member of the Writers' Guild of America, Nuhash Humayun's journey in Bangladeshi showbiz is nothing short of remarkable. We sat down with the ambitious director days after the release of “Dui Shaw”, the second iteration of his horror phenomenon.
Young Bangladeshi filmmaker Maksud Hossain has been selected for Berlinale Talents, a prestigious platform under the Berlin International Film Festival that recognises emerging filmmakers, producers, actors, cinematographers, and industry professionals making strides in their respective fields.
Famed television star Sumaiya Shimu made her OTT debut in the final episode of “Dui Shaw”, appearing in “Beshura”. Her performance mesmerised audiences, as she blended seamlessly into the role. The talented actress made her acting debut in 1999 and went on to work on numerous television projects.
Today (January 6), Chorki’s verified Facebook page released the trailer for “Besura”, the final episode of “Dui Shaw”, revealing its cast. The episode features popular actress Sumaiya Shimu and singer Ismail Uddin Palakar. Sumaiya Shimu has confirmed that “Besura” marks her debut on the OTT platform, while Ismail Uddin Palakar ventures into acting for the first time.
A common question people ask about astrologers is, "Why can’t an astrologer predict their own fate?" The trailer for the new episode of “Dui Shaw”, titled “Bhaggo Bhalo”, addresses this intriguing question through Mosharraf Karim’s character, an astrologer.
Director Nuhash Humayun shared through a press release, "After committing a sin, some people feel remorse, while others don’t. In ‘Waqt’, I’ve delved into this psychological aspect. Writing and directing the story was a challenging experience for me. The narrative revolves around five main characters, which makes it particularly demanding. Even working with one character can be tough, let alone five. However, thanks to everyone’s support, I believe the project turned out well."
Four years ago, Nuhash Humayun announced his debut feature film, “Moving Bangladesh”. Initially, the project struggled to find producers but later received funding from several international festivals. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) also expressed interest in supporting the film. However, the ministry has now canceled its allocation of Tk 50 lakh for the project.
The Bengali letter ‘Pett Kata Shaw’ translates to the ‘Split-Bellied Shaw.’ Despite its actual pronunciation being ‘Murdhanya-Sha,’ this quirky nickname is more widely used. Much like this letter’s unusual moniker, Bangladesh is home to a treasure trove of chilling folklore that leaves listeners with goosebumps.
The WGAW is a prominent labour union representing writers in film, television, radio, and new media. Established in 1954, it merged several organisations, including the Screen Writers Guild, and now boasts around 20,000 members. Nuhash's inclusion is a rare achievement for a Bangladeshi screenwriter and filmmaker, and it highlights his growing influence in Hollywood.
Nuhash Humayun's anthology web-series "Pett Kata Shaw'', featuring spine-chilling horror stories, garnered significant acclaim. The series includes four stories: "Ei Building E Meye Nishedh", "Mishti Kichu", "Loke Bole", and "Nishir Daak". Currently, Nuhash is engrossed in developing the second season of the series.
Yesterday, Chorki released pictures from the signing ceremony for the revival of season 2.
The web series comprises of four episodes— "Ei Building E Meye Nishedh", "Mishti Kichhu", "Lokey Bole" and "Nishir Daak"-- all of them recreating the horror folk tales what we have been listening to since childhood.
Nuhash Humayun's “Premer Natok” features Yash Rohan as Hero, Morshed Mishu as Akhtaruzzaman Prem, Mumtahina Mehzabin as Zara, Saba Chowdhury as Nadia and Ragheeb Moazzem as Arik.
Earlier on, "Pett Kata Shaw" was screened at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam in February. This time, the series has made its way into the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, all set to enumour the audience with Bangladeshi folk tales.
Nuhash Humayun's post-colonial horror film, "Foreigners Only" has managed to captivate audiences of all ages since its release.
The first show of Nuhash Humayun's anthology horror series, "Pett Kata Shaw" was held at Cinerama Hall at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam yesterday at 9:30 pm local time. Earlier, the anthology horror series received an official selection at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam in December.
