Rashid Polash’s ‘Poddapuran’ hits theatres

Prosun Azad and Sumit Sengupta starrer ‘Poddapuran’, based on the life of a group of people living by the River Padma, is making a theatrical release today, marking the directorial debut for filmmaker Rashid Polash.

In Dhaka, the film can be watched in Star Cineplex of Bashundhara City and Sony Square, Blockbuster Cinemas of Jamuna Future Park and Shyamoli Cinema. CineScope in Narayanganj and Sugandha Cinema Hall and Silver Screen in Chattogram are also scheduled to exhibit the film.

Director Rashid Polash confirmed the news to The Business Post on Thursday.

Apart from Prosun and Sumit, ‘Poddapuran’ stars Sadia Mahi, Shampa Reza, Kayes Chowdhury, Joyraj, Hedayet Nannu, Suchana Shikder, Reshmi and Sadia Tanjin in various roles.

Produced under the banner of Punnah Films, the screenplay of the film is written by Raihan Shoshi while its music is directed by Jahid Nirob.

Plot of ‘Poddapuran’ revolves around a low-income community living on the bank of once mighty Padma River. Already hit by poverty, majority of them are also addicted to drugs. In the film, one of the female inhabitants named ‘Runa’ involved herself in drug trade and criminal activities.

Talking to The Business Post on the eve of the release, Rashid Polash said, “Having grown up in Rajshahi, I have observed the changes in course of the Padma River and the changing lifestyle of the people living along it very closely. That’s why I have made the film and named it Poddapuran”.

“It seems to me that when a river runs through a locality, it makes massive changes to the entire lifestyle and culture of the people living around it. ‘Poddapuran’ is the tale of the changed lifestyle of the people living along the Padma River,” he added.

“Prosun Azad acted wonderfully in the film. ‘Poddapuran’ would give her a grand comeback. Sumit Sengupta is undoubtedly a good actor. Sadia Mahi played an important lead character and did it very well. Shampa Reza is undoubtedly a good actress, a good performer,” Polash said further.

The movie has five songs with different tastes, directed by Chirkutt’s Jahid Nirob while the title track was done by Muhin, said the director.

When asked about his reaction as ‘Poddapuran marks his directorial debut, Rashid Polash said, “No words can explain this feeling. It’s unexplainable”.

Meanwhile, the official trailer of ‘Poddapuran’, which was released on YouTube on October 5, garnered praise from fans and promises to be a riveting watch.

Regarding his next film ‘Pritilata’ that stars Pori Moni in the central role, director Polash said that he was scheduled to resume it’s shooting by the end of this month.