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Filmmaker Proshoon Rahman is all set to release his upcoming film titled ‘Dhaka Dream’, based on the story of the capital Dhaka, on October 22.
The trailer of the film has already been released on the internet paying tribute to late singer Bari Siddiqui who lent his voice in the film.
Talking about the plot of ‘Dhaka Dream’, director Proshoon told The Business Post, “Marginalised people come to this city with many dreams. But can the city fulfill everyone’s dream? Yet why do people come here with a dream? The film is about the dreams and the heartbreaks of some people who come to Dhaka city in need of livelihood and hope for a better life.”
The film ‘Dhaka Dream’ is about the continuous migration of Bangladesh’s rural population to the country’s capital. It will tell the tales of such migrants — how their aspirations and dreams broke.
The film took around four years to complete.
“The screenplay was selected at Bengal New Filmmakers Competition. But after a while, the project was left abandoned. So, I took the opportunity to make it independently. As socially relevant films are often considered with no commercial value, I didn’t get any investors or sponsor for it. That’s the reason it took four years to get completed. Finally, I’m happy that it’s going to hit the theatre and the audience will love my film.”
“‘Dhaka Dream’ is a film about dreams, entertainment, and it is also a film that makes people think,” he added.
The film has two songs composed by noted singer Kumar Bishwajit. Besides, he has lent voice in the introductory music. The late singer Bari Siddiqui gave his voice to one of the two songs while folk sensation Momtaz sang the other.
Shooting of ‘Dhaka Dream’ began in 2016 with the recording of Bari Siddiqui’s song at Kumar Bishwajit’s studio in the capital. The film is dedicated to the late singer Bari Siddiqui.
The film has ensemble cast of Fazlur Rahman Babu, Shahadat Hossain, Monira Mithu, Abdullah Rana, Shahriar Ferdous Shojib, Anowar Hossain Chowdhury, Joyeeta Mohlanbish, Purnima Brishti, Nairuz Sifat, Saima Neera, Sayka Ahmed, Sujat Shimul, Ikbal Hossain, Arosh Khan, Fazlul Haque, Akhtar Hossain, Jamal Raja, RA Rahul, Faruk Ahmed, Shariful Azam Pintu, SM Mohsin, Mahbubur Rahman, Khorshed Alam, Trisha Ray, Emil, Rana and Tashfee, among others.
