Elina to play Khaleda in ‘Bangabandhu’ biopic

Actress Elina Shammi has joined the cast of Shyam Benegal’s upcoming movie ‘Bangabandhu’, the biopic on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She will be seen in the role of Khaleda Zia in the movie.

Elena told The Business Post that she signed a contract on Monday for the film.

She said, “I am feeling very good to portray the character Begum Khaleda Zia in the film. But I am very nervous too. The moment the news has spread over social media, people started commenting. So, I am excited and nervous whether I can portray the character perfectly or not.”

“Earlier, I auditioned for the character Khuki but got rejected. Then they again called me for this character. My shooting will start on December 6,” she added.

Elina Shammi made his film debut with ‘71 er Maa Jononi’ directed by Shah Alam Kiron. She gained popularity after acting in web films ‘Janowar’ and ‘Koshai’.

The first phase of the film started shooting at Dada Saheb Phalke Studios in Mumbai at the end of January this year and continued till April.

Actor Arifin Shuvoo will play the role of Bangabandhu. Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Dighi will play the elder and younger versions of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s wife Fazilatunnesa Mujib (Renu), respectively, while Nusraat Faria will play a younger version of Sheikh Hasina and Jannatul Sumaiya will play the elder version.