Mou to star in Ghalib’s web film adaptation of Quazi Anwar Hussain’s novel

Entertainment Report :

Two movies have been made about the character of ‘Masud Rana’ by Quazi Anwar Hussain.

The film ‘Masud Rana’ was made in 1974, based on the last book of the ‘Masud Rana’ series, ‘Bishmaron’.

Exactly 39 years later, in 2023, the film ‘MR-9: Do or Die’, a joint production of Bangladesh and the United States, was released.
This time, a web film is being made based on the novel ‘Artanad’ written by Quazi Anwar Hussain.

Aka Reza Ghalib is making this web film, which was initially titled ‘Gohin Atol’.

Although the story of the novel ‘Artonad’ is set in the 1970s, it is written in a way that is appropriate for this time.

The screenplay, adapted by Masuma Maimur-daughter-in-law of the late author-brings the story into a contemporary setting while staying rooted in its original suspenseful spirit.

The film is being produced by Impress Telefilm Ltd.
Director Ghalib said, “This is not a conventional action piece.

It’s a layered psychological story rooted in a family dynamic, where tension builds gradually. We aimed to preserve the essence of Qazi Anwar Hussain’s creation while giving it a fresh visual and emotional treatment.”

At the centre of the plot is a mother, played by celebrated actress Sadia Islam Mou, whose attempt to protect her daughter spirals into a cover-up of a murder.

The cast also includes Gazi Rakayet, Rashed Mamun Apu, Nafis Ahmed, Nafisa Maliat Promi, and Ehtesham Ahmed Tinku.

Originally set to release on iScreen on July 19, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Qazi Anwar Hussain, the film has been pushed back due to post-production delays.

The team is now aiming for a late July premiere. “We’re taking extra time to ensure quality. Every detail-from sound design to editing-is being carefully handled,” Ghalib noted. “Once it’s ready, we’ll announce the date.”

The web film ‘Gohin Atol’ follows in the legacy of earlier Masud Rana adaptations, including the 1974 film and last year’s ‘MR-9: Do or Die’, a Bangladesh-US co-production.

Unlike those action-heavy versions, this project focuses more on emotional tension and inner conflict, reflecting a new direction for the beloved espionage franchise.