Wild elephant attack disrupts Shajal-Bubly’s 1st movie’s shooting
Entertainment Report :
Abdun Noor Shajal and Shobnom Yesmin Bubly are coming together
on the big screen for the first time.
The shooting of the duo’s first movie titled ‘Shapla Shaluk’ is underway in the Nalitabari border area of Sherpur.
Directed by Rasheda Akter Lajuk, the action-romantic film faced an unusual disruption during filming when wild elephants invaded the set.
Actor Shajal said that he was attacked by a wild elephant while shooting in a mountainous area. However, he also said that there was no significant damage.
Shajal made this information by sharing a video during a shooting at the local land office last Wednesday.
While talking in this regard, Shajal said, “We’re shooting continuously and will continue for a few more days before returning to Dhaka.”
Describing the project, the actor shared, “‘Shapla Shaluk’ is an action-romantic film. Before arriving on set, I trained in fight sequences for 10 to 12 days under Chunnu Bhai. I came fully prepared before facing the camera.”
Shajal plays a character named Poran, which he described as ‘very challenging’ and ‘complex’.
He also said, “I’m giving my hundred percent to do justice to the role. I believe something good will come out of this, and the audience will get to see something new.”
On working with Bubly, Shajal remarked, “She’s a very serious actress. Although this is our first film together, it doesn’t feel like it.
She is incredibly passionate and responsible about her work. Our understanding on set is quite good. We’re working well together.”
Asked whether there were any difficulties shooting in a border area, Shajal said, “The shoot is going well overall, but there have been disturbances from wild elephants. One even disrupted the set. Thankfully, we’re all safe.”
Although he has previously worked with Rasheda Akter Lajuk in television dramas, this is their first film collaboration. “She’s an organised director,” said the actor. “Her approach to work is quite different and methodical.”
Reflecting on the 10-day-long shoot, the actor stated, “It’s been quite an experience-one that I’ll remember for a long time. Most importantly, we’re working on a good film.”