On the occasion of Language Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day, Munsur Ali’s “Shongram,” a romantic drama set against the backdrop of the Liberation War, will be screened at Bengal Art Lounge at 5pm today.
Bollywood star Anupam Kher and Bangladeshi artists Amaan Reza and Dilruba Yasmeen Ruhee, among others, star in the film.
Produced, written and directed by British Bangladeshi Munsur Ali, the film is a result of Munsur’s search for his roots and desire to share the story of the Liberation War with a global audience.
“Shongram” premiered at the London Indian Film Festival and has been screened at the Darpan Singapore Film Festival, LA Indian Film Festival and Keswick Film Festival.
“It is not enough to make films for a Bangladeshi audience only, we need to export Bengali stories to share our experiences and to compete on the world stage,” Munsur Ali said.
Munsur is now planning a new film called “Cinema,” which will be shot in India, Bangladesh and the United Kingdom.