Meghla Akash
| Meghla Akash |
VCD Cover |
| Directed by |
Nargis Akter |
| Produced by |
Nargis Akter |
| Written by |
Masum Reza |
| Starring |
Moushumi
Ayub Khan
Shabana Azmi
Amit Hasan
Shakil Khan
Purnima
Wasimul Bari Rajib
Shahidul Alam Sachchu
Ferdousi Mojimder
Pijush Bandhopadhya |
| Music by |
Alauddin Ali |
| Cinematography |
Mahfuzur Rahman Khan |
| Editing by |
Mujibur Rahman Dulu |
| Distributed by |
Impress Telefilm Ltd. |
| Release date(s) |
2002[1] |
| Running time |
137 Min. |
| Country |
Bangladesh |
| Language |
Bengali |
Meghla Akash also (Bengali: মেঘলা আকাশ meaning of English: The Cloudy Sky ) is a Bangladeshi Bengali language film. The film directed by Bangladeshi famous lady filmmaker Nargis Akter and it is her first directed film.[2] Release 2002 in all over Bangladesh. This thought has brought forward Nargis Akhter's first feature film Meghla Akash that deals with the issue of HIV/AIDS prevention and control. [3] Stars Moushumi, Ayub Khan, Amit Hasan, Shakil Khan, Purnima, Wasimul Bari Rajib, Shahidul Alam Sachchu, Ferdousi Mojimder, Pijush Bandhopadhya and many more.
Public consciousness based the films special appearance Indian famous superstar actress Shabana Azmi [4]
The film was appreciated by film critics also film viewers and won the National Film Award of Bangladesh as best director Nargis Akter of the year 2002, with gets won total six categories.[5]
Synopsis
'Meghla' (Moushumi) a beautiful girl, and he loves with 'Moni' (Amit Hasan)
Cast
- Moushumi as…. Meghla
- Ayub Khan as…. Jabed Ahmed
- Amit Hasan as…. Moni
- Shakil Khan as…. Tingku
- Purnima as…. Rimi
- Wasimul Bari Rajib as…. Hawlader
- Shahidul Alam Sachchu as…. Koybar Molla
- Ferdousi Mojimder as…. Prostitution Leader
- Pijush Bandhopadhya as…. Baker Shakib
- Neelam Sing as…. Jabed's girl friend
- Syed Hasan Imam as….
- Dolly Zahur as…. Meghla’s Aunt
- Dildar as….Police Constable
- Amol Bosh as….Moni’s Father
- Jahanara Bhuyan as….
- Probir Mitra as….Dr. Mitra
- Anis as…. Kazi
- Sirazul Islam as….
- Maya Ghosh as….
- Shabana Azmi as….Virology Doctor (Special appearance)
Crew
- Producer: Nargis Akter
- Executive Producer: Akndo Sanwar Morshed
- Story: Masum Reza
- Director: Nargis Akter
- Chief Asst. Director: Humayun Kabir
- Screenplay: Nargis Akter
- Associate Director: Shafikur Rahman
- Script: Nargis Akter
- Dialogue: Masum Reza, Chhotku Ahmed, Humayun Kabir & Nargis Akter
- Cinematography: Mahfuzur Rahman Khan
- Still Photography: Rafiqul Islam Rustam
- Editing: Mujibur Rahman Dulu
- Title Animation: Shafiqul Islam
- AIDS Message Animation: Shyamol Bashak
- English Sub-Title: Roksana Haque
- Research: Nargis Akter
- Music: Alauddin Ali
- Lyrics: Mohammad Rafiquzzaman
- Sound Recording: Jahangir Alam
- Sound Re-recording: Mirza Mahbub
- Background Sound: Uzzal
- Sound Effects: Jamal & Russel
- Choreography: Amir Hossain Babu, Masum Babul, Imdadul Haque Khokon & Nargis Akter
- Make-up: Abdur Rahman
- Hair Dresser: Latika Johor (Bombay)
- Action Director: Yousuf Khan
- Custume Designer: Misty Rahman
- Asst. Custume Designer: Rawnak Alam
- Custume Design Management: Shah Alam
- Advisor: Syed Salauddin Zaki (Dhaka) & Ahsan Khan (Bombay)
- Distributor: Impress Telefilm Ltd.
Technical Details
- Format: 35 MM (Color)
- Running Time: 137 Minutes
- Original Language: Bengali
- Sub-Title: English
- Country of Origin: Bangladesh
- Date of Theatrical Release: 2002
- Year of the Product: 2001-2002
- Sound Effect: Normal
- Technical Support: Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC)
- Processed & Develop: Prasad Lab (Madras)
Awards And Achievement
National Film Awards
Meghla Akash won the National Film Awards total six categories in the year of 2002.[6]
- Winner Best Director: 'Nargis Aktar' 2002
- Winner Best Actress: 'Moushumi ' 2002
Reception
Meghla Akash
Music
Meghla Akash films music directed by Bangladeshi famous music director Alauddin Ali. And lyrics by Mohammad Rafiquzzaman. Also playback singer’s as Mitali Mukharjee, Protik Dey, Khalid Hasan Milu and Ragob Chowdhury.
Home Media
Meghla Akash the films copy wrights take J. Productions and made as VCD, DVD and cassett also marketed-distriduted in Bandladesh.
References
- ^ Published: The Daily Star, 2006 Meghla Akash (2002) Shameem Alam Dipen, accessed: 19 May, 2011
- ^ Published: The Daily Star, 8 March, 2006 Celebrating International Women's Day Nargis Akhter Empathy with women Khalid-Bin-Habib, accessed: 18 May, 2011
- ^ Published: The Daily Star, 2 July, 2010 Making Movies for a Cause Tamanna Khan, accessed: 18 May, 2011
- ^ Published: The Daily Star, 19 December, 2005 Azmi to star in Nargis' Megher Koley Roud’ Culture, accessed: 19 May, 2011
- ^ Published: The Daily Star, 9 July, 2007 Nargis Akhter talks about her latest film "Abujh Bou" Jamil Mahmud, accessed: 19 May, 2011
- ^ Published: The Daily Star, 8 November, 2010 PM to distribute film awards today BSS, Dhaka, accessed: 19 May, 2011