Krishnopokkho (film)

Krishnopokkho
Theatrical release poster
Theatrical release poster
কৃষ্ণপক্ষ
Directed byMeher Afroz Shaon
Written byHumayun Ahmed
Screenplay byMeher Afroz Shaon
Based onKrishnopokkho
by Humayun Ahmed
Produced byFaridur Reza Sagar
Starring
Music byS.I. Tutul
Production
company
Distributed byJaaz Multimedia
Release dates
  • February 13, 2016 (2016-02-13) (Dhaka premiere)
  • February 26, 2016 (2016-02-26) (Bangladesh)
Running time
141 minute
CountryBangladesh
LanguageBengali

Krishnopokkho (Bengali: কৃষ্ণপক্ষ, "The Dark Lunar Fortnight") is a 2016 Bangladeshi Bengali language romance drama film based on novel of the same name written by Humayun Ahmed. The film's adapted screenplay was written and directed by Meher Afroz Shaon and starring Riaz, Tania Ahmed, Ferdous Ahmed, Wahida Mollick Jolly and Faruque Ahmed.[1][2][3] This is the debut film by the director. The storyline revolves around two star-crossed lovers who are not destined to be together.[4][5][6]

The film nationwide released on February 26, 2016, which was produced by Impress Telefilm Limited and distributed by Jaaz Multimedia[1] The film had its closing premiere at the 11th Geneva International Oriental Film Festival (FIFOG) at the Grutli Theatre on April 17, 2016.[7] In May 2016, the film had its opening premiere at 17th Rainbow Film Festival at London on May 29, 2016.[8][9][10][11]

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  2. ^ 'কৃষ্ণপক্ষ' ছবির আনন্দঘন প্রিমিয়ার. jagonews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "Riaz Returns". The Daily Star. February 26, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  4. ^ Hasan, Imtiaz. 'কৃষ্ণপক্ষ'-এর সেটে একদিন. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  5. ^ ""Krishnopokkho" to release Feb 26". The Daily Star. February 13, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  6. ^ "AAA screens 'Krishnopokkho'". The Daily Star. February 20, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  7. ^ "Krishnopokkho screened at Geneva Festival". The Daily Star. Dhaka. April 18, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  8. ^ "17th Rainbow Film Festival London 2016: Bangladeshi films are the highlight". The Daily Star. Dhaka. May 11, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  9. ^ "Moutushi's new movie Krishnopokkho". The New Nation. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  10. ^ "Another Humayun Ahmed classic coming to big screen". The Daily Star. October 10, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  11. ^ "Krishnopokkho Screened at Geneva Festival". The Daily Star. April 18, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2019.