Conversations over tea with Apurba Jahangir
University of Liberal Arts (ULAB) graduate Apurba Jahangir's short documentary film, Dhaka An Opera has been under the limelight as a promising film. It gives viewers a glimpse into the nightlife of Dhaka, portraying homeless people sleeping in the streets, youthful jubilance at Shahbagh, people buying and selling goods in Karwan Bazar, and more.
Apurba Jahangir's ode to Dhaka nightlife gets virtual premiere
Showcasing the perspective and stories around the vibrant night life of Dhaka as one of the most crowded megacities in the world - the film has been screened and got official selections in both national and international film festivals including Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival in India and Dhaka Inter University International Film Festival.
Apurba’s ‘Dhaka An Opera’ gets virtual premiere
Presented by Panchali Production, the short-film projected the night life of the city dwellers from the lower to upper class perspective, masterfully within a limited time duration. Also, it has portrayed the night life of Dhaka urbanites in such an artistic way - showing both dilemma and sorrow of the city and its dwellers alongside the struggles, in a melodious and realistic way.
Life and literature in footnotes
"Kichudin jabot Dhakay cholchhe prochur gorom, abar eki shathe shaolar gondho chorano brishti hochhe." The incessant heat and rainfall, the month of May, the lull of Eid holidays and the call of books, films, and music are just some of the elements that make Apurba Jahangir's Footnote (Subarna, 2021) a fitting read for this time of the year.
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