Ekattor (web series)

Ekattor (Bengali: একাত্তর) is a Bengali thriller drama web series directed by Tanim Noor.[1] It was released on OTT platform hoichoi on 26 March 2020, Independence Day of Bangladesh.[2][3] The series stars Mostofa Monowar, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Iresh Zaker, Rafiath Rashid Mithila, Mostafizur Noor Imran in the lead roles along with Tariq Anam Khan, Shatabdi Wadud and Deepanwita Martin in significant roles.[4][5]

Ekattor
Title card
একাত্তর
GenreThriller, Drama
Screenplay byShibabrata Barman
Story bySarder Saniat Hossain
Shibabrata Barman
Khairul Papon
Directed byTanim Noor
StarringSee below
Country of originIndia
Original language(s)Bengali
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)Shaila Ahmed
Rumel Chowdhury
Producer(s)Iresh Zaker
Sarder Saniat Hossain
Production location(s)Bangladesh
Editor(s)Robin Khan
Running time20-22 Minutes
Production company(s)Dope Productions
Release
Original networkHoichoi (2020–present)
Original release26 March 2020 (2020-03-26)

Cast
  • Mostofa Monowar as Selim:

A gang-leader of old Dhaka. He owns a garage & loves Joyita.

  • Nusrat Imrose Tisha as Joyita:

A university student & activist.

A well-known Pakistan Army officer who was in charge of Operation Blitz at Dacca.

A West-pakistani journalist & wife of Major Wasim.

  • Mostafizur Noor Imran as Captain Shiraj:

A Bengali Pakistan Army officer who steals a top secret file.

A Pakistan Army officer of Dacca.

A top Awami League leader.

  • Deepanwita Martin

Series Overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
18March 26, 2020 (2020-03-26)

Season 1 (2019)

The story is based on Operation Blitz that occurred in the year 1971 in East Pakistan presently known as Bangladesh. Captain Shiraj who is a Protagonist played by Mostafizur, tries to collect the file of Operation Blitz. He wants to hand over the file to the international mass media before the disaster happens. While being chased by Pakistani Army troop he takes shelter in Salim’s garage. He intends to seek help from others to build up a resistance against the Pakistani army. The unexpected attack of Salim leaves the Pakistani army baffled.[6][7][8]

No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Shaape Neule"
"At Daggers Drawn"		Tanim Noor26 March 2020 (2020-03-26)
2"Shokuner Agomon"
"Arrival of the vulture"		Tanim Noor26 March 2020 (2020-03-26)
3"Ghar Shotru Bibhishon"
"The house is the enemy"		Tanim Noor26 March 2020 (2020-03-26)
4"Bagher Ghore Ghoger Basha"
"Lion's nest in a tiger's room"		Tanim Noor26 March 2020 (2020-03-26)
5"Khudhartho Hyena"
"The hungry hyena"		Tanim Noor26 March 2020 (2020-03-26)
6"Phnaad"
"The trap"		Tanim Noor26 March 2020 (2020-03-26)
7"Palta Aghat"
"Hit the counter"		Tanim Noor26 March 2020 (2020-03-26)
8"Kalbela"
Tanim Noor26 March 2020 (2020-03-26)
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References
  1. "Hoichoi to stream 'EKATTOR' on Independence Day". Dhaka Tribune. 6 March 2020.
  2. "Hoichoi announces new web series 'EKATTOR'". Daily Sun.
  3. "Hoichoi has announced a new web series 'EKATTOR'". 7 March 2020.
  4. "Web series 'Ekattor' due for March 26 release". The Business Standard. 7 March 2020.
  5. "Sougata Bose's Web Series Tansener Tanpura Logo Released; Vikram Chatterjee, Rupsha In Lead Role". www.spotboye.com.
  6. "'Ekattor' coming to Hoichoi". ‘Ekattor’ coming to Hoichoi | theindependentbd.com.
  7. "Hoichoi's 'Ekattor' to release on March 26". The Daily Star. 5 March 2020.
  8. Paharia, Rashmi (5 March 2020). "Hoichoi TV Announces a Spate of New Shows - Rahasya Romancha 2, Ekattor, and Tansener Tanpura". Binged.

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