No Dorai
No Dorai (Bengali: ন ডরাই) is a 2019 Bangladeshi drama film directed by Taneem Rahman Anshu. Set in Cox's Bazar, the story of No Dorai is based on the life of a young Bangladeshi girl, who defies society's norms to follow her dream of becoming a surfer.[3] It is the first Bangladeshi surfing film.[3] No Dorai literally means "not afraid" in Chittagonian dialect. It features Sunerah Binte Kamal and Sariful Razz in lead roles.[4][5][6]
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Directed by | Taneem Rahman Anshu |
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Cinematography | Sumon Sarker |
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Running time | 150 min [2] |
Country | Bangladesh |
Language | Bengali(Chittagonian dialect) |
The film is Star Cineplex’s first venture into film production.[7] Prior to the release of the film, its soundtrack Jontrona sung by Mohon Sharif created hype about the film.[8][7]
Cast
The film features mostly new actors and actresses.
- Sunerah Binte Kamal as Ayesha.
- Sariful Razz as Sohel.
- Sayed Babu as Amir.
- Wasim Sitar as Liakot.
- Josefine Lindegaard as Esther.
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Reception
Despite the hype created prior to its release,[9] No Dorai received negative critical reception.[8] The film has been praised for its beautiful visual of Cox's Bazar and performance of newcomer cast. But the story has not been critically well received.[8][7]
References
- "Honest review of No Dorai: Less surfing, more melodrama". Dhaka Tribune. November 29, 2019.
- "Star Cineplex Bangladesh | The First Multiplex Cinema Theater in Bangladesh".
- "'No Dorai' to hit the shores on November 29". The Daily Star. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- "শুক্রবারই আসছে 'ন ডরাই'". Amader Shomoy (in Bengali). 26 November 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- "ছাড়পত্র পেয়েছে 'ন ডরাই', শুক্রবার মুক্তি". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 26 November 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- "দুই নির্ভীকের 'ন ডরাই'". Samakal (in Bengali). 28 November 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- "No Dorai: A mess that fails to deliver on its promise". hifipublic.com. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- "Honest review of No Dorai: Less surfing, more melodrama". Dhaka Tribune. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- "'No Dorai' trailer attracts audiences". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2019-12-01.