Ekattor is a Bengali-language streaming television 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 | |
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| একাত্তর | |
| Genre | Thriller drama |
| Screenplay by | Shibabrata Barman |
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| Directed by | Tanim Noor |
| Starring | See below |
| Country of origin | India Bangladesh |
| Original language | Bengali |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producers |
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| Production location | Bangladesh |
| Editor | Robin Khan |
| Running time | 20-22 Minutes |
| Production company | Dope Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hoichoi (2020–present) |
| Release | 26 March 2020 |
Cast
edit- Mostafa Monowar as Selim:
A gang leader of old Dhaka who owns a garage and loves Joyita.
- Nusrat Imrose Tisha as Joyita:
A university student & activist.
- Iresh Zaker as Major Wasim:
A well-known Pakistan Army officer in-charge of Operation Blitz at Dacca.
- Rafiath Rashid Mithila as Ruhi:
A West-Pakistani journalist and wife of Major Wasim, a Bengali Pakistan Army officer who steals a top secret file.
- Tariq Anam Khan as Gul Mohammad:
A Pakistan Army officer of Dacca.
- Shatabdi Wadud as Prodip:
A top Awami League leader.
- Deepanwita Martin
Series overview
edit| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 26 March 2020 | ||
Season 1 (2019)
editThe story is based on Operation Blitz in 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 troops he takes shelter in Salim's garage. He intends to seek help from others to build up a resistance against the army. The unexpected attack of Salim leaves the army baffled.[6][7][8]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Shaape Neule" "At Daggers Drawn" | Tanim Noor | 26 March 2020 |
| 2 | "Shokuner Agomon" "Arrival of the vulture" | Tanim Noor | 26 March 2020 |
| 3 | "Ghar Shotru Bibhishon" "The house is the enemy" | Tanim Noor | 26 March 2020 |
| 4 | "Bagher Ghore Ghoger Basha" "Lion's nest in a tiger's room" | Tanim Noor | 26 March 2020 |
| 5 | "Khudhartho Hyena" "The hungry hyena" | Tanim Noor | 26 March 2020 |
| 6 | "Phnaad" "The trap" | Tanim Noor | 26 March 2020 |
| 7 | "Palta Aghat" "Hit the counter" | Tanim Noor | 26 March 2020 |
| 8 | "Kalbela" | Tanim Noor | 26 March 2020 |
References
edit- ^ "Hoichoi to stream 'Ekattor' on Independence Day". Dhaka Tribune. 6 March 2020.
- ^ "Hoichoi announces new web series 'Ekattor'". Daily Sun.
- ^ "Hoichoi has announced a new web series 'Ekattor'". Protibedok. 7 March 2020.
- ^ "Web series 'Ekattor' due for March 26 release". The Business Standard. 7 March 2020.
- ^ "Sougata Bose's Web Series Tansener Tanpura Logo Released; Vikram Chatterjee, Rupsha In Lead Role". www.spotboye.com.
- ^ "'Ekattor' coming to Hoichoi". The Independent.
- ^ "Hoichoi's 'Ekattor' to release on March 26". The Daily Star. 5 March 2020.
- ^ Paharia, Rashmi (5 March 2020). "Hoichoi TV Announces a Spate of New Shows - Rahasya Romancha 2, Ekattor, and Tansener Tanpura". Binged.
External links
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