Jaago (2010 film)
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| Directed by | Khijir Hayat Khan |
| Written by | Khijir Hayat Khan |
| Produced by | Adnan Karim |
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| Cinematography | Sachi Chowdhury |
| Edited by | Samir Ahmed |
| Music by | Arnob |
| Distributed by | Interspeed |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
| Budget | ৳2 crore (equivalent to ৳4.7 crore or US$400,000 in 2023) |
Jaago (Bengali: জাগো) is a 2010 Bangladeshi sports drama film written and directed by Khijir Hayat Khan. The film is produced by Adnan Karim. The film features Ferdous and Bindu in lead roles and with supporting Arifin Shuvoo, Sharlin Farzana, Tariq Anam Khan, Rawnak Hasan, FS Nayeem and many more. It is the first Bangladeshi film based entirely on football. The story of Jaago is said to be inspired by the Shadhin Bangla football team, who played a vital role during the Liberation War (1971) by raising funds through charity matches and encourage the morale of the freedom fighters.
Plot
Every year, Comilla XI plays friendly football match against India's Tripura XI. But unfortunately they lost every match over the years. But this year they had a strong team, led by Shamim (Ferdous Ahmed) who is very passionate about football. He, along with local boys runs a football academy named Azad Boys. He requests former Shadhin Bangla Football Team member Saffu Bhai (Tariq Anam Khan) to coach the team. But he rejects and says football doesn't give you anything. But one day, members of Comilla XI met a road accident. All the players were wounded and some of them died. But captain of Tripura XI talked dishonorably that it saved there time mentioning they would've won the match very easily. As a result, amateurs of Azad boys Dared to dream and wanted to play re-match. Regarding their bravery Saffu agreed to coach them. They practiced hard and played with real hearts to save the pride of Comilla.
Cast
- Ferdous as Shamim
- Bindu as Maya
- Arifin Shuvoo as Rafi
- Sharlin Farzana as Ruksana Anjuman
- Tariq Anam Khan Coach Saffu
- Rawnak Hasan as Tuhin
- Nusrat Daina as Reshma
- Jashimuddin Palash as Mesba
- Bachchu as Suruz Ali
- Ferdousi Ara Lina as Shamim's Mother
- Dicon Noor as Rafi's Father
- Jatika Jyoti
- Saraf Ahmed Zibon as Mesba's Brother
- Khijir Hayat Khan as Munna
Awards and nominations
Jaago received fifteen nominations and received six awards in the following categories: Best Film (Critics' Choice); Best Director (Khijir Hayat Khan); Best Music Director (Arnob); Best Actress (Bindu); Best Playback Singer Male (Kumar Bishwajit for "Jhum Jhum Brishti") and Best Sound Engineer (Bappi Rahman).[1]
Music
The film includes a total of five songs written by Arnob and Anup Mukhopaddhay and rearranged by Arnob. The film features Kumar Bishwajit, Bappa Mazumder, Arnob, Zohad, Audit, Milon Mahmud and others as playback singers.
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| Released | 2010 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 36:06 min |
| No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Jaago (Version 1)" | Arnob | Arnob, Bappa Mazumder & Zohad | 4:46 |
| 2. | "Shomoy Churi" | Arnob | Arnob, Milon Mahmud, Audit & Zohad | 4:03 |
| 3. | "Keno Chole Gele Dure" | Arnob | Srabonti Ali & Arnob | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Jhum Jhum Jhum Brishti" | Arnob | Kumar Bishwajit & Kona | 3:53 |
| 5. | "Jaago (slow)" | Arnob | Arnob | 2:40 |
| 6. | "Pothe Cholte" | Arnob | Rupom | 3:41 |
| 7. | "Shomoy Churi (Slow)" | Arnob | Arnob | 3:58 |
| 8. | "Jaago (Version 2)" | Arnob | Audit | 5:58 |
| 9. | "Jhum Jhum Jhum Brishti (Instrumental)" | Arnob | 3:50 | |
| Total length: | 36:06 | |||
See also
References
- ^ "'Jaago' wins big at Film Award Bangla 2010". The Daily Star. 25 June 2010.
Further reading
- "Dare to Dream". Star Weekend Magazine. The Daily Star. 25 July 2008.
- "Bangladesh vs India Football (Soccer) Match in Jaago (2009) Bengali Movie with music by Arnob". Washington Bangla Radio. 21 December 2009.