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No Dorai
Film Poster
Film Poster
ন ডরাই
Directed byTaneem Rahman Anshu
Screenplay by [1]
CinematographySumon Sarker
Release date
  • November 29, 2019 (2019-11-29)
Running time
150 min [2]
CountryBangladesh
LanguageBengali(Chittagonian dialect)

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]

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

  1. ^ "Honest review of No Dorai: Less surfing, more melodrama". Dhaka Tribune. November 29, 2019.
  2. ^ "Star Cineplex Bangladesh | The First Multiplex Cinema Theater in Bangladesh".
  3. ^ a b "'No Dorai' to hit the shores on November 29". The Daily Star. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  4. ^ "শুক্রবারই আসছে 'ন ডরাই'". Amader Shomoy (in Bengali). 26 November 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  5. ^ "ছাড়পত্র পেয়েছে 'ন ডরাই', শুক্রবার মুক্তি". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 26 November 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  6. ^ "দুই নির্ভীকের 'ন ডরাই'". Samakal (in Bengali). 28 November 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  7. ^ a b c "No Dorai: A mess that fails to deliver on its promise". hifipublic.com. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  8. ^ a b c "Honest review of No Dorai: Less surfing, more melodrama". Dhaka Tribune. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  9. ^ "'No Dorai' trailer attracts audiences". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2019-12-01.