Asad-Suborna to reunite on the big screen “Gohin Baluchor” in the making

Suborna Mustafa and Raisul Islam Asad are veterans of the Bangla filmdom in the true sense, but their connection spans far beyond that. Long before they paired up for the celluloid in Syed Salahuddin Zaki's highly-acclaimed “Ghuddi”, the two have been sharing stage for Dhaka Theatre. Despite neither of them being quintessential mainstream Dhallywood material, the duo carried forward their momentum from “Ghuddi” into films like “Lal Sobujer Pala”, “Notun Bou” (for which Suborna won the National Film Award, and refused to accept it), “Suruj Miya” and “Noyoner Alo” in the mid-eighties.

Now, after over three decades, the two seasoned campaigners are bringing their chemistry back to the big screen for a new generation of viewers. Badrul Anam Soud's upcoming project “Gohin Baluchor” will see the two long-time friends and colleagues come together. Soud himself has written screenplay and dialogues, and will direct the film, which is set to go on floor this December.

About the reunion, Asad said “We have been working together since right after the Liberation War; I feel like we grew up together in a family. We have a close connection and great professional understanding.” Suborna, meanwhile said “Me and Asad have worked in many TV dramas and tele-films, in a variety of dynamics of our roles. Working with him is always fun. I'm very hopeful that this time will be no different.”

Raisul Islam Asad is currently in Bhola, shooting Nader Chowdhury's “Meyeti Kothaye Jabe”. Suborona Mustafa, meanwhile, can be seen on TV series “Antorjatra” on Ekushey TV every Monday through Wednesday at 8:30pm.