Arifin Shuvoo Lead Role in Bangabandhu Biopic

Popular silver screen actor Arifin Shuvoo has been chosen to play the character of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a biopic based on the life and career of the Father of the Nation, Bangladesh Film Development Corporation, said in a notice.

Meanwhile, popular TV actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha has been selected for the role of Sheikh Fazilatunnesa (Renu).

The info was revealed as BFDC published a list of 50 actors primarily cast for the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman film.

The feature film is being made in the sense of a joint venture between Bangladesh and India. Renowned Indian director Shyam Benegal has been chosen to direct the much-anticipated feature film, scheduled to be released this year.