No Dorai

No Dorai (Bengali: ন ডরাই) is a 2019 Bangladeshi drama film directed by Taneem Rahman Angshu. 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]

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

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] Star Cineplex’s No Dorai and Faridur Reza Sagar's Fagun Haway have jointly won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film of 2019.[9]

Cast

The film features mostly new actors and actresses.

Reception

Despite the hype created prior to its release,[10] 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]

Awards

Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film of 2019.[9]

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. "'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. "No Dorai: A mess that fails to deliver on its promise". hifipublic.com. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  8. "Honest review of No Dorai: Less surfing, more melodrama". Dhaka Tribune. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  9. "'জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার ২০১৯' জয়ী যারা". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  10. "'No Dorai' trailer attracts audiences". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
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