Ananta Bhalobasha is a 1999 Bangladeshi romantic action film. The film was directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan, who also wrote the screenplay, and produced by Kuddusur Rahman under the banner of SP Production. The story and dialogues of the film were written by Abu Saeed Khan and Henry Amin, respectively. The film stars Shakib Khan and Erin Zaman in the lead roles. It also features Abul Hayat, Wasimul Bari Rajib, Dolly Johur, and Misha Sawdagor in various important roles. The film marked the on-screen debut of Shakib Khan and Erin Zaman.
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Cast
Shakib Khan as Moshal
Erin Zaman as Jyoti
Abul Hayat as Afzal Chowdhury
Dolly Johur as Nazma Chowdhury, Wife of Afzal Chowdhury
Wasimul Bari Rajib as Ashraf Chowdhury
Rina Khan as Rahela Chowdhury, Wife of Ashraf Chowdhury
Nasir Khan as Akram Chowdhury
Anwar Hossain as Rahim Miah
Amol Bose as Solicitor
Misha Sawdagor as Rana
Afzal Sharif as Boltu
Casting
The film protagonist Shakib Khan's on-camera debut 1998 romantic drama film Sobaito Shuki Hote Chay directed by Aftab Khan Tulu, which was delayed being release. Although the film later released in the following year. At that time, director Sohanur Rahman Sohan was looking for a new hero due to a dispute with actor Shakil Khan. In two deferent interviews with Kaler Kantho and Chiti one of Khan's mentor Aziz Reza, who is the renowned choreographer, said that, he very much requested Sohanur Rahman Sohan to give a chance Shakib Khan in his film. Sohan agreed to his request and asked to bring Khan to their office. Sohan then gave him a chance as a lead actor for the film.
Shakib Khan was paid-up only ৳5,000 for the film.
Shakib Khan said about acting in the film,
Soundtrack
The film soundtrack composed and written by Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul. Also one song is composed by Alam Khan and one song is written by Milton Khandkar. All the songs are sung by Andrew Kishore, Runa Laila, Kanak Chapa, and Dolly Sayontoni.
Reception
It took a place on the list of the 15 best films made in 1999 and returned the invested capital.
Legacy
The film is marked a turning point in Bangladeshi cinema by introducing Shakib Khan, who is now one of the biggest superstars in the industry.
Through the film, director Sohanur Rahman Sohan changed the birth name of the protagonist Shakib Khan from Masud Rana to his stage name "Shakib Khan". After the news of Sohanur Rahman Sohan's death in 2023, Shakib Khan also said in an interview with The Daily Star that his stage name "Shakib Khan" was given by Sohan.