Sweetheart (2016 film)

Sweetheart
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed by	Wazed Ali
Produced by	Didar Khan A.S Raj
Written by	S Reza Abdullah Zahir (Dialogue)
Screenplay by	Wazed Ali
Starring	Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique Bappy Chowdhury Mim Bidya Sinha Saha
Music by	Music: Habib Wahid Hridoy Khan Ahmed Humayun Lyrics: Sudip Kumar Dip Kabir Bakul Shafiq Tuhin
Edited by	Touhid Hossain
Production company	Digital Movies
Distributed by	Tiger Media Limited
Release dates	12 February 2016 (2016-02-12) (Bangladesh)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	Bangladesh
Language	Bengali

Sweetheart is a 2016 Bangladeshi romantic drama film written by S. Reza and directed by Wazed Ali. The film stars Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique, Bappy Chowdhury, Mim Bidya Sinha Saha with Shampa Reza and Parveen Sultana Diti in supporting roles.^[1]

Riaz plays Richard, the only heir of an established business dynasty who is in love with Prilina, a childhood friend, portrayed by Mim. Before going to London for higher education, Richard gets engaged to Prilina. While Richard is away, Prilina gets close to Jishan, played by Bappy. Two becomes closer as they spend time together, Prilina realizes her feelings for Jishan. Meanwhile, Richard returns from abroad. Divided by religion, and nonacceptance from society, the lives of three individuals ends in tragedy.^[2]

Sweetheart first look was officially launched on 17 May 2015 by Tiger Media Limited and second teaser was revealed a month later. The Official Trailer of the film was revealed on 30 January 2016. The film is produced by A.S Raj under the banner of Digital Movies. The film soundtrack album was launched on 8 February 2016 at Star Cineplex and received tremendous response from audiences since then. The film is released in 80 screens on 12 February 2016.^[3][4]

Plot

Bilina (Mim) and Richard (Riaz) belongs to traditional Christian family. Growing up together, Bilina and Richard gets accustomed to each other's accompany. During teenage years, Richard goes to London for higher studies. While Richard is away, Bilina gets to know Jisan (Bappy), who belongs to a Muslim family. As the time passes, their friendship turns to love. However, in the mean time, Richard returns to Bilina and proposes to her, and Bilina accepts due to immense pressure from community and family. Unknown about the feelings Bilina have for Jisan, Richard marries her and soon after, however their marriage remain complicated.^[5][6]

Jisan, heartbroken by the treachery of Bilina, thinks that Bilina left him because of Richard's wealth, and vows to build an empire of wealth. As the film turns complex, the story of the film revolves around the love triangle between three individuals, whose love turns to utmost hate.^[7][8]

Cast

• Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique as Richard, a British millionaire and Bilina's childhood friend
• Bappy Chowdhury as Jishan, Bilina's love interest
• Mim Bidya Sinha Saha as Bilina Rosario
• Shampa Reza as Mariah Rosario, Bilina's mother
• Parveen Sultana Diti, Jishan's mother
• Khosheduzamman Utpal, Richard's father, a multi-millionaire businessman
• Prabir Mitra, a manager working at Jishan's business

Production

Casting

The film was first announced in 2013, with Mim Bidya Sinha Saha and Bappy Chowdhury selected for the lead role.^[9] Numerous media outlets reported that Mamnun Hasan Emon was approached to play a lead role in the film. However, Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddiqui was later approached to play the role of Richard.^[10]

Filming

Principal photography started in November 2014 with Mim and Bappy.^[11] The first phase of the shooting was done in Dhaka, while about 20 percent of the film and songs were shot in Malaysia. The film was extensively shot for 45 days in Dhaka while 12 days in Malaysia.^[12][13]

Release

The film was intended to be released during July 2015, however, the date was postponed due to post-production. The film premiered at the Star Cineplex at Bashundhara City on 10 February 2012. The makers of the film went to release the film on 12 February 2016, on the occasion of Valentine's Day. The film was praised by critics and many production companies around the country, including Jaaz Multimedia. The film was released on 12 February on 81 screens in Bangladesh.^[14][15]

Reception

Critical reception

The film received positive to mixed reviews from critics and audiences. It garnered 9.2/10 stars on IMDb. BMDb gave the film 7/10 stars, praising the film's fresh and original storyline, and performances from the leading actors. Dhallywoodworld gave the film 3.5/5 stars, appreciating the film's story.^[16]

Box office

Sweetheart made around ৳63 lakhs in its first week of release. The film opened in 81 screens across Bangladesh, and collected ৳1.3 million in its opening day. The film saw a little drop on second day, collecting ৳1.1 million. However, the film recorded a jump in its third day (14 February), almost touching ৳1.4 million. The film constantly dropped from its fourth day, due to new releases. The film was declared below average by Box Office Bangladesh.

Music

Sweetheart
Soundtrack album by Various artists
Released	1 August 2015 (2015-08-01) (Digital Release) 8 February 2016 (2016-02-08) (Official Release)
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	25:00
Language	Bengali
Label	Tiger Media Limited
Singles from Sweetheart (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
"Ek Mutho Prem" Released: 23 March 2015 "Kenore Tor Majhe" Released: 11 June 2015

Sweetheart's film score is composed by Shafiq Tuhin with songs composed by Habib Wahid, Hridoy Khan, and Ahmed Humayun.^[17] and lyrics written by Sudip Kumar Dip and Kabir Bakul.^[18] The first track titled "Ek Mutho Prem" was released on 23 March 2015 as the first single prior to the soundtrack album's release.^[19] The second single to be released was "Kenore Tor Majhe". The album features five tracks, and was released August 2015. Tiger Media Limited acquired the music rights of the film.^[20][21]

Track listing

References

External links

• Sweetheart at the Internet Movie Database
• Mim Bidya Sinha at Internet Movie Database
• Riaz at Internet Movie Database
• Bappy Chowdhury at Internet Movie Database
• Sweetheart at Bangla Movie Database