Angaar is a 2016 Indo-Bangladeshi romanticactionmusical film directed by Wazed Ali Sumon and produced by Abdul Aziz under the banner of Jaaz Multimedia. The film features a cast that includes Om and Jolly in lead roles while Ashish Vidyarthi plays the role of the main antagonist.[1] The first teaser of the film was released on 15 December 2015[2] and the film was first released on 15 January 2016.[3][4][5][6][7] The movie is a remake of the 2013 Kannada film Appayya.[8]
Synopsis
In a northeastern village in Bangladesh far isolated from the modern society, where love is a crime and punishable by death, two individuals fall in love and embrace it, even after knowing the conclusion of their fate and life.[9]
In May 2015, production company Jaaz Multimedia announced a project with newly introduced actress Jolly in a lead role.[15] Later in the month, Om was cast as the lead male protagonist while Ashish Vidyarthi, Amit Hasan, and Rajatava Dutta were cast to play the main antagonists in the film.[16]
Filming
Principal photography began during June 2015 with Jolly in Dhaka. Om, Ashish Vidyarthi, Amit Hasan and Rajatava Dutta joined the filming in Bandarban from September 2015. Later that month, the first song from the film was shot in Bandarban. The filming officially came to an end during November 2015.[15][17]
Soundtrack
Angaar's film soundtrack album is composed by Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul, Akaash and Emon Saha.
The album gained popularity among audiences and critics. The first track, Kotobar Bojhabo, was a hit after its release.[citation needed] The track was composed by Akaash and sung by Mohammed Irfan.[citation needed]
Release
Angaar was released in Bangladesh and India on 15 January 2016 in more than 170 screens. The film was distributed by Jaaz Multimedia in Bangladesh while Eskay Movies was
given the distribution rights in India.[citation needed]