Lal Tip (The Red Point) is a 2012 romance film directed by Swapan Ahmed and produced by Impress Telefilm Limited and Benani Films. The film stars Emon and Kusum Sikder in lead roles. The film was released worldwide on 17 February 2012.[3][4]
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| Directed by | Swapan Ahmed |
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| Edited by | Raviranjan Mitra[1][2] |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | Bangladesh |
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Cast
edit- Mamnun Hasan Emon as Arnob
- Kusum Sikder as Nidhi
- Benjamin Dupich as Laurent
- Ana Levis as Leena
- ATM Shamsuzzaman as Dada
- Shahidul Alam Sachchu as Sohel
- Mishu Sabbir
- Daniel Kramer
- Toriqul Islam Tusher
- Deborah Newman
- Natalie Fransasci
- Sohel Khan
Production
editThe film was produced by Impress Telefilm Limited and Banani Films.[3]
Filming
editShooting locations included Paris, Bangkok, and Dhaka. Some shots were taken in India. The cast filmed in Bangkok and Cox's Bazar, where Emon and Kusum Sikder also shot a romantic song. 50% of the shots were done in France, and the rest were done in Thailand, Bangladesh, and India.
Casting
editMamnun Hasan Emon was the first to sign into the film and was under Swapon Ahmed's direction for the second time. Kusum Sikder was signed to play the female lead, as Swapon Ahmed wanted a fresh face for his movie.
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by Fuad al Muqtadir. Two songs, Beshe Jai and Hariye Jawa Sapne, were released with the trailer. The promo video for all the songs was released on 27 December 2011. Samsung organized the film's music launch on 25 December 2011.[5] The music was composed by Fuad al Muqtadir, Ibrar Tipu, and Arefin Rumey. Three-time Academy Awards winner Morris Jar composed one song for the album.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Veshe Jai" | Upol | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Hariye Jawa Shopne" | Dilshad Nahar Kona | 3:47 |
| 3. | "Vola Mon Re" | James | 4:46 |
| 4. | "Dure Dure Thaka" | Dilshad Nahar Kona, Kazi Shuvo | 5:31 |
| 5. | "Ai Prothibir" | Syed Abdul Hadi | 2:40 |
| 6. | "Kothao Chilena Tumi" | Arfin Rumey, Nazmun Munira Nancy | 5:35 |
| 7. | "Ei Shohore" | Tapash | 5:01 |
| 8. | "Kothao Chilena Tumi (Reprise)" | Arfin Rumey, Sabrina Porshi | 4:29 |
| 9. | "Tumi Sei Meye" | Swapon Ahmed | 3:52 |
| 10. | "Lal Tip" | Ibrar Tipu, Nazmun Munira Nancy | 3:27 |
Marketing
editSamsung and Channel i announced their association with Impress Telefilm Limited for their film Lal Tip.[6][7]
Release
editLal Tip was released worldwide on 17 February 2012. A red carpet premiere of Lal Tip was organised by Impress Telefilm on 15 February 2012.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ সম্পাদনার টেবিলে ‘লালটিপ’. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 9 September 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "Lal Tip: Love in Paris, in true Bangla style". Dhaka Courier. 23 February 2012. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ a b কাল মুক্তি পাচ্ছে লাল টিপ. Dainik Destiny (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "Swapan Ahmed on his movie Lal Tip". New Age. 20 November 2011. Archived from the original on 6 July 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ ‘লাল টিপ’ ছবির গান নিয়ে মিউজিক ব্লাস্ট. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "Laltip music launched thru' concert". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2013 – via Priyo.
- ^ "'Lal Tip-Samsung Music Blast' held". Dhaka Mirror. 27 December 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "Lal Tip: highlighting Bangladeshi tradition through expatriates". New Age. 16 February 2012. Archived from the original on 6 July 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ Hafez Ahmed (17 February 2012). "Nationwide release of Lal Tip today". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2013.