Shyam Benegal's "Mujib," A Biopic Of Bangladesh's Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Premieres At TIFF 2023 —

Mujib Premieres at TIFF 2023 : Shyam Benegal's "Mujib: The Making Of A Nation," an India-Bangladesh co-production on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was screened at the TIFF on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Bell Cinema Lightbox 7.Mujib is directed by renowned Indian director Shyam Benegal (winner of 18 National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, and a Nandi Award) under the Audio Visual Co-Production Agreement between The Republic of India and The People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The film was shot extensively between the two countries while strictly abiding by all the health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.Speaking at the occasion, Shyam Benegal said, "I am delighted to be unveiling the film at this prestigious festival. I’m sure the story of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his journey to create the Nation of Bangladesh will resonate with people and communities across the globe. It has been an honour to be able to tell this inspiring story of the making of a nation."

"I’m brimming with emotions at this screening of Mujib: The Making of a Nation, our Bangabandhu, under whose leadership we got a free nation; I’m grateful to the team from both the countries to be able to portray his journey, his unfathomable love, and his supreme sacrifice for the country and its people. Mr. Shyam Benegal is missed immensely as he’s not present for the screening," said Dr. Hasan Mahmud, Honourable Minister of Information and Broadcasting from Bangladesh.Nuzhat Yasmin, Managing Director, BFDC, Bangladesh, shared, "It’s a proud moment for us to be at the TIFF screening showing the film on the father of our nation. Gratitude for all the efforts from the cast and crew of the film. The response has moved us today, and it’s not possible to express it in words."

Mr. Prithul Kumar, Managing Director of NFDC, said, "Congratulations to Mr. Shyam Benegal and the entire team of BFDC and NFDC for the film. This film on the father of the nation of Bangladesh would definitely be loved in Bangladesh but will also touch everyone’s heart as the film travels all over the world".For their love for their nation of Bangladesh and admiration for Mujib, lead actors Arifin Shuvoo and Nusrat Imrose Tisha have only charged a token amount of one Bangladeshi Taka ($0.011) for their work on the project. Shuvoo plays Mujib, whose life journey from his early days to the making of the nation has been meticulously documented in the film.

The story of Mujib also focuses on Mujib’s wife, Renu, played by Imrose Tisha, and her role in shaping the success of one of the greatest leaders in the world. Nusrat Faria plays the role of Sheikh Hasina, Mujib and Renu’s daughter and the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh.Actor Arifin Shuvoo, who was present at the screening, said, "The research and the detailing to look like Mujib are showing on the screen. I may not be able to put into words what a feeling it is to see the film with an audience. It is an honour to play Bangabandhu in this magnificent biopic and to be here to see the response myself. May Mujib continue to touch our hearts and inspire the world the way he always did."

Nusraat Faria added, "It has been a matter of great privilege to play the character of our honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of the father of our nation, in the film. Working with Shyam Benegal, sir, has always been a dream that came true. The film has truly come out so well, and seeing the love and support it is getting is truly fulfilling."