Falling for Shakib Khan, "Dorod" is among his best performances. A new discovery in Bangladeshi cinema "Dorod."
Finally, I watched the highly anticipated movie "Dorod" today, and it has introduced a new dimension to Bangladeshi cinema. Psycho-thrillers like this are rare in Bangladesh, and "Dorod" brings something fresh: "CWS" (Celebrity Worship Syndrome) - an obsessive-addictive disorder involving an intense preoccupation with a celebrity. For the first time in Bangladeshi cinema, this genre has been explored, and it's a resounding success as a Bangladeshi film. Those who enjoy psychological genres will particularly love "Dorod."
However, you'll have to stay until the end to fully understand the motive behind the story of "Dorod", and the director skillfully reveals all the motivations behind the character one by one.
What I loved the most was our megastar Shakib Khan's flawless, heartfelt acting. His performance and his expressive eyes - those who see this Shakib Khan will never question his acting again. His eyes alone seemed to act, making it impossible to look away. And in the final scene, Shakib Khan's acting will bring tears to anyone's eyes. This is the Shakib Khan we want to see again and again.
Watching Sonal Chauhan and Shakib Khan together on screen, it didn't feel like they're from two different countries; their chemistry was amazing. Everyone will love this pairing. In short, both Shakib Khan and Sonal Chauhan delivered perfect performances on screen.
Besides them, Rahul Dev, Payel Sarkar, Alok Jain, and Rajesh Sharma also performed wonderfully in this film. Although, I did expect a bit more from Payel Sarkar's character. A new Bangladeshi girl, Safa Marwa, also starred in the film; she did well and looked glamorous.
The film's setting is mainly around Banaras in India. The cinematography and screen visuals throughout were enjoyable, with camera work and color grading that were easy on the eyes. However, the director could have explored the locations in more depth.
The background music in this film was excellent, with each scene's music enhancing the depth of the story. The best part was when Shakib Khan walked in the final scene with that music playing.
The movie includes three songs, and I particularly loved the last one. Additionally, the song sung by Balam was also impressive, and parts of his song were used as background music in some scenes, which I really liked.
If I had to point out any flaws in the film, there are some technical aspects, but I can overlook them. For the first time, a psychological theme (CWS) has been depicted in Bangladeshi cinema, bringing something fresh and valuable to our industry. It's worth watching this Bangladeshi film at least once. As a Bangladeshi film, I found it to be top-notch. Shakib Khan will make your money well spent, and you'll leave having experienced a refreshing new take on Bangladeshi cinema that you'll really enjoy.
