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Mirror Game

Original title: Aynabaji
  • 2016
  • 2h 27m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
31K
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Chanchal Chowdhury in Mirror Game (2016)
Ayna is an actor and the prison is his stage. He slips into the characters of the powerful convicted in exchange of money and take their place in prison. This strange profession is borne out of a society that doesn't give him a chance to follow his passion of acting, but forces him to act in the real life. Falling in love with the girl next door changes his life equation and he decides to end this career with one last performance. But this one takes him too deep in the rabbit hole. The story unfolds on how an underdog survives in a society that is merciless and struggles his way out from the clutch of crime game in which he is a part too.
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A struggling actor becomes a professional impostor, hired to impersonate people for financial gain, but as he delves deeper into his work he becomes embroiled in trouble that threatens to un... Read allA struggling actor becomes a professional impostor, hired to impersonate people for financial gain, but as he delves deeper into his work he becomes embroiled in trouble that threatens to unravel his life.A struggling actor becomes a professional impostor, hired to impersonate people for financial gain, but as he delves deeper into his work he becomes embroiled in trouble that threatens to unravel his life.

  • Director
    • Amitabh Reza Chowdhury
  • Writers
    • Syed Gaosul Alam Shaon
    • Anam Biswas
    • Adnan Adib Khan
  • Stars
    • Chanchal Chowdhury
    • Masuma Rahman Nabila
    • Partha Barua
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    31K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Amitabh Reza Chowdhury
    • Writers
      • Syed Gaosul Alam Shaon
      • Anam Biswas
      • Adnan Adib Khan
    • Stars
      • Chanchal Chowdhury
      • Masuma Rahman Nabila
      • Partha Barua
    • 198User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins total

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    Chanchal Chowdhury
    Chanchal Chowdhury
    • Sharafat Karim Ayna
    Masuma Rahman Nabila
    • Hridi
    Partha Barua
    • Saber Hossain
    • (as Partho Barua)
    Lutfur Rahman George
    Lutfur Rahman George
    • Mr. Kuddus
    Syed Gaosul Alam Shaon
    • Gousul
    • (as Gousul Alam Shaon)
    Brindabon Das
    Brindabon Das
    • Labu Mia
    Bijori Barkatullah
    • Guest Appearance
    Amitabh Reza Chowdhury
    Amitabh Reza Chowdhury
    • Guest Appearance
    Heera Chowdhury
    Sheikh Mahim Edward
    • Mahim Edward
    Mohammed Faysal
    • Police
    Samiul Hafiz
    • Samiul Hafiz
    Bayazid Hasan
    • Bayazid Hasan
    Md Mahedi Hasan
    • Actor
    Arafat Hossain
    • Assistant Director
    • (credit only)
    Kamrul Hossain
    • News Reporter
    Delowar Hossen
    • Miju
    Litan Molla
    • Litan Molla
    • Director
      • Amitabh Reza Chowdhury
    • Writers
      • Syed Gaosul Alam Shaon
      • Anam Biswas
      • Adnan Adib Khan
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    User reviews198

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    10shhhovon

    History made in Bangladeshi Cinema

    May be some people could say that it is overrated or something like that but actually this movie is a piece.A challenging role played by Chanchal Chowdhury make the movie special.Every small role was given importance by Director. Amitabh Reza Chowdhury was the real kick ass.His shooting with a drawn was a great idea.Location,photography,cinematography,cas ting,costume,set designing,editing ; everything was just awesome.The story was unique and different. The dialogue was the best of Bangladeshi Cinema.Some dialogue contains a deep meaning.It is worth to watch.And obviously in Cinema Hall.
    10chris577

    Excellence of work has been reflected there!

    The movie is one piece of excellent film making in Bangladesh film industry till date. The hard work of the Director totally reflected including the entire teams work. Cinematography of the movie shows the development of the creative minds and technology use.

    The actors played their very well. Chanchal Chowdhury did an outstanding performance. He proved his excellence. He is an terrific actor which know from other films. But he crossed his own excellence here.

    The story line of the movie is very exceptional. Well executed and I couldn't think of any other end it could have been. Every bit of the movie had it's purpose. Well written story and the dialogues too. Music director also did very good. All the songs and background music were perfectly plotted. Bangla music essence was there.

    Overall, this movie is a very good watch! Every artist behind the movie and on screen did amazing which the movie reflects. Hats off to the team work!
    10sudip_rulz

    Aynabaji: Exceptionally Good

    Amitabh Raza: He is one of the finest maker in Bangladesh. Previously he made so many excellent TV dramas and commercials, so when I heard that he's coming into the big screen and making his debut film, I was so thrilled and excited. Besides that, Rashed Zaman, the cinematographer (whom I call Bangladesh's Emmanuel Lubezki) was the other captivating element of this film which entices me even more. Today, I went to see the film which was the very first day of it's release and came back home with wide wonderment and joy.

    The lead actor, Chanchal Chowdhury is one of the brightest actor in this generation. Before, he was so good in Monpura (2009) and Television (2013). And now in Aynabaji he simply enchanted and stole the whole show single handedly. I can guarantee, he will win The National Award for sure. The story line was so unique and had so much depth, which allows Chanchal to make it more blazed. Chanchal is a sheer virtuoso of acting and this is obviously his best work so far.

    Not only Chanchal, the others actors, actress also put up a good show. Lutfur Rahman George, Partho Barua acted very well. Masuma Rahman Nabila was surprisingly good. There were some teeny tiny irrationality with the story line, but they are absolutely negligible, because if you want to compare with Bangladeshi Standard, Aynabaji was exceptionally good. In camera work, in sound editing and mixing, in casting ensemble, in costume, the whole film so skillfully mastered. The songs are pretty good, the script has so many punches and humors.

    Hats off to the whole team. This movie is highly recommended for all, to the general viewer and also for the other people who kind of love to see different tracks of movies.
    10nbashar01

    Ainabaji A great improvement in Bangladeshi Box office cinematography

    A great combination of story and direction nice cinematography. Promising acting overall a great work. Amitab reza a new director from Bangladesh who just showed that it possible to do a better work if you give such effort. A great combination of thriller, romance and comedy. Its kind of a psychological thriller. Chanchal Ahmed a great actor showed his talent. I would suggest every movie lovers to watch this movie in the theater. Its a pre-release review so a details review will come soon after the release. This is the directors first big screen direction. I always loved his work. He did some excellent drama in Bangladeshi TV drama.
    9RafsunR

    Ayna, a struggling actor, gets to live his profession in real life after failing in his career. A story about the dark side of metro city Dhaka.

    This is a trademark cynicism. Ayanabaji has very consciously picked up the story of the image of social conflict of locality . People live in the midst of nature. Dialectics of the realities of the main themes of the movie. Director has cleared all his talent and labor. The story has become a full movie Ayanabaji as per variation of screenplay structure, humorous dialogue and full dedication to be a successful production in the contemporary period.

    Musical arrangement was so touchy and emotionally attracted.Uniqueness of artistic way of art direction and so far every single shot provokes every mango audience to fixed in their seat. Cinematographer Rashed Zaman has done a tremendous job for giving his merit of knowledge of experience in every single shot to made screenplay as if live imagination.

    Besides, traditional Bengali film footprint it is little bit quite different for its story telling process as per 'dark comedy' images can be found in the Screen. Simply, other sides of coin of life compared as exchange of mirror reflection of the life story is Ayanabaji.

    Scripted by the director to portray the struggle of life without fantasy. it is not a fairy tale . Film is larger than life proves to be concerned of.

    Each character in the film has been able to establish a spiritual relationship with the audience. present themselves in very honest way without any kind of fraud with audience. Class character portrayed honestly has the right to present positions and relationships.

    Sound-light-period game has increased artistic value of movie audiences' interest and attraction. Shot continuity able to properly present the series of events as his urban structure creates a unique illusion.

    Filmmaker expresses his devotion and honesty. Lexical artistic value not the slightest compromise.All of the lexical grammar of the film's existence has drastically Ayanabaji reformation.

    Its a time to be a change maker. Turn to take responsibility.

    In Ayanabaji you're probably familiar with the people there. Ayanabaji either side of your story. Above all, we can;Ayanabaji able to build on our originality. Ayanabaji bet to catch the picture. Please accounts .... You bet. You may see the other side of the mirror,smiling face; the smile of pleasure.

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    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
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    Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (1974)
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    • Trivia
      It is very interesting to see that Aynabaji was shot at Keraniganj Central Jail when this jail was not inaugurated so far. Besides, this movie was shot in Kashimpur Jail and shooting in real jail is a such a rare experience for BangladeshI movie.
    • Goofs
      When Ayna completed the terms for the gamer boy in jail, we could see him returned to his home with a full head of hair. But due to the character he took, he needed to shave his head before. Just before the scene, we could see him in the court with an almost bare head.
    • Quotes

      Sharafat Karim Ayna: Time stops, when lies become the truth. To everybody, everything is true but to me it's all pretending

    • Connections
      Remade as Gayatri (2018)

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2016 (Bangladesh)
    • Country of origin
      • Bangladesh
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    • Language
      • Bengali
    • Also known as
      • Aynabaji
    • Filming locations
      • Dhaka, Bangladesh
    • Production companies
      • Content Matters
      • Half Stop Down
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      • BDT 35,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 27m(147 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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