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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!
    8alo-78155

    A new taste of movie

    This is my first time review writing to IMDb, please pardon me for mistakes.

    According to Bangladeshi movie industry, "Aynabaji" gave us a totally new taste. It's absolutely a new trend for movie industry. "Chanchal Chowdhury" proved his talent again; all other shiny actors (including actress) did a very good job. Thanks to all.

    Choreography was wonderful and I recommend everyone to watch this movie.

    Most importantly, I would like to thank "Amitabh Reza Chowdhury" and Sound designer for using modern sound recording technology. For long time I didn't visit cinema hall for watching any Bangla movie and surprisingly this is the first time I found separate sound tracks has been used in Bangla movie (In Bangladesh). According to my observation I think sound track was recorded using 7.1 channels or 6.1 channels and also of course Dolby noise reduction technology has been used.

    If the sound recording engineer doesn't mind then I would like to say, there was one mistake and that is, when the political person was speaking from behind then his voice was coming through front or center channels. There could be another improvement, when the train was moving rightwards; the sound should be fade-out/fade-in to right back channel whereas sound directly gone to rear right channel. Thank you.
    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.
    10bulbulislamshaon

    brilliant direction,casting, exceptional story, best Bangla movie ever

    All casting is awesome. Chanchal Chowdhury as Ayna is the best part of the movie. His performance is simply outstanding. Amitav Reza Chowdhury just made a blast on the city by this movie. and the best part of the movie is i have never seen ending like that. Totally different ending. I was surprised and thinking what he have done !!! Bangla film industry was not in a good condition. I think it will be in a good shape after that movie. The name of this movie is so much related to the story. very nice, smart and choosy name.Thanks to Syed Gaosul Alam Shaon for such a good story. Ayna is a magician of acting. He made an illusion to the society.

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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)
    Crime
    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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    • Budget
      • BDT 35,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 27m(147 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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