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Wikipedia article




'No Dorai' is a 2019 Bangladeshi drama film directed by Taneem Rahman Angshu. Set in Cox's Bazar, the story of 'No Dorai' is based on the life of a young Bangladeshi girl, who defies society's norms to follow her dream of becoming a surfer. It is the first Bangladeshi surfing film. No Dorai literally means "not afraid" in Chittagonian dialect. It features Sunerah Binte Kamal and Sariful Razz in lead roles.

The film is Star Cineplexs first venture into film production. Prior to the release of the film, its soundtrack 'Jontrona' sung by Mohon Sharif created hype about the film. Star Cineplexs No Dorai and Faridur Reza Sagar's Fagun Haway have jointly won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film of 2019.

Cast



The film features mostly new actors and actresses.

* Sunerah Binte Kamal as Ayesha.

* Sariful Razz as Sohel.

* Sayed Babu as Amir.

* Wasim Sitar as Liakot.

* Josefine Lindegaard as Esther.

* Tommy Hindley as Mark.

Reception



Despite the hype created prior to its release, No Dorai received negative critical reception. The film has been praised for its beautiful visual of Cox's Bazar and performance of newcomer cast. But the story has not been critically well received.

Awards



Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film of 2019.

References




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