Shaaticup (Bengali: শাটিকাপ) is a Bangladeshi crime drama streaming television series directed by Mohammad Touqir Islam.[6] The eight-episode series was released on 13 January 2022 on Chorki.[7][8]
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| Bengali | শাটিকাপ |
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Screenplay by |
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| Story by | Mohammad Touqir Islam |
| Directed by | Mohammad Touqir Islam[1] |
| Music by | Nabarun Bose[2] |
| Country of origin | Bangladesh |
| Original language | Bengali |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Amit Rudra |
| Producer | Redoan Rony |
| Production locations | Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
| Cinematography | Mohammad Touqir Islam |
| Editor | Saleh Sobhan Auneem |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 19-23 minutes |
| Production company | Footprint Film Production |
| Original release | |
| Network | Chorki[4] |
| Release | 13 January 2022[5] |
Premise edit
Hannan and Joynal plan to invade drug lord Sohel's monopoly kingdom. Sohel assigns Uttam, the most influential Investigation Officer in the area, to capture Hannan and Joynal. Several complex moves come one after another in this SnakeLudo game. Who will win this game? Drug lord, new traders, cunning officer, or anyone beyond imagination?[9]
Cast edit
- Ahsabul Yamin Riad as Joynal
- Omar Masum as Babu
- Amit Rudra as Uttam Kumar
- Najmus Saaqib as Hannan
- Sajia Khanom as Tuli (Babu's wife)
- Galib Sarder as Shohel Bhai
- Wasikul Islam Romit as Liakot Ali
- Mahinur Rahman Khan as Asad
- Mehdi Hasan Rumie as Kazi Maruf
- Akash bin Osama as Mizu Dakat
- Rifat Bin Sajid as Faju
- Kazi Sushmin Afsana as Lisa Aarzoomand
- Shiblee Noman as Habibul Bashar
Production edit
Principal photography has taken place in different locations of Rajshahi, Bangladesh from October 2020 to August 2021.[10]
Release edit
Shaaticup aired on Chorki on 13 January 2022.[11] A premiere screening was held in Rajshahi at District Council Auditorium on the same day.[12][13]
Episodes edit
| No. | Title | Directed by [14] | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Paaper Shuru" | Mohammad Touqir Islam | Mohammad Touqir Islam | 13 January 2022 |
| 2 | "Khidirbidir" | Mohammad Touqir Islam | Mohammad Touqir Islam | 13 January 2022 |
| 3 | "Vyatam" | Mohammad Touqir Islam | Mohammad Touqir Islam | 13 January 2022 |
| 4 | "Vyantara" | Mohammad Touqir Islam | Mohammad Touqir Islam | 13 January 2022 |
| 5 | "Hasher Pyach" | Mohammad Touqir Islam | Mohammad Touqir Islam | 13 January 2022 |
| 6 | "Velki" | Mohammad Touqir Islam | Mohammad Touqir Islam | 13 January 2022 |
| 7 | "Le Ghire Le" | Mohammad Touqir Islam | Mohammad Touqir Islam | 13 January 2022 |
| 8 | "Mathar Opor Saap, Baap re Baap!" | Mohammad Touqir Islam | Mohammad Touqir Islam | 13 January 2022 |
Reception edit
Shadique Mahbub Islam of The Financial Express praised the series, commenting, "The series has retained its local flavour in its dialogues and character development, so much so that it feels like an authentic visual experience of the city, the char, the Padma river".[15]
Shankhayan Ghosh wrote in Film Companion, "Shaaticup is making a splash in Bangladesh, being talked about for the raw authenticity it brings to the screen and its eye for local details."
References edit
- ^ Chowdhury, Priyanka. "Chorki's 'Shaaticup' releases today, director Shaik shares insights". The Daily Star. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Nabarun Bose on composing music for Bangladeshi web series Shaaticup". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Nabarun Bose on composing music for Bangladeshi web series Shaaticup". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Shaaticup hits Chorki". New Age. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Chorki thriller 'Shaaticup' premieres at Rajshahi". Dhaka Tribune. 14 January 2022.
- ^ "'শাটিকাপ' চরকিতে আসছে বৃহস্পতিবার". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "'শাটিকাপ' ১৩ জানুয়ারি আসছে চরকিতে". Uttar Kal (in Bengali). Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "শাটিকাপ: বাংলাদেশে এমন ওয়েব কন্টেন্ট হয়নি আগে!". CineGolpo (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ Shaaticup (Crime, Thriller), 13 January 2022, retrieved 21 January 2022
- ^ "প্রথম লটের দৃশ্যায়ন শেষ, আসছে 'শাটিকাপ'". Uttar Kal (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "একই সিরিজে ১৩৭ জন অভিনয়শিল্পী, সবাই রাজশাহীর". Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "রাজশাহীর ছেলের নির্মিত 'শাটিকাপ' চরকিতে আসছে বৃহস্পতিবার". Jamuna Pratidin (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 13 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "রাজশাহীর ছেলের নির্মিত 'শাটিকাপ' চরকিতে আসছে বৃহস্পতিবার". Sonar Desh (in Bengali). 11 January 2022.
- ^ "রাজশাহীর ১৩৭ অভিনয়শিল্পী নিয়ে ওয়েব সিরিজ". Ajker Patrika (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Mahbub Islam, Shadique (17 January 2021). "Shaaticup: Bangladeshi 'Narcos' with authentic local flavour". The Financial Express.
