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‘The more films release, the better it is for the industry’
DHAKA ﻿TUESDAY﻿ ﻿APRIL﻿ ﻿25﻿, ﻿2023﻿
BAISHAKH 12, 1430 BS
People are just loving the horror elements in ‘Jinn’. The response exceeds our expectations. Some shows are also going housefull, and people are returning for a second watch. I would say this is a good sign for a film.
SHAH ALAM SHAZU
Shajal Noor starter Jinn is doing well in halls, after being released on the occasion of Eid. This marks the actor’s third appearance on the big screen.
Speaking with The Daily Star, Shajal shared his Eid experience with Jinn .
Your new film is being screened in cinema halls. How are you feeling?
I am feeling extremely happy. Before Jinn , only two of my other films were screened in theaters. However, neither was released during Eid. The audience is quite interested in watching films during this time, which is why I am feeling quite jovial today. This will be a memory that I will treasure for the rest of my life.
How was the response from the audience?
People are just loving the horror elements in the film. The response exceeds our expectations. Some shows are also going housefull, and some are returning for a second viewing. I would say this is a good sign for a film.
Do you think the promotional activities prior to the release of the film helped create hype among the audience?
I would go as far as to say that many are coming to watch the film solely because of the promotion. The ‘1 Lakh Taka’ challenge helped create curiosity among the audience.
Usually, stars visit the screening of their newly released films. Did you visit the halls?
Jinn was being released in quite a few theaters around the capital, and I visited a few on the first day. How can I not share this joy with my audience? However, I’ll only observe the audience’s reaction and won’t have a chance to watch the entire film. However, I do have plans to watch Jinn in the cinema hall with my family this week.
There are quite a few films that released with yours. Does that make you nervous?
No. The fact that so many films are being theatrically released is great news. I have always respected Bangladeshi cinema. Everyone whose films are being screened with my film have my best wishes with them.
Competition is good, I am not nervous or stressed about this. Instead, it is giving me a good feeling.
Tell us a bit about the project’s director and your co-star.
Jinn has been directed by Nader Chowdhury, a renowned actor and director, whose work I grew up watching. He has invested a lot of effort and care into making this film, and did a splendid job. As for Puja, I have really enjoyed acting with her. I must say that, as an artiste, Puja Chery is amazing.