MR-9: Do or Die explained
MR-9 : Do or Die |
Director: | Asif Akbar |
Music: | Ricky Kej |
Studio: | - Premiere Entertainment
- Jaaz Multimedia
- Avail Entertainment
- Al Bravo Films
- Chasing Butterflies Pictures
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Distributor: | - Jaaz Multimedia (Bangladesh)
- Premiere Entertainment Group (North America)
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Runtime: | 107 minutes |
Country: | |
Language: | |
MR-9 (Masud Rana) : Do or Die is a 2023 US-Bangladeshi spy action thriller film directed by Asif Akbar. This film is based on the 1966 Qazi Anwar Hussain novel Dhongsho Pahar.[1] [2] The film was under the banner of Jaaz Multimedia[3] [4] and Avail Entertainment.[5] ABM Sumon played the lead role of Masud Rana.[6]
Premise
Masud Rana or MR 9 is the best spy of Bangladesh Counter Intelligence (BCI). The film revolves with the espionage action of Masud Rana.
Cast
Production
Jaaz Multimedia bought the copyright of the book from Qazi Anwar Hussain, the author of the novel, for the purpose of making the film based on the Dhongsho Pahar.[7] A reality show titled "Who will be Masud Rana" was organized on Channel i to select the main character of the film. However, later there was uncertainty as to whether the actor would be selected from this reality show. Auditions are also arranged to select the main characters.[6] Later, Qazi Anwar Hussain was shown photos of several actors to choose who will play the main character in the film. He saw those photos and finalized the name of ABM Sumon.[1] In November 2021, actress Bidya Sinha Mim was signed for the role of Sulta Rao, where she was supposed to play an Indian spy.[5] Later, she dropped the film due to schedule complications.[8] However, Jaaz Multimedia offered Mim another role of the film Sohana. But she also rejected it as a supporting character.[9] In 2021, Sayeda Tithee Omni was hired to play the character 'Nabanita'.[10] This is the debut film of Remy Grillo who is son of Frank Grillo. The film was shot in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Dhaka. This is a US–Bangladesh joint production film. Its producers are Al Bravo, Hemdee Kiwanuka, Colin Bates, Asif Akbar, Philip Tan and Abdul Aziz. Niko Foster, Peter Nguyen and Phillip B. Goldfine are executive producers of the film. Its screenplay was adapted from Dhonghsho Pahar novel from the Masud Rana series. Its screenplay was written by Asif Akbar, Abdul Aziz and Nazim Ud Daula.[11] The filming was scheduled for April 2021, but was not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The date was later postponed to August, but the plan was thwarted by visa problems for the U.S. crew. Then February 2022 was fixed as the new date. But its filming was also postponed on that date.[12] Since any country making a film in joint production with Bangladesh has to show its script to the preview committee, so in a meeting held on 7 June 2022, its script was presented to the committee. There the committee suggested several changes.[13] The shooting of the Bangladesh part of the film started in the last week of June and ended on 30 June 2022.[14] Ricky Kej was signed on to compose the film's music after the post-production started.[15]
Release
The film was released in both Bengali and English. Besides being released in Bangladesh, it was also released in Tollywood.[3] In July 2022, Asif Akbar announced that the film would be released next year. After 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Premiere Entertainment became its worldwide distributor.[16] It was scheduled to be released on 29 June 2023[17] but didn’t release. The film (English Version) was released on 25 August 2023 in 16 theatres (Multiplex) of Bangladesh and 151 theatres of North America And The film (Bangla Version) was released on 1 September 2023 in Bangladesh.[18]
See also
Notes and References
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- News: 16 June 2020. Ghostwriter gets copyright of Masud Rana books. 19 May 2021. The Daily Star. en. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519135202/https://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/news/ghostwriter-gets-copyright-masud-rana-books-1915153. live.
- News: 23 July 2019. Masud Rana film gets a big budget of Tk83 crores. 22 June 2020. Dhaka Tribune. 23 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191023091053/http://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2019/07/23/masud-rana-film-gets-a-big-budget-of-tk-83-crores. live.
- News: Masud Rana is back. 19 May 2021. Prothom Alo. 25 September 2018 . en. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519052515/https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/Masud-Rana-is-back. live.
- News: 29 November 2021 . Bidya Sinha Mim plays Raw Agent in 'MR-9' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211203114422/https://www.tbsnews.net/glitz/bidya-sinha-mim-plays-raw-agent-mr-9-336379 . 3 December 2021 . 3 December 2021 . The Business Standard.
- News: 7 September 2019. Who will play Masud Rana?. 22 June 2020. The Business Standard. en. 23 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623115421/https://tbsnews.net/entertainment/who-will-play-masud-rana. live.
- News: https://bangla.bdnews24.com/glitz/article1770078.bdnews. bn:'মাসুদ রানা' নিয়ে চলচ্চিত্রের কী হবে. bn. 15 June 2020. Bdnews24.com. 3 July 2022. 3 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703145815/https://bangla.bdnews24.com/glitz/article1770078.bdnews. live.
- News: Mim leaves 'MR-9'. 24 May 2022. The Daily Star. 3 July 2022. 3 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703142808/https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/mim-leaves-mr-9-3030406. live.
- News: 22 May 2022 . bn:'এম আর নাইন' ছাড়লেন মিম . Mim left 'MR Nine' . https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9C%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE . 17 July 2023 . Prothom Alo . bn.
- News: Omni to play Nabanita in Masud Rana, MR-9. 24 February 2021. 13 June 2023. New Age. 8 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230408060059/https://www.newagebd.net/article/131059/omni-to-play-nabanita-in-masud-rana-mr-9. live.
- 'MR-9': Michael Jai White, ABM Sumon, Matt Passmore, More, Join Frank Grillo Action Pic; Filming Underway. Andreas. Wiseman. 14 June 2022. Deadline Hollywood. 3 July 2022. 12 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220712033110/https://deadline.com/2022/06/frank-grillo-michael-jai-white-abm-sumon-bangladesh-action-movie-1235044883/. live.
- News: https://www.kalerkantho.com/online/entertainment/2022/01/25/1114207. bn:'এমআর-৯' নিয়ে অনিশ্চয়তা. 25 January 2022. Kaler Kantho. 3 July 2022. 3 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703145149/https://www.kalerkantho.com/online/entertainment/2022/01/25/1114207. live.
- Web site: https://www.newsbangla24.com/culture/195003/Recommend-some-changes-in-the-MR-Nine-screenplay. bn:'এমআর-নাইন' চিত্রনাট্যে কিছু পরিবর্তনের সুপারিশ. bn. 10 June 2022. 13 June 2023. Newsbangla24.com. 10 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220610130400/https://www.newsbangla24.com/culture/195003/Recommend-some-changes-in-the-MR-Nine-screenplay. live.
- News: https://www.banglatribune.com/entertainment/751663/%E2%80%98%E0%A6%A5%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%B8%E2%80%99%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%A8. bn:'থ্রি-ইডিয়টস'র চতুরের সঙ্গে অভিনেতা মিলন. bn. 3 July 2022. Bangla Tribune. 3 July 2022. 4 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220704192535/https://www.banglatribune.com/entertainment/751663/%E2%80%98%E0%A6%A5%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%B8%E2%80%99%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%A8. live.
- Grammy Winner Ricky Kej To Compose Original Music For Frank Grillo, ABM Sumon Thriller 'MR-9'. Melanie. Goodfellow. 25 October 2022. 13 June 2023. Deadline Hollywood. 2 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230402231023/https://deadline.com/2022/10/grammy-ricky-kej-original-music-mr9-frank-grillo-abm-sumon-asif-akbar-1235154164/. live.
- 'MR-9: Do Or Die' Starring Frank Grillo, Michael Jai White & ABM Sumon Acquired By Premiere — Cannes Market. Zac. Ntim. 22 May 2023. 14 June 2023. Deadline Hollywood. 29 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230529122630/https://deadline.com/2023/05/mr-9-do-or-die-frank-grillo-michael-jai-white-premiere-cannes-market-1235375405/. live.
- News: Masud Rana franchise new film MR-9 set to premiere in the next Canne Film Festival. 31 March 2023. 13 June 2023. The Business Standard. 21 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230421013458/https://www.tbsnews.net/splash/masud-rana-franchise-new-film-mr-9-set-premiere-next-canne-film-festival-608682. live.
- News: 'MR-9: Do or Die' releasing next month. 18 July 2023. 21 July 2023. The Daily Star.