Punorjonmo Universe Explained

Italic Title:yes
Punorjonmo
Creator:Vicky Zahed
Origin:Punorjonmo (July 2021)
Owner:Vicky Zahed
Years:2021–Present
Films:Shuklopokkho
Tv Specials:Punorjonmo TV specials

Punorjonmo (Bengali: পুনর্জন্ম|lit=The rebirth) is a Bangladeshi fictional universe and series of TV special created by Vicky Zahed. The universe includes television specials and web films. The universe was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters.

Development

In July 2021, a television special called Punorjonmo by Vicky Zahid became popular after it was aired on Channel i. Later its sequel Punorjonmo 2 was produced. A web film named Shuklopokkho was made soon after which connected the story of Punorjonmo series. In September 2022, Vicky Zahid told the Bangla Tribune about his plan to create the "Punorjonmo Universe". He said that characters from Shuklopokkho and Punorjonmo series will be seen in Punorjonmo 3.[1] Punorjonmo 3 was released on 1 October 2022. Director Vicky Zahed told Prothom Alo on 27 October 2022 that Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo, the last sequel, will probably come in Eid-ul-adha. Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo was later released on 30 June 2023.

Television specials

!TV special!Release date!Director(s)!Ref.
Punorjonmo25 July 2021Vicky Zahed[2]
Punorjonmo 21 October 2021Vicky Zahed
Punorjonmo 32 October 2022Vicky Zahed
Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo30 June 2023Vicky Zahed
Hajot24 June 2024Vicky Zahed

Punorjonmo 1

After the airing of the first part, the audience demanded its sequel.[3]

Punorjonmo 2

After the popularity of Punorjonmo 1, Channel i aired its sequel on 1 October 2021. Apart from the characters of the previous special, Shahed Ali acted in this sequel.[4] The sequel received over 2 million views on YouTube between October 1–4.[3] It is known that Vicky Zahid spent one and a half months writing the story of the sequel.[5]

Punorjonmo 3

While filming Punorjonmo 2, Vicky Zahid wanted to make Punorjonmo 3. So when the second sequel became popular after airing, he discussed with the crew and actors and announced the next sequel.[6] It was filmed from 16 to 18 September 2022.[1] It got 2 million views in the day of its release and became the top video in the Bangladesh's trending category on YouTube.[7]

Punorjonmo Antim Porbo

Director Vicky Zahed told Prothom Alo on 30 October 2022 that Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo, the last sequel, will probably come on Eid-ul-Fitr 2023.[8] Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo was released on 30 June 2023 on Channel i[9]

Hajot

It's a Prequel natok of Punorjonmo Series, story of Rafshan Hoque's father.

Film

!Film!Release date!Director(s)!Ref.
Shuklopokkho11 August 2022Vicky Zahed[10]

Shuklopokkho

On 11 August 2022, Punorjonmo Universe's web thriller film Shuklopokkho was released in Chorki. In this 96-minute web film, three university students go missing. So Manju, the character of the film, starts worrying about his lover Laboni.[11]

Series

!Series!Release date!Director(s)!Ref.
Punorjonmo: Director's Cut17 August 2023Vicky Zahed[12]
Untitled Spin-off TBAVicky Zahed[13]

Punorjonmo: Director's Cut

On 10 August, Channel I announced that they will release the Director's cut version of Punorjonmo series. The all parts of the universe will air together in a series form on their OTT platform iScreen. The series was aired on iScreen on 17 August 2023.

Unitiled Spin-off Series

After the release of Punorjonmo: Antim Porbo, audience was confused and had many questions after the end of the last sequal. Then director Vicky Zahed said that the universe will get a "Rafsan Haque" web series that will be available on iScreen.

Cast and characters

Soundtracks

Title track: Drohe Jole Pure[14]

Controversy

In 2023, Mahreen Ferdous alleged that Punorjonmo 3 was plagiarized from a story in her book Golpogulo Bari Geche. Vicky Zaheed on the other hand claimed that the story of Punorjonmo 3 coincidentally coincided with the story of Ferdous.[15]

Reception

Punorjonmo 1 and 2 became popular with viewers after their telecast on Channel i. Punorjonmo series uploaded to YouTube are given English subtitles due to response from foreign viewers. According to Channel i officials, both the specials have received a lot of positive reactions.[16] According to Shah Alam Saju of The Daily Star, its TV specials were among the hottest TV works of 2021.[17]

Awards

YearAward Title Category Awardee Result Ref
20212nd ICT–Channel i Digital Media AwardsBest Drama DirectorVicky Zahed[18]
Best ActressMehazabien Chowdhury
Meril-Prothom Alo AwardsBest Television ActorAfran Nisho[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ভিকির ভাবনায় 'পুনর্জন্ম ইউনিভার্স'. Vicky's idea of 'Punorjonmo Universe'. bn. 16 September 2022. 26 September 2022. Bangla Tribune. 23 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220923093540/https://www.banglatribune.com/entertainment/763530/%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E2%80%98%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B8%E2%80%99. live.
  2. Web site: 2022-10-18 . Vicky Zahed: 'Vickyverse' has a good ring to it . 2023-05-07 . The Business Standard . en.
  3. Web site: নজর কেড়েছেন নিশো-মেহজাবীন-ভিকি. Nisho-Mehzabeen-Vicky caught the eye. bn. 5 October 2021. 26 September 2022. Rising BD. 17 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211017153637/https://www.risingbd.com/entertainment/news/427960. live.
  4. News: 'পুনর্জন্ম-২'র মুক্তি আজ. The release of 'Punorjonmo-2' is today. bn. 1 October 2021. 26 September 2022. Manab Zamin. 25 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211025202346/https://mzamin.com/article.php?mzamin=295289. live.
  5. News: প্রচারের পরেই সাড়া ফেলছে নিশো ও মেহজাবীনের 'পুনর্জন্ম ২'. Nisho and Mehjabeen's 'Punorjonmo 2' is getting a response after the broadcast. bn. 3 October 2021. 26 September 2022. Amader Shomoy. 16 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211016090107/https://www.amadershomoy.com/bn/2021/10/03/1479912.asp. live.
  6. News: 'পুনর্জন্ম'র সিক্যুয়েল নির্মাণের ঘোষণা. The announcement of the sequel of 'Punorjonmo'. bn. 29 July 2021. 26 September 2022. Inqilab. 27 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210927050839/https://www.dailyinqilab.com/article/403180/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%81%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A3%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%98%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B7%E0%A6%A3%E0%A6%BE. live.
  7. News: 'Punorjonmo 3' trends number 1 on YouTube. 3 October 2022. 8 October 2022. The Daily Star.
  8. News: 'পুনর্জন্ম'-এর শেষ কিস্তি কবে আসবে জানালেন পরিচালক. The director said when the last installment of 'Punorjonmo' will come. bn. 28 October 2022. 8 November 2022. Prothom Alo.
  9. Web site: Hamama . Fatin . 2023-07-02 . 'Punorjonmo': do untied ends make a bad thriller? . 2023-07-06 . The Daily Star . en.
  10. Web site: Samaddar . Ashley Shoptorshi . 2022-08-16 . Shuklopokkho: An extraordinary conclusion reveals a cinematic universe . 2023-05-07 . The Daily Star . en.
  11. News: 'শুক্লপক্ষ'–এ রহস্যের হাতছানি. The hand of mystery in 'Shuklopokkho'. bn. 12 August 2022. 26 September 2022. Prothom Alo. 13 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220813081026/https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/ott/k8z4us9at2. live.
  12. Web site: Entertainment Desk . 2023-08-17 . Director's cut on Punorjonmo . Channel I Online . bn.
  13. Web site: Arts & Entertainment Desk . 2023-07-04 . Vicky Zahed hints of 'Punorjonmo' spin-off series . 2023-07-06 . The Daily Star . en.
  14. Web site: Punorjonmo Soundtrack. Internet Movie Database.
  15. Web site: পুনর্জন্ম ৩: গল্প 'নকলের' অভিযোগে নির্মাতার ব্যাখ্যা. bn. 1 June 2023. 24 June 2023. Bangla Tribune.
  16. Web site: শুধু সমালোচক নয়, 'পুনর্জন্ম' সব শ্রেণির দর্শক পছন্দ করেছে. Not only the critics, 'Punarjanm' has been loved by all sections of the audience. bn. 20 August 2022. 26 September 2022. Channelionline.com. Channel i. 27 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220927215929/https://www.channelionline.com/punorjonmo-cooming-soon/. live.
  17. News: ২০২১ এ প্রাণ ফিরে পেয়েছে টিভি নাট্যাঙ্গন. In 2021, the TV landscape has come back to life. bn. 1 January 2022. 26 September 2022. Shah Alam. Saju. The Daily Star. 27 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220927215929/https://bangla.thedailystar.net/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%A8/%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%93-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE/%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%95/%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%A6%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%A7-%E0%A6%8F-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A3-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%87%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%A8-299971. live.
  18. News: 'পুনর্জন্ম'র জন্য ক্যারিয়ারের প্রথম পুরস্কার পেলেন ভিকি. Vicky won the first award of her career for 'Punorjonmo'. 12 March 2022. 26 September 2022. Banglanews24.com. 2 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220402021504/https://www.banglanews24.com/entertainment/news/bd/917763.details. live.
  19. News: 'মেরিল-প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার ২০২১' পেলেন যারা. Those who received 'Merrill-Prothom-alo Award 2021'. 28 May 2022. 26 September 2022. Dhakatimes24.com. 29 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220629222627/https://www.dhakatimes24.com/2022/05/28/263622/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8B-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%A6%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%A7-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE. live.

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