This Eid, the OTT platform iScreen is offering a special treat for theater lovers. The popular play "Bhager Manush" is now available to watch from the comfort of your home. Directed by the renowned Aly Zaker, this play has been a favorite since its first performance in 1997, both in Bangladesh and abroad.
"Bhager Manush" is adapted from the famous short story "Toba Tek Singh" by Saadat Hasan Manto. The adaptation was written by Mannan Hira. The talented cast includes Akhtaruzzaman, Mansura Akter Lovely, Rezaur Rahman, Fakhruzzaman Mitu, Tofayel Sarkar, Pavel Islam, Sunita Barua, Alomgir Hossain, Mahmudul Alam, Yamin Juel, Saiful Babu, Sani, M Anwar Hossen, Chandan Bose, Sabiha Sultana Shimu, Saif, Rakib Al Hasan, and Fatika Binat Eftekhari Maitri.
The play is visually stunning, with a poster designed by the legendary artist Rafiqun Nabi. The lighting, conceptualized by Thandu Rayhan, enhances the drama. Costumes designed by Mansura Akter Lovely and the voice of Sunita Barua add to the play's charm. Mohammad Ali Babul's stage decoration completes the experience.
Set a few years after the partition of India in 1947, "Bhager Manush" depicts the lingering pain and turmoil of that time. The Second World War has just ended, but communal tensions remain high. The play explores the impact of partition on love, friendship, and human connections, highlighting how people and lands were divided between India and Pakistan.
For those who have not yet seen this moving play, it is now available on iScreen. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a theatrical experience right at home.
