Arts

Ahad (right) with co-star Amina
Ahad (right) with co-star Amina

One man and his guitar


29/ 4/2005

OLDHAM is fast becoming a hot bed of talent as new writers, actors and directors are emerging and making their mark in the creative industry.
One of those is actor/musician Ahad Ullah who is about to make his directorial debut this month with romantic comedy 'Keela Bultaam' - How Do I Forget.
The film produced by his own in-house production company, Westwood Productions, is sure to be a summer hit and a must see Sylheti film.
Based in Bangladesh and the UK, the film, which was written by and stars Ahad as the lead role, follows the journey of Raju.
Raju is a carefree son of a rich man who spends his days with his friends or playing on his guitar.
His country, Bangladesh, which is his first love followed by music and his girlfriend Trisha (Amina Chowdury).
Raju decides to travel to the UK. But once he arrives in England, he realises everything he needs is in Bangladesh. So he returns to Bangladesh, but there are a few surprises in store for him.
Said Ahad: "Many young men in Bangladesh think England is full of luxuries and money is handed to you on a plate.
"I wanted to show these people that Bangladesh, the country they grew up in, is actually a beautiful country with just as many opportunities.
"So here's this guy Raju, who decides to leave everything, money, family, friends and his girlfriend to come to the UK, but his heart is in Bangladesh and realises he is better off in his homeland.
"I have had the idea to do this film for many months and this year I decided to put my ideas into action and I flew to Bangladesh to do the filming. I used actors from both countries, for many it was also their first time, but it has been a learning experience for us all. It was also the first time I had written a script for a film and I thoroughly enjoyed it, but most importantly I was able to show Bangladesh as a colourful vibrant country."
Keela Bultaam is a light-hearted colourful drama with some great music composed and sang by Ahad and Oldham singer Angur.
The film is full of life and set in a modern context and I believe this could be Bangladesh's answer to a Bollywood movie. S.B

Keela Bultaam is out on 15 May.


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