Neel Shukh
Neel Shukh is a 2025 Bangladeshi psychological romance film script and directed by Vicky Zahed and produced by Umme Khairun Islam with the production company of Binge. It stars Farrukh Ahmed Rehan and Mehazabien Chowdhury in the lead roles.[1]
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| Directed by | Vicky Zahed |
| Written by | Vicky Zahed |
| Produced by | Umme Khairun Islam |
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| Cinematography | Sumon Hossain |
| Edited by | Aurnob Hasnat |
| Music by | Shahriar Marcell |
Production company | Binge |
| Distributed by | Binge |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
Cast
[edit]- Farrukh Ahmed Rehan as Maruf
- Mehazabien Chowdhury as Arpa
- Golam Farida Chhonda
- Reshma Ahmed
- Mukul Siraj
- Ashok Bepari
- Momena Chowdhury
- Dipta Dey
- Ferdousi Tanvir Ichchha
Release
[edit]The film released on 18 February 2025 on OTT platform Binge.[2][3]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Pritha Parmita Nag of Prothom Alo praised as an evocative romantic drama that departs from the director's typical dark thrillers and commended Mehazabien Chowdhury's compelling lead performance for anchoring the film's complex narrative of love, grief, and revenge, alongside its nostalgic 1990s aesthetic, cinematic homages, and a surprising climax.[4]
Rajib Chowdhury of Bondhushava Prothom Alo praised for its emotional depth and unique visual style, highlighting Mehazabien Chowdhury's compelling lead performance in portraying grief, romance, and psychological complexity and commended its nostalgic tone, evocative soundtrack, and well-executed narrative twists.[5]
Maruf Emon of Bangla Movie Database rating 6 out of 10 and highlighted for its emotional narrative, with praise directed at Mehazabien Chowdhury's lead performance and the film's visual presentation. While commending its psychological depth and nostalgic homage to 1990s cinema, the review noted that certain elements of the plot and pacing felt conventional.[6]
Audience response
[edit]Audience reviews on Letterboxd for the film Neel Sukh generally praised Mehazabien Chowdhury's strong lead performance and the film's nostalgic 1990s visual aesthetic. Viewers highlighted its emotional depth and effective soundtrack, though some noted that the film's shift from a romantic narrative into revenge drama produced mixed feelings regarding its overall pacing and tone.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "'Neel Shukh' to premiere this Valentine's Day". The Business Standard. 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "Vicky Zahed's 'Neel Shukh' to premiere on Binge". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "ভালোবাসা, বেদনা ও সুখের গল্পে আসছে 'নীল সুখ'". NTV BD. 2025-02-11. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ নাগ, পৃথা পারমিতা (2025-03-01). "মেহজাবীনের 'নীল সুখ', বিষাদময় এক ভালোবাসার গল্প". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "প্রেম ও প্রতিহিংসার 'নীল সুখ'". Bondhushava Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "রিভিউ: ঘুমপরী ও নীল সুখ". Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "Reviews of Neel Shukh (2025)". Letterboxd. 2026-03-13. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
External links
[edit]- Neel Shukh at IMDb