''Shera Nayok'' (; ) is a Bangladeshi

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film directed by

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who also wrote its story, dialogues and screenplay. The film is based on love and conflict. It features

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and

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in the lead roles. It also features Ali Raj,

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, Shiba Shanu, Sucharita, Kabila,

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, Subrata and debutant Ani in supporting roles. The soundtrack was composed by

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, cinematography handled by Kamrul Islam Ponir, DOP by Mohiuddin Monir, choreographed by Masum Babul and editing was by Amzad Hossain. The film initially faced clearance issues, but on September 30, 2014, it received censor clearance without any cuts. The film begun as a pre-titled ''Shodh'' (). Later the name was changed to ''Shera Nayok''.

Cast

as Bijoy *

as Baby *

as Bahar, Baby's brother * Ali Raj as Baby and Bahar's father * Kabila *

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as Bijoy's father * Shiba Shanu as Shanu *

as Bijoy's mother * Suchorita as Baby and Bahar's mother *

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* Saral Hasmat * Ani

Production

The film's inauguration was held in a grand ceremony at Vishtech Studio, Dhaka on June 30, 2013. The production of the film was begun with the name ''Shodh'', but was changed to ''Sera Nayok'' before release.

performed opposite

in the film, where her character is named Baby. Also

plays an important role in this film, which was based on family conflict.

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack was composed by

with lyrics penned by Wakil Ahmed, Munshi Wadud and Sudeep Kumar Dip. The songs were sung by

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, S.I. Tutul.

Release and reception

''Sera Nayok'' got censor clearance without any cut from

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on September 30, 2014. The film was released in 40 cinemas around the country on October 6, 2014, on the occasion of

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. The film became the third commercial success of 2014 with 50 percent collection at the box office.

References

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