Bhalobasha Express (Also known by the previous working title as Red: The Color of Love)[1] is a 2014 Bangladeshi romantic drama film directed by Shafi Uddin Shafi and produced by Mohammad Abul Kalam under his Titash Kothachitro. It features superstar Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas and Mim Chowdhury (in her debut) in the lead roles. Also Ahmed Sharif, Misha Sawdagor, Afzal Sharif, Abdullah Saki, DJ Shohel have played important roles in the film.[2]
"There is quite a hype created by Bollywood actors with their polished look and six-pack abs. Therefore, our audience are also demanding the same from the actors of this country. I respect their wishes and therefore, I am concentrating on making my body more slim and maintained."
—Protagonist Shakib Khan about his character in the film in an interview with Dhaka Tribune.[3]
The film principal photography was begun in December 2013. Its soundtrack was composed by Ahmed Humayun.[4] The film was released on May 9, 2014.[5]
"I have tried to portray an interesting love story and I really hope that it will be well received and appreciated."
—Shafi Uddin Shafi on making Bhalobasha Express with Dhaka Tribune.[3]
The principal photography of the film was begun in December 2013. Previously, the film was supposed to be released with the title as Red: The Color of Love on Valentine's Day, in 2014, but due to unavoidable circumstances in the post production phase, the release was delayed.[3] later, the film's director changed its name to Bhalobasa Express.[7][8]
The film's soundtrack is composed by Ahmed Humayun and lyrics penned by Kabir Bakul.[3]
Bhalobasha Express was released in more than seventy cinemas on May 9, 2014, around the country.[3][9][10] The film had its world television premiere on ATN Bangla on Eid al-Adha 2016.[11]