Nur Islam Tipu of Independent TV rated Dard 3.75/5, calling it a gripping psychological thriller.Read at source
Dard 2024
Synopsis
Dard
Dard is a 2024 Indo-Bangladesh joint venture psychological romantic thriller film co-written, co-produced and directed by Anonno Mamun & produced by Kamal Mohammad Kibria Lipu, Ashok Dhanuka, Himanshu Dhanuka and Karan Shah under the banners of Action Cut Entertainment, Kibria Films, Eskay Movies and One World Movies respectively. Filmed simultaneously in Hindi and Bengali, with the latter being titled as Dorod (transl. Compassion).
- Director
- Anonno Mamun
- Studio
- —
- Run time
- 156 min
- Language
- Hindi, Bengali
Reviews
4 Indian-media reviews, grouped by reception.
Critics' consensus
Generally Positive
Critics' aggregate for Dard is 75/100 from Nur Islam Tipu (Independent TV) and Rahman Moti (Bangla Movie Database).
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- performances
- emotional impact
Positive 3
Rahman Moti of Bangla Movie Database rated the film 7.5/10, calling it "a bold experiment" in Shakib Khan's career.Read at source
Shadique Mahbub Islam of The Business Standard called the film "a wasted opportunity," criticizing its "incoherent plot" and "poor directorial work." While praising Shakib Khan's performance as "committed and heartfelt," he found the supporting cast lackluster and the screenplay "nonsensical." Islam concluded that despite its potential, the film felt "rushed and incomplete."Read at source
Critical 1
Ahsan Kabir of Bangla Tribune criticized the film as "formulaic and riddled with inconsistencies," describing it as "a film that glamorizes violence without offering depth." While acknowledging Khan's performance as "natural and fitting," Kabir pointed out that the supporting cast's delivery lacked emotional coherence, particularly Sonal Chauhan's dialogue synchronization.Read at source
Media & trailers
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Details
Soundtrack
- Ei Bhasao Balam, Konal
- Lut Koreso Mainul Ahsan Noble
- Ek Prem Imran Mahmudul
- Ore Pagol Mon Mainul Ahsan Noble, Konal
Technical specs
- Run time
- 156 min
- Language
- Hindi, Bengali
- Country
- IN
- Director
- Anonno Mamun
Trivia
- The film was filmed simultaneously in Hindi and Bengali, with the Bengali version titled Dorod.
- Dard marks Bangladeshi actor Shakib Khan's 251st film.
- The production budget of ৳10 crore makes it one of the most expensive Bangladeshi films ever made.
- The film was released on 15 November 2024 across 22 countries in 257 theaters.
- Principal photography began on 27 October 2023 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- During filming on 7 November, 70 percent of the crew, including the lead actors and director, were infected with fever.