Simon’s ‘Neel Mukut’ to release on August 8

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Kamar Ahmad Simon’s latest docu-drama ‘Neel Mukut’ will release on August 8. The film will be available for streaming on Prothom Alo’s new OTT platform Chorki, marking the filmmaker’s birthday, according to recent press reports.

The film was slated for release on March 27, 2020 but was postponed indefinitely amidst the coronavirus scare. 

Film-maker Kamar, the official invitee at Cannes-Berlin-Locarno, surprised everyone last year by promising to release the film locally before participating in any international festival.

Last year he told the press: “I believe, festivals are definitely important for a director but films shouldn’t be made only for festivals. It’s high time we raise this discussion, hence I decided to release ‘Neel Mukut’ without submitting it to any festival.” 

The Coronavirus outbreak foiled his plans after the theatres had shut down to prevent the spread of the virus. 

Simon said in an earlier press release, “Even though OTT platform was of course always an option, I was determined to release the film in theatres. But now, in the face of another strict lockdown and the rising cases of Covid-19 around the country, we have had to rethink our plans.

‘Neel Mukut’ is produced by Sara Afreen.

Simon and Sara's debut film 'Shunte Ki Pao? (Are You Listening!)' received the National Film Award and numerous international awards.