Ostitto (transl. Eternal) is a 2016 Bangladeshi romanticdrama film directed by Anonno Mamun. The film stars Nusrat Imrose Tisha as an intellectually disabled girl and Arifin Shuvoo as her mentor.[1] The plot centers on the love story of two youths, and the struggle of a mentor who helps intellectually disabled children to win an Olympic medal.[2]Ostitto was released on 6 May 2016 in Bangladesh. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its performance and execution. The director announced in 2017 that Ostitto 2 will be released with new faces.[3]
"I had to study the autistic students for my role," said Tisha. "This is completely a new experience for me," she added.[5]
Music
All lyrics are written by Kabir Bakul, Adhyan Dhara, Zahid Akbar, Mehadi Hasan Limon, Arzeen Kamal and Priyo Chattopadhyay, The hit song, Ayna Bolna is composed by Naved Parvez[6]
Release
The film was released on 6 May 2016 in more than 65 screens across Bangladesh. The film opened to a positive response at the theaters. It was popular across generations, especially among young or university-age viewers. However, it was criticized by some for the quality of its editing. It performed below average at the box office.[7]