The film takes place during the late 19th century in Bengal. During that period of time, Zaminders had absolute power and controlled every aspect of common people's lives. Rizwan is the only son of a very powerful Zaminder who resides in the rural part of Bengal. As Rizwan grows up, His father sends him away to the city for higher education, however Rizwan has no interest in his heart to seek higher education as he aspires to become a great poet. As he progresses with his life in the city, one day his friends persuade him to go to a Baizi Bari's Jhumri Mahal, where all the Raqasa (Dancers) reside.
As he stays there for few days, he comes across a very graceful Baiji named Rupak. As he gets to know her, he falls in love with her although it is forbidden for Baiji's to get involved in any kind of relationship, for he was a Zaminder and she was a dancer, but She also falls in love with him after all. Going opposite the social norm, many obstacles come between them and overpower their love. As they fail to unite while alive, Rupak and Rizwan die and reunite after death.[4]
Cast
Bidya Sinha Saha Mim as Phooleswari/Rupak, a Baizi Dancer and love interest of Rizwan.
Emon as Rizwan, Son of a powerful zaminder who aspires to be a poet. He is in love with a Baizi dancer.
Tariq Anam Khan, a powerful zaminder and father of Rizwan. He is very torturous and against Riwzan's romantic relation with Rupak.
Chitralekha Guha, Mother of Rizwan who dislikes her husband's judgement but is too afraid to tell him.
The writer of the film Latiful Islam was inspired by the story of Baizi Bari; Tradition Dance House during British Colonial Era, set during late 1800 and early 1900 in Bengal. The film develops around a love tale during the colonial period.[5]Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, Shironamhin, and Chirkut have composed the film soundtrack purely based on the theme of the period film is set on.[6]
The film was shot in various place across Bangladesh. The film's principal photography began in mid 2013. The first schedule was shot at Tangail.[7] The film was also done in Old Dhaka and few scenes were taken inside BFDC Studios in Dhaka. The film was shot for over four months.[8]
