# Borbaad (2025 film)

Borbaad (Bengali: বরবাদ, romanized: Borbāad, Bengali pronunciation:; transl. Destroyed) is a upcoming Bangladeshi romantic action thriller film, directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, in his directorial debut and produced by Shahreen Akter Sumi and Azeem Haroon under their respective banner of Real Energy Production and Ridhi Sidhi Entertainment. The film featured lead role Shakib Khan, Jisshu Sengupta and Idhika Paul. Shakib khan and Idhika Paul in their second collaboration following the success of Priyotoma (2023), which became the second highest grossing Bangladeshi film ever-made.
The shooting of the film was reportedly scheduled to begin in late August or September 2024. However, filming was delayed due to the anti-discrimination student movement in Bangladesh during July and August. After a delay of almost a month, principal photography finally began on October 20, 2024, at Ellora Studios in Mumbai, India. Made with a ৳15–৳18 crore production budget, the film is one the most expensive Bangladeshi film ever-made.

## Cast

As per the film's teaser credits:
* Shakib Khan as Ariyan Mirza
* Jisshu Sengupta as Farhan$^{:1:26}$
* Idhika Paul as Neetu
* Riya Ganguly Chakraborty
* Misha Sawdagor as Ariyan Mirza's father
* Shahiduzzaman Selim as a senior Barrister.
* Sam Bhattacharya as Zillu
* Mamunur Rashid
* Fazlur Rahman Babu as Sabuj Mia
* Kazi Hayat
* Shiba Sanu
* Manav Sachdev
* Intekhab Dinar as Shihab
* Nusrat Jahan as Item number, cameo appearance in a song

## Production
### Development

The film, made with a production budget of ৳18 crore, has become one of the most expensive Bangladeshi films ever made. Channel i reports that 80% of the filming will take place outside the country. The film will be of the action-violence genre; while Bengali audiences have watched numerous action films, they have not experienced this type of action before. Indian renowned action director Ravi Varma has reportedly worked on the film as the stunt director for action sequences. Known for his work in numerous Bollywood and Telugu films, he will be joined by Aejaz Master from Mumbai, along with several other top-tier stunt directors. Bollywood choreographer Adil Sheikh is reportedly onboard for the dance sequences. Indian cinematographer Shailesh Awasthi is serving as the director of photography for the film. In early October, Channel i reported that makeup artist Amit Amberkar, who had previously worked on Ranbir Kapoor's Animal (2023), is handling the makeup for the film. On September 30, 2024, the look set and photoshoot for the film took place, where Amberkar finalized Khan's look in the film. Amberkar told Channel i about Khan's look, "The hero's look for the film has now been finalized. The director may soon offer the audience a glimpse of it." Channel i confirmed that the look would be revealed before October 10, 2024.

### Casting

Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, who wrote the story and screenplay, also directed the film, marking his debut as a director in a full-length feature film, though he has previously directed over a hundred dramas. Shakib Khan signed onto the film in October 2023 after being satisfied with the screenplay he heard from the director. Commenting on the screenplay, he said, "I really liked the script. I always look for smart and unique stories where I can portray myself differently. It helps me take on new challenges." During the first-look launching event on December 18, 2024, Khan shared that he had given the director just 15 minutes to present the screenplay. Following the success of Priyotoma (2023), which became the highest grossing Bangladeshi film ever-made, with Shakib Khan, Idhika Paul was later collaborated with Sariful Razz on a film titled Kobi, which was initially supposed to feature Shakib Khan. Rumors later surfaced that Idhika would appear appear as lead actress in another film alongside Shakib Khan. Later, in the first week of June 2024, NTV and Samakal confirmed Idhika's involvement in the project. There were rumors that the film's casting would include several surprises for the audience, with the biggest being the addition of renowned Indian actor Jisshu Sengupta. He was previously expected to appear in Shakib Khan's film Toofan (2024), but scheduling conflicts prevented that from happening. However, several individuals associated with the film have now confirmed that Sengupta and Khan will be working together in Borbaad. As of late October, the production house has not yet made an official announcement. He appears in the official teaser, confirming his involvement in the film.$^{:1:26}$ Bangladeshi prominent television actor Mamunur Rashid has joined the cast of the film, where he plays a negative character. About his role, he stated, "This has allowed me to experiment with a different style of acting. I believe the audience will see me in a new and different role."
Indian actress Nusrat Jahan will make a cameo appearance in an item song for the film. The song has already been filmed in Mumbai, as she personally confirmed during an interview with an Indian YouTube channel. This marks her second collaboration with Shakib Khan; earlier, in 2018, she teamed up with him in the joint production film Naqaab (2018). Indian television actress Riya Ganguly Chakraborty has joined the cast of the film, where she is reportedly playing the role of lead actress Idhika Paul's sister. By early January 2025, she had completed filming her portions in Kolkata and Mumbai and is now waiting for the schedule to shoot in Bangladesh.

### Filming

It was initially reported that the shooting of the film was set to begin in late August or September 2024. However, the production of the film was delayed due to Anti-discrimination student movement in Bangladesh during July and August along with his another upcoming film Sher. In mid-August, director Mehedi Hasan Hridoy informed Samakal that they planned to start shooting Barbaad by the end of September. "Given the current situation in the country, it's difficult to say anything for sure," he stated. "Additionally, Shakib Khan is currently in the United States, and we need to discuss with him before making any decisions about starting the shoot. Until then, nothing can be confirmed." Following a delay of almost a month, the principal photography of the film Barbaad commenced on October 20, 2024, at Ellora Studios in Mumbai, India. On the same day, director Mehedi Hasan Hridoy unveiled a scene from the shooting set as Barbaad First Frame. On October 22, Shakib Khan, who is reportedly playing the main protagonist in the film, traveled to Mumbai, India, to participate in the filming. Later, he began filming on October 24, with the first phase scheduled to continue until November 10. Actor Mamunur Rashid, who reportedly plays a negative role, returned to the country on October 25 after filming his scenes.
On November 7, 2024, Khan sustained a serious injury above his eye after a strong impact with a door on the film set. He was promptly taken to a hospital in Mumbai, where doctors provided initial treatment and performed a CT scan. After two hours of care and rest, he returned to filming. Originally, the first segment of the shoot was scheduled to continue until November 10, but on November 9, the director confirmed it would be extended to November 16. The first phase of filming took place from October 24 to November 16, followed by Shakib Khan's return to Bangladesh on November 18. It has been reported that after a brief break, the second and final phase of shooting will commence in December. It is reported that 70% of the filming for Borbaad was completed in Mumbai over the course of a month starting in October 2024. However, the production faced a month-long break, leading to online rumors that lead actress Idhika Paul had missed her shooting schedule, causing delays. Although director Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, speaking to Channel i, dismissed these rumors and explained that the break was taken to finalize another important look for Khan in the film.

## Music

Pritom Hasan has collaborated with Shakib Khan once again, as they previously achieved success with the song Laage Ura Dhura from the 2024 film Toofan.

## Marketing

The director had initially informed Channel i that the first look of the film would be released before October 10, 2024. However, it was not unveiled at that time. The poster launch event for Barbaad was eventually held on December 18 at a hotel in Dhaka, where a 20-second motion poster was revealed. During the same event, U.S.-based Remark-Harlan's subsidiary, Lily - Always BeYoutiful, was announced as the film's title sponsor. The official teaser of the film was released on February 27, 2025. The 1-minute 44-second teaser gained widespread recognition, featuring leading man Shakib Khan in a never-before-seen avatar.

## Release

The is scheduled to be theatrically released dated on Eid-al fit in 01 April 2025.

## Footnotes

* ↑ Borbaad's reported budget vary between ৳15–৳18 crore
* ↑ The word Borbaad is Bengali and Hindi word that means "ruined," "destroyed," or "devastated". It is often used to describe situations involving complete loss, destruction, or failure, such as a ruined life, plan, or hope.