After nearly two years of being stalled by censorship hurdles, filmmaker Raihan Rafi’s web film “Omimangshito” has finally been released. The thriller began streaming on the iScreen platform from 7 pm on Monday and is available to viewers both in Bangladesh and abroad through subscription.
A press conference marking the release was held at Channel I’s Roof Baranda on Monday evening. Director Raihan Rafi, iScreen project director Rafael Mahbub, actors Imtiaz Rain, Tanzika Amin, AK Azad Setu, Sheuti, Abdullah Al Sentu, Shahjahan Sourav, among others, were present at the event.
From its early stages of production, “Omimangshito” drew considerable attention, with widespread speculation linking the narrative to the 2012 murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi. Addressing the issue, Rafi clarified that the film is not a retelling of that specific case.
“We made the film with deep commitment as a team, and I waited a long time for its release,” Rafi said. “Omimangshito was halted for several reasons. Two years later, it has finally reached audiences. The story is not based on the Sagar-Runi murders; rather, it reflects the many unresolved cases in this country. If the film can inspire even one viewer to question, protest, or demand justice, that will be our greatest success.”