Hero: The Superstar

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Hero: The Superstar
Hero The Superstar.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Badiul Alam Khokon
Written by Kashem Ali Dulal
Based on Rebel by Raghava Lawrence
Naayak by V. V. Vinayak
Produced by Shakib Khan
Starring
Music by
  • Ali Akram Shuvo
  • Arfin Rumi
  • Showkat Ali Emon
Production
company
SK Films
Distributed by Tiger Media Limited
Release date
  • 29 July 2014 (2014-07-29)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryBangladesh
LanguageBengali
Box office35 million (equivalent to 54 millionorUS$460,000 in 2023) [1]

Hero: The Superstar is a Bangladeshi action comedy film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon. The film stars Shakib Khan in a dual role along with Apu Biswas and Bobby as the female lead, [2] while Amit Hasan, Shiba Shanu, Misha Sawdagor, Nuton, Rebeka Rouf And Uzzal play supporting roles. The film is loosely inspired by two Telugu films: Rebel and Naayak . The film marks the debut of Shakib Khan as a producer. [3] [4]

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Hero: The Superstar released on Eid-ul-Fitr of 29 July 2014 in 120 screens which was the widest release for any Bangladeshi film. [5]

Synopsis

Hira is a software engineer by profession and very candid at heart. He is smitten by Priya and he falls in love with her. Salma Khan, Priya's sister and a local rowdy, comes to learn about Hira, and wishes to kill him.

Salma Khan puts her men on Hira's trail and arrives at a place where they plan to kill him, but things don't go as planned. Salma Khan witnesses the killing of a senior police official by Hira, only to return home in complete shock and fear. Puzzled at the sight of the murder, Salma Khan sends her entourage to investigate about Hira.

Meanwhile, a CID officer comes barging into Salma Khan's residence and takes her into custody, where she is told that Hira is wanted for the murder of several rowdies much to the astonishment of everybody. Who is Hira and what prompted him to kill? This forms the rest of the story.

Cast

Reception

Abdullah Al Amin (Rubel) of The Daily Star gave the film two stars out of five. He described the plot lines as "tried and true" and, despite being trite, praised the strong script and story. He wrote that "Shakib Khan has done yet another great job" and complimented Sawdagor's performance as the villain. He criticized the costumes and makeup. [6]

Soundtrack

Hero: The Superstar
Soundtrack album by
Ali Akram Shuvo
Arfin Rumi
Showkat Ali Emon
Released25 July 2014 (2014-07-25)
Recorded2014
Genre Film soundtrack
Language Bengali
Label Tiger Media
Producer Shakib Khan

The soundtrack of Hero: The Superstar composed by Ali Akram Shuvo, Arfin Rumi and Showkat Ali Emon with the lyrics penned by Sudip Kumar Dip & Kobir Bokul. The soundtrack features 5 tracks overall. [7]

Hero: The Superstar Album: Track listing
No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Hero The Super Star (Title Track) (This song copied from Telugu song Baadshah (Title Track) from movie Baadshah)" Ali Akram Shuvo S I Tutul & Pulok 4:18
2."Jekhane Jabe Amake Pabe" Arfin Rumey Arfin Rumey & Zarin Tasnim Naumi 5:02
3."Dekhe Tor Mayabi Hashi (This song copied from Telugu song Pilla Manchi Bandhobasthu from movie Shadow)" Ali Akram Shuvo Asif & Mimi 3:54
4."I Love You Hero (This song copied from Telugu song Top Lechipoddi from movie Iddarammayilatho)" Ali Akram Shuvo Polash, Tanjina Ruma and Moon 3:57
5."Tor Shate Badechi Mon (This song copied from Telugu song Hey Naayak from the original movie Naayak)" Showkat Ali Emon Rupom & Ruma 4:32
Total length:21:43

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