Mujib: The Making of a Nation

Mujib: The Making of a Nation

Year: 2023

Runtime: 176 mins

Language: Bengali, Bangla

Director: Shyam Benegal

Echo Score: 66

Budget: $830M

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This film chronicles the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. It portrays his childhood, his early resistance against injustice, and his pivotal role in the fight for his nation’s independence. The movie explores how his leadership and unwavering commitment to justice inspired a country to achieve its freedom.

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Timeline & Setting – Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023)

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Time period

Mid-20th Century to 1975

Set across decades—from the late colonial era through the 1950s Language Movement, 1960s political upheavals, and the 1971 Liberation War to the 1975 assassination—this film chronicles the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the birth of Bangladesh.

Location

Dhaka, Race Course Maidan, Calcutta

The film traverses key locales across what was then East and West Pakistan, centering on Dhaka as the political heart of the Bengali independence movement. It depicts mass rallies at Race Course Maidan and university protests in Dhaka University, with scenes set against political centers in Calcutta and the broader subcontinent.

🏙️ Urban 🗺️ Historical 🇵🇰 South Asia

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Main Characters – Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023)

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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Arifin Shuvo)

A relentless student-turned-political figure who channels popular discontent into a lasting movement. His loyalty to the cause earns him allies and fierce resistance from authorities. He becomes the central figure in East Pakistan's struggle for autonomy and later independence.

🎖️ Leader 🗳️ Politician 📚 Intellectual

Hossain Shaheed Suhrawardy (Tauquir Ahmed)

A veteran politician who mentors Mujib and recognizes his potential. He guides early political strategy and inspires loyalty among youth. His support marks a turning point in Mujib's political ascent.

🎖️ Mentor 🗳️ Statesman 🧭 Strategist

Tajuddin Ahmad (Riaz)

A practical organizer and Mujib's close associate. He helps coordinate the independence movement and later administrative efforts. His resolve under pressure anchors the movement during crisis.

🤝 Ally 🗳️ Administrator 🧭 Strategist

Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani (Raisul Islam Asad)

A reformist religious leader who supports the movement while emphasizing secular, inclusive values. He mobilizes mass support and legitimizes the struggle with broad-based participation.

🕊️ Leader 🧭 Ideology 🧱 Opposition

Renu (Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib) (Nusrat Imrose Tisha)

Mujib's partner and a steady presence behind the scenes. She provides personal strength during turbulent years and anchors the family through upheaval.

👫 Partner 💪 Support 🏠 Family

Shamsul Huq (Siam Ahmed)

An intellectual and ally who participates in political discourse and supports Mujib's rise. He articulates the demands and helps keep the movement's ideological frame.

🧠 Intellectual 🗳️ Politician 🗣️ Orator

Manik Mia (Tushar Khan)

A pivotal editor and organizer who bridges political networks and public support. He uses media and public opinion to bolster the independence movement.

📰 Media 🗳️ Public Opinion 🧭 Strategist

Old Woman (Rokeya Prachy)

An elder voice representing the civilian population's suffering and resilience during turbulent times. Her perspective underscores the human cost of political upheaval.

👵 Civilians 🕊️ Resilience 🧭 Perspective

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Major Themes – Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023)

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🏛️ Nation-Building

The film centers on the struggle to build a new nation from the remnants of colonial rule. It highlights Mujib's leadership, mass mobilization, and the drafting of institutions after independence. It explores the tension between unity, autonomy, and political compromise.

🗣️ Leadership

Leadership is tested as protests, strikes, and partisan politics shape the path to independence. Mujib's charisma and political acumen drive large-scale movements and reform. The narrative examines the burdens and sacrifices of guiding a nation through upheaval.

⚖️ Identity & Secularism

The film foregrounds debates over language, identity, and secular governance as central to the independence movement. It portrays the push for inclusive rights, press freedom, and democratic ideals within a new state framework.

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