‘Taandob’ Piracy: Loss for film industry people, responsibility also theirs
This Eid, superstar Shakib Khan’s film Taandob hit the theaters. Directed by Raihan Rafi, the movie boasts a stellar cast and was off to a roaring start at the box office. However, just two weeks after its release, a pirated copy of the film began circulating online, dealing a severe blow to its commercial success. In an op-ed, filmmaker Dipankar Dipon —an expert in post-production and a university lecturer on the subject—analyzes the piracy crisis surrounding Taandob. He explores why this case stands out, who bears responsibility, and how Bangladesh’s film industry can combat piracy to protect its future.
