BUFC celebrates 20 years of legacy

Brac University Film Club (BUFC) commemorated their twentieth anniversary on August 17th with an event titled Glory of BUFC: Kothopokothon. In memory of the beautiful years, it opened with the screening of Utshob. With precisely timed humour and warmth, the movie kept the audiences hooked throughout its entire duration.

As the celebrations continued, one of Bangladesh’s most revered actor-teachers, Aupee Karim, was invited to the stage, where she reminisced about her very exceptional journey. She grew up partly studying and partly performing. With her mother closely guiding much of her scripts and  modeling choices in early days,she became known for being highly versatile in her work.  Today, she embraces her identity as a teacher, a role she cherishes as deeply as acting. She recounted how her passion sustained her through the early days when there were very few facilities and general issues in the industry. She now takes on projects selectively for fulfillment rather than award pursuit; her return to the screen was inspired by directors like Ashfaque Nipun. Aupee Karim said her goodbye with a heartfelt message that encourages young women never to let their wings be clipped, with or without support.

Tasnia Farin, a renowned Bangladeshi actress and model, also graced the stage. She reminisced about her student life and early days in the industry. “I really enjoy my work and I think that is why the audience connects with my work,” she shared. When asked about the challenges she faced in the industry, Farin mentioned the importance of having supportive people around to keep us humble and grounded, and nudge us in the right direction. She also pointed out that Dhaka-centric thinking is something that the youth must depart from, including the rest of Bangladesh in the process. 

The event concluded with musical performances, marking the club’s passion for cinema.