LAL TIP (RED POINT): WORKING ON A BOLLYWOOD MOVIE IN PARIS

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I started to work last Sunday as a boom operator and stills photographer on «  Lal Tip » (a.k.a. «  Red Point » a.k.a. “ Point Rouge”) a musical romantic drama, and so far, it’s a pretty awesome experience.“ Red Point” is the very first Bangladeshi movie shot in Europe and the first feature written and directed by Swapan Ahmed (who also work as a TV journalist inEuropefor NTV & Bangla TV) and produced by Impress Telefilm, the leading media production house inBangladesh.

 Writer/Director Swapan Ahmed @ Parc des Sports (La Courneuve). Sept. 19th, 2010.The two main characters are Nidhi, a girl born inDhakawho emigrated inFrancewhen she was a child, and who refuse an arranged marriage with Arnab, a young painter fromBangladeshwho’s in love with her.

Kushum Shikder as Nidhi & Emon as Arnabin a musical scene shot in front of the Eiffel Tower. Sept. 23rd, 2010.The lead couple is played by Banglaseshi superstars Kushum Shikder (actress, singer and former Miss Photogenic Bangladesh) and Emon.

Kushum Shikder & Emon @ Le Pont des Arts (Paris) - Sep. 21st, 2010Cast also includes veteran actor and director Shahidul Alam Sachchu as Sohel, Nidhi’s father. ..Shahidul Alam Sachchuand the costume designer Hillary Anduja....Benjamin Dupiech as Laurent, a playboy who wants to seduce NidhiSt-Michel area (Paris). Sept. 24th, 2010.and Anna Lewin as Leana, a French girl who’s dating Arnab.

In front of the famous Moulin Rouge.Sept. 22nd, 2010.Here’s a small selection of my photos from the first six days of shooting. You’ll find hundreds in my photo galleries HERE. Enjoy... Redis the word.

Shahidul Alam Sachchu helped for the choreography as well.

Part of the French dancers team.

Outdoor dancing at Place Joffre (Paris). La Chapelle area (Paris). Sept. 20th, 2010. At Place du Panthéon (Paris) - Sep. 25th, 2010.

The dream team.

The actors with one of the producers. 1st day of shooting @ La Courneuve. Sept. 19th, 2010.The shooting in Paris continues until next Tuesday. More behind the scenes photos coming soon.

Frédéric Ambroisine (Sep. 25th, 2010)