"The audience might uncover another kind of horror."
Acclaimed actor Mostafizur Noor Imran is stepping into a new creative phase as he prepares his directorial debut with Djinner Bachcha.
The Chorki original film marks a significant transition for Imran, who has long been known for intense performances.
This time, however, he moves behind the camera, embracing the responsibility of shaping story, tone, and cinematic language.
Produced under the banner of Methodica Creation with Master Communications, the film is scheduled for release on February 19, 2026.
At its core, Djinner Bachcha explores a haunting narrative centred on a voiceless mother and an unexpected supernatural presence.
Mousumi Hamid and Azad Abul Kalam play central roles, supported by a diverse ensemble cast.
The supporting cast includes Sarker Raunak Ripon, Anowarul Haque, Adrijeet Mondol, Ribon Khandaker, Rajib Hossain, and Shakkhar Kundu Dip.
Shakkhar Kundu Dip developed the story, while the screenplay was penned by Rajib Hossain.
Imran shared: “The concept of Djinner Bachcha had been on my mind for a long time.”
He further revealed that the project serves as the foundation for a larger jinn-human cinematic universe.
Imran admitted that his fascination with mythical horror influenced the direction and thematic depth of the film.
“At its heart, the story says that whether in motherhood or any other realm, the language is the same.”
He added that the narrative layers extend beyond fear, touching emotional and social realities through metaphor.
“I wanted to tell a horror story, but one where the audience might uncover another kind of horror.”
Horror storytelling in Bangladesh has often struggled with tonal balance, sometimes becoming unintentionally humorous.
Imran acknowledged this challenge, referencing how Pett Kata Shaw and Dui Shaw redefined local horror narratives.
“The biggest challenge that I faced was being extra cautious so that the content wouldn’t become a comedy.”
He described the genre of Djinner Bachcha as mythical horror with strong elements of social horror embedded beneath.
The filmmaker drew inspiration from folklore still prevalent across villages in Bangladesh and neighbouring regions.
Imran said: “These stories carry layers.”
He stressed that the true challenge lay in balancing surface-level horror with grounded emotional realism.
“Mousumi Hamid had long been someone I wanted to work with.”
He noted that the role required physical ability, emotional depth, and a strong screen presence.
“She auditioned alongside others, and she was simply the best.”
The director also reflected on why he chose a woman-centred story for his first film.
“I believe we often view women through a patriarchal lens.”
He hopes the film sparks discussion about female representation through visuals, metaphors, and sound design.
“Without women, creation neither has a beginning nor an end.”
Imran plans to personally direct the initial projects within the Jinn-Human Universe.
Later instalments may involve associate directors as Methodica continues nurturing creative talent through practice.
With Djinner Bachcha, Mostafizur Noor Imran aims to redefine horror storytelling within Bangladeshi cinema.
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