August 1975
2021, English. Directed by Selim Khan & Shamim Ahamed Roni.
The film portrays the initial events of the radical change in the political situation of Bangladesh after the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family on 15 August 1975. The political crisis made upon the killing and fate of four founding members of the Awami League, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tajuddin Ahmed, former Prime Minister Mansur Ali, former Vice President Syed Nazrul Islam and former Home Minister AHM Kamaruzzaman after the assassination.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 15 August 2021
- Original title
- আগস্ট ১৯৭৫
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Written by
- Shamim Ahamed Roni
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What August 1975 is based on
August 1975 is based on assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, an attempted murder.
Attempted murder
assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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August 1975 runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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August 1975 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 August 2021. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed August 1975?
August 1975 (2021) was directed by Selim Khan and Shamim Ahamed Roni and stars Shahed Ali, Anisur Rahman Milon, Monira Mithu.
What is August 1975 based on?
August 1975 is based on assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, an attempted murder.