Saad al Amin, a young filmmaker from a madrasa background currently studying in the United States, has drawn widespread acclaim for his newly released song 'Rongdhonu'.
Written and composed by Saad himself, the track reflects various stages of human life from birth to death, sparking engaging discussions across social media platforms.
Saad shared that the lyrics stemmed from personal experiences during a period of emotional distress, adding that renowned filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and rapper Tabib Mahmud also lauded his composition.
After completing his madrasa education, Saad secured a scholarship valued at nearly Tk 3 crore to pursue Film and Media Studies at Knox College in the US.
Earlier, he directed a film titled Do Before Die, which was screened at Star Cineplex. Saad also gained international professional exposure in the US, including working alongside New York Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani.
Expressing his intent to return to Bangladesh after completing higher studies, Saad stated he plans to work in film and media, with aspirations to direct projects on historical figures such as Titumir.
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