Prince Begins India Shoot After Delays

After months of uncertainty and administrative hurdles, filming has finally commenced in India for Prince, the upcoming feature starring Dhallywood megastar Shakib Khan. The project had faced repeated postponements due primarily to visa complications affecting cast and crew, creating significant scheduling pressure on what is considered one of the most ambitious commercial Bangladeshi films planned for the festive season. With those issues now resolved, the full production unit has begun shooting across selected Indian cities and scenic locations.

According to a reliable source close to the production, filming in India is progressing at a brisk pace, with multiple sequences being captured daily. The Indian leg of the shoot was initially scheduled to begin in December last year. However, prolonged delays related to travel clearances for artists, technicians, and support staff forced the producers to rethink their strategy. These setbacks raised concerns about meeting the intended Eid release window, particularly given the film’s scale and logistical complexity.

Rather than allowing the project to stall, director Abu Hayat Mahmud opted for a pragmatic alternative. Principal photography officially began in Bangladesh on 6 January this year. Several key scenes were filmed in Dhaka and other carefully selected domestic locations, ensuring that production momentum was maintained. To further enrich the film’s visual palette and narrative scope, the unit subsequently travelled to Sri Lanka, where a number of important sequences were completed successfully.

Despite these achievements, the creative demands of the screenplay made shooting in India unavoidable. Certain narrative elements and backdrops required a distinctly Indian setting, both in terms of atmosphere and scale. For this reason, the producers remained firm from the outset that the Indian portion of the shoot would be completed once circumstances allowed. With filming now underway there, Prince has crossed a crucial milestone in its production journey.

Notably, the director and producer Shirin Sultana have chosen to remain discreet regarding the precise shooting schedule and locations in India. Industry insiders suggest this measured silence is intended to avoid unnecessary speculation, media frenzy, or logistical disruptions during filming. It is widely expected that detailed information will be shared with the press once a substantial portion of the Indian schedule has been completed.

Despite the earlier delays, the production team remains optimistic about releasing Prince during Eid-ul-Fitr. If post-production proceeds as planned, the film is poised to become a major box-office attraction during the festive period. Combining action, emotional depth, and a contemporary storyline, Prince has already generated considerable anticipation among Shakib Khan’s fans as well as the broader cinema-going audience.

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Overall, the commencement of filming in India marks a decisive turning point for Prince. Having overcome multiple obstacles, the project now moves steadily towards completion. Whether it ultimately fulfils the high expectations surrounding it will be determined when audiences deliver their verdict in cinemas this Eid.