I found glimpses of the old Vicky Zahed, who had left a mark in the audiences' mind with productions like "Chirokal Aaj", "Kaikobaad", and "Punorjonmo". I was able to completely forget "Shuklopokkho's" shortcomings due to the effort invested by Zahed in the last 30 minutes of the production. I applaud his effort in showcasing minor details, his use of small clues for the audience and his narrative style when it comes to flashback scenes.
The show was salvaged in the last 30 minutes of the production by Abdullah Al Sentu, who plays the role of Kamal. Starting from brilliant use of body language-especially in scenes he shared with Sunerah and Afran Nisho (Rafsan Haque)-during the climax.
I was teleported to the time when I had just watched Nisho as Rafsan Haque-the same and silent face, with restless eyes, trying to confess to his crimes. Nisho's presence only offered more for thriller-lovers to relish on, especially for fans of "Punorjonmo".
While the cinematography of the production was not something to write home about, the background score-especially during the climax when the plot twist is revealed-is phenomenal. Starting from the close shots, to revealing an unthinkable climax, Shuklopokkho's ending justified the maker's claim of the production being a psychological thriller.
