Trust Namewee to bring to light the situation of a misunderstood people , perhaps defuse some animosity of Malaysians towards them and be cynical at our Goverment at the same time.
And it doesn't lose to make a movie out of it either. Humour may make us more receptive to the reality and not be overly engrossed in our communal and political passions.
And it doesn't lose to make a movie out of it either. Humour may make us more receptive to the reality and not be overly engrossed in our communal and political passions.
I'd rather laugh or be amused at my own and societal's shortcomings than to be outraged and start lashing out at the most convenient scapegoat. I ll be in a better balanced state of mind to start effecting a change within my self and also be more acceptive of those around me, regardless of creed sharing this land we call home. It is Hopeful that same sentiments can be floated around.
The Banglas are not our enemies , they are mostly decent hardworking migrants to our country in search of better lives just like many of our own Malaysian forefathers .Lets reach out to them and get them on our good sides.
They were just exploited by the unscrupulous and who seriously have a crisis in morality .
They were just exploited by the unscrupulous and who seriously have a crisis in morality .
Bryan
12 Jun – Actor-director Namewee has started filming his latest movie titled "Banglasia", which will include a multinational cast from Malaysia, Singapore and Bangladesh. The new action comedy is produced by Fred Chong who is noted for "Nasi Lemak 2.0", "Hantu Gangster" and "Kara King".
Yesterday, Executive Producer Fred Chong introduced the line-up of local and foreign talents, which include Nirab (Bangladeshi star), Saiful Apek (Malaysian star). Atikah Suhaime (Singaporean actress), Dato David Arumugam (veteran singer) and Lao Zha Bor (Singapore comedy actress).
According to Nirab, the reason that he accepted the offer to star in "Banglasia" was because he has seen some of Namewee's work and is very touched that Namewee flew all the way to Bangladesh to meet him.
"This will be Nirab's international film debut and he will be speaking Malay with the help of a Bengali translator," said Fred Chong.
When asked about the title of the film, Fred hurriedly explained, "The title of the film may sound very crude and racist, but we flew to Bangladesh to carry out our research beforehand, and we have been given the green light. As such, we are not trying to create any racial stereotyping or hate with the title "Banglasia", because the people there do use the word "bangla", so we have that Malaysians do not jump to conclusions and take it out of context," said Namewee.
Along with Nirab, it will be Singaporean actress Atikah Suhaime's first time starring in an action comedy film. The actress is currently signed under the Malaysian production company Metrowealth.
"Banglasia" will be Namewee's first fully action-packed movie. Currently, all details about the movie are kept under wraps but it has already undergone a month's worth of filming in various districts of Kuala Lumpur. The film is expected to be released during 2014's Chinese New Year.
