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Aha! (2007): Cast & Plot

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Aha! is a 2007 drama directed by Enamul Karim Nirjhar, starring Shahidul Alam Sachchu as Rafiq, Yasmin Bilkis Sathi and Tariq Anam Khan. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.

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Aha! (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 8m (128 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bengali
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The story

What Is Aha! About?

The premise of Aha! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Rafiq faces an offer from a private developer to rebuild his historic Dhaka family house, which is being threatened by urban modernization. His daughter Ruba returns from the US after an abusive marriage, seeking solace in the memory‑laden home. Tensions rise as Rafiq debates demolition, servant Soleman clashes with local power holders, and Ruba befriends a neighbor, while her father desperately tries to stop the budding relationship.

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Cast & crew

Aha! Cast & Characters

Shahidul Alam Sachchu leads the cast as Rafiq, with Yasmin Bilkis Sathi as Ruba and Tariq Anam Khan as Mr. Mallik. Directed by Enamul Karim Nirjhar; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Aha! Plot Summary

What happens in Aha! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mr. Mallik Tariq Anam Khan lives in a house about a hundred years old, tucked into the old part of Dhaka city. Surrounding him, real estate developers circle with plans to demolish the aging residence and rise a new apartment complex in its place. This looming offer puts Mr. Mallik in a difficult dilemma, torn between preserving a family home and embracing a modern upgrade that promises new life for the neighborhood. The tension between tradition and progress quietly threads through his decision, weighing memories against money.

Full summary

The whole story of Aha!, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Aha!?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Aha! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aha!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Aha!?

Aha! runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

When was Aha! released?

Aha! was released on October 14, 2007.

Who directed Aha!?

Aha! was directed by Enamul Karim Nirjhar.

Who is in the cast of Aha!?

Aha! stars Shahidul Alam Sachchu as Rafiq, Yasmin Bilkis Sathi as Ruba and Tariq Anam Khan as Mr. Mallik, among 9 credited actors.

Does Aha! have a post-credit scene?

No. Aha! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Aha! in?

The original language of Aha! is Bengali.

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