Beauty then released in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2018 and in China on 3 May 2019. The film was a record-breaking commercial success, grossing $21.4 million worldwide on a production budget of $60,000, while becoming the 1st Bengali language film ever to release in China, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The film also started the trend of movies depicting historical events from recent Bangladeshi history, including the 15 August 1975 Bangladesh coup d'état and assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Plot In 1975 Dhaka, Moyna Iftekhar (Mumtaheena Toya), takes her studies as a medical student seriously. Her only escape being books and movies, Moyna idolises Sofia Loren. Her father, Brigadier General K.M. Iftekhar (Pijush Bandyopadhyay) in a conversation with a friend agrees to invite a family home to meet Moyna. After meeting Nadeem (Kazi Asif Rahman) and his family, Iftekhar and his wife Moshfeka (Naila Azad) agree to arrange Nadeem and Moyna's marriage. Moyna agrees to the proposal obediently. Around this time, an angsty Afzal Khan (Rahsaan Noor) returns to Bangladesh after having studied in the United States for four years. Using his father's connections, Afzal joins DJ Mita Rahman (Sarah Alam) as a DJ for the popular World Music program at Bangladesh Betar, much to the chagrin of the show's producer Rafel (Ashfique Rizwan). Afzal's presentation and radio play 'Bengali Beauty' instantly become a hit with the youth of Dhaka, including Moyna. Moyna's wedding date is set for 15 August, and her family merrily moves forward with wedding preparations. However, Moyna finds excuses and ways to sneak away to listen to Afzal and Mita's ever more popular radio show. At the library during one show, Moyna reflects on a photo of her and Afzal – taken years before. It's a picture similar to a scenario narrated by Afzal on the radio. Later that day, Moyna goes to donate supplies to a supply drive called by DJ Afzal and DJ Mita. And there, amidst all the fans, Bengali Babu (Afzal) and Bengali Beauty (Moyna) are reunited. Soon thereafter, Afzal learns of Moyna's upcoming marriage. In a fit of frustration and rage, Afzal rants against the existing government and societal problems on air; leading promptly to his suspension. A gleeful Rafel takes Afzal's place next to DJ Mita on the World Music program. Moyna is devastated to hear the news of Afzal's suspension, not knowing what will happen