The Cinema of Bangladesh is a diverse and vibrant entity, consisting of films produced across various regions, each contributing its unique linguistic and cultural perspective. Beyond the dominant Dhaka based Bengali-language film industry Dhallywood', which is a portmanteau of "Dhaka" and "Hollywood", Bangladesh is home to cinema in several other languages and dialects. For instance, Chakma cinema from Bandarban, Garo cinema from Sherpur, Meitei and Sylheti cinema from Sylhet, Chatgaiya cinema from Chattogram. These regional cinemas play a crucial role in preserving and promoting the linguistic and cultural heritage of the country. The dominant style of Bangladeshi cinema is melodramatic cinema, which developed from 1947 to 1990 and characterizes most films to this day. Cinema was introduced in Bangladesh in 1898 by the Bradford Bioscope Company, credited to have arranged the first film release in Bangladesh. Between 1913 and 1914, the first production company, Picture House, was opened. A 1928 short silent film titled Sukumari was the first Bengali-produced film in the region. The first full-length film, The Last Kiss, was released in 1931.
Shakib Khan, Bengali pronunciation:[ˈʃaːki:bxaːn] ;, also known by the initialism SK, is a Bangladeshi actor, producer, businessman, occasional singer, film organiser, and media personality who works in Bengali films, both in Bangladesh and West Bengal. He is widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential figures in Bengali cinema and is considered to be one of the most successful actors in the country's history. In his career spanning about two decades, Khan has been the propeller of the contemporary film industry Dhallywood. As of 2022, he was the highest paid actor in Bangladesh.
Amar Praner Priya is a 2009 Dhallywood Bengali romantic comedy film directed by Jakir Hossain Raju. The film was released on September 20, 2009, on Eid-ul-Fitr and went on to become a box-office success in Bangladesh, primarily noted for its soundtrack & choreography. The film stars Shakib Khan, Mim and Misha Sawdagor, Prabir Mitra, Rehana Jolly, Khaleda Akter Kolpona and many more. The movie is a remake of Telugu language film Aatadista (2008).
Number One Shakib Khan is a Bangladeshi Bengali action comedy film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon. It is a remake of the 2002 Telugu language film Allari Ramudu. It was released in Eid-ul-Fitr 2010 and became one of the highest grossing Bangladeshi film of all time. The film stars Shakib Khan play the title role and 60% of this film was shot in Bangkok.
Boss Number One also is a Bangladeshi action film directed by Bangladeshi filmmaker Bodiul Alam Khokon. The film stars Shakib Khan, Nipun, Sahara and many more. Shakib Khan plays the title role and Nipun and Sahara play the role of his left and right hand men. It was released on Eid al Adha on 7th November 2011 and filmed in Bangkok and Bangladesh. The movie is a remake of 2008 Telugu film Ontari.
Jaan Kurbaan is a 2011 Bengali romantic action film directed by M B Manik. The film is produced by Mehdi Hasan Siddiki Monir and features Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in the lead roles. It also has Nuton, Ali Raj, Afzal Sharif, Harun Kisinger, Ilias Kobra, Shiba Shanu and Misha Sawdagor in supporting roles. Jaan Kurbaan was released on Eid, 31 August 2011.
Sharmin Akter Nipa is a Bangladeshi film actress and model. She is one of the highest-paid actresses of Bangladesh.
Apu Biswas Megha, known by her stage name as Apu Biswas, is a Bangladeshi film actress, model and the former wife of notable Bangladeshi actor Shakib Khan. Biswas made her debut in the film industry with the film Kal Shokale in 2005.
Bhalobasha Aaj Kal is a Dhallywood romantic comedy film directed by P A Kajol and produced by Jaaz Multimedia. The film features Shakib Khan and Mahiya Mahi in lead roles. It is the first collaboration between Khan and Jaaz Multimedia and the first between Khan and Mahiya Mahi. Filming began on 2 February 2013, and was wrapped up by June 2013. The film was released on Eid-ul-Fitr on 9 August 2013. Upon release, the film received positive reviews and declared as a superhit at box office. Also, was highest-grossing film of Jaaz Multimedia production till Shikari released.
My Name Is Khan is a Bangladeshi romantic action film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon. The film stars Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Prabir Mitra and Misha Sawdagor in the lead roles. It was released on Eid-ul-Fitr, 9 August 2013.
Rajotto a Bangladeshi crime action thriller film directed by Iftakar Chowdhury and produced by Adit Ozbert under Fatman Films, which his second production, earlier he produced Dehorokkhi, which was also a commercial success. It features Shakib Khan and Eamin Haque Bobby in lead roles. The film is soundtrack composed by Adit Ozbert. It is about deadly journey of a gangster. Some of the scenes are borrowed from the 2006 Telugu film Pokiri.
Khodar Pore Ma is a 2012 Dhallywood action drama film directed by Shahin-Sumon. The film features Bobita, Shakib Khan, and Shahara in lead roles. It was shot in April-May 2012, and was released on Eid al-Fitr of 20 August 2012. Upon release, the film received positive reviews and was commercially successful. Shakib Khan won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film.
Hero: The Superstar is a Bangladeshi action comedy film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon. The film stars Shakib Khan in a dual role along with Apu Biswas and Bobby as the female lead, while Amit Hasan, Shiba Shanu, Misha Sawdagor, Nuton, Rebeka Rouf And Uzzal play supporting roles. The film is loosely inspired by two Telugu films: Rebel and Naayak. The film marks the debut of Shakib Khan as a producer.
Mental known as Rana Pagla: The Mental, is a 2016 Bangladeshi psychological-action thriller film featuring Shakib Khan, Nusrat Imrose Tisha with Achol, Misha Sawdagor, Shiba Shanu, Don and Shimul Khan in supporting roles. The film is directed by debutant Shamim Ahamed Roni with the screenplay written by Abdullah Zahir and Daud Hussein. The film is produced by Saiful Alam Chowdhury (Parvez) under the banner of Banglaxpress Films.
Samraat: The King Is Here is a 2016 Bangladeshi Bengali-language action crime thriller film directed by Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz and produced by Tiger Media Limited in association with Orkee Production and CINEMAWALA. The film features Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Indraneil Sengupta and Misha Sawdagor in lead roles. The first look teaser of the film was released on 6 August 2015 and official trailer released on 27 June 2016. The film narrates the fall of two notorious underworld mafia leaders. The film was released in Bangladesh on 7 July 2016.
Nabab is an Indo-Bangladeshi 2017 action thriller film directed by Joydip Mukherjee and produced by Abdul Aziz and Himanshu Dhanuka under the banner of Jaaz Multimedia and Eskay Movies. The film features Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan as an intelligence agent from Bangladesh tasked with a secret operation in West Bengal, India and Subhashree Ganguly as a crime news reporter, Nabab's love interest. And features Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, Amit Hasan, Aparajita Adhya, Kharaj Mukherjee and Arindam Saha in supporting roles. The soundtrack album and background score of the film was composed by Savvy Gupta and Akassh. The film was released on 26 June 2017 on the occasion of Eid in Bangladesh and released in India on 28 July 2017.
Shakib Khan is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, occasional singer, film organiser and media personality who works in Bengali films, both in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Khan has prolific career spanning over two decades, during which he has appeared in more than 250 films and described as one of the most successful actors in Bangladesh. Most of his films were commercially and critically successful.
Shobnom Yeasmin Bubly, professionally known as Shobnom Bubly is a Bangladeshi film actress and former news presenter. Bubly is mostly known for her marriage with Shakib Khan opposite whom she made her acting debut in the film Bossgiri in 2016 and since then the two have collaborated multiple times.
Premik Number One is 2013 Bangladeshi romantic drama film. The film directed by Rakibul Islam Rakib and produced by Anwar Hossain Mintu. It feature an ensemble cast, which includes Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Nipun Akter, Misha Sawdagor, Bobita, Kazi Hayat, Sabrina Sultana Keya, Sujata, Amaan Reza, Shahnoor, Shahin Alam and Kabila. It is loosely inspired from two Telugu films: Balu (2005) and Ontari (2008).
Ziddi Mama is a 2012 Bangladeshi action comedy film directed by Shahadat Hossain Liton and produced and distributed by Chitrali Kothachitro. The story of the film revolves around Agun taking revenge, where terrorists kill his niece and subsequently take revenge, which features an ensemble cast including Apu Biswas, Rumana Khan, Misha Sawdagor, Sadek Bachchu, Kabila, Siraj Haider and Rehana Jolly.
