The Bengali-language film industry based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has been significant since the early 1970s. It is better known by the popular term Dhallywood, which is a portmanteau of "Dhaka" and "Hollywood". 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.
K M Mosharraf Hossain, known by his stage name Mosharraf Karim, is a Bangladeshi television and film actor.
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki is a Bangladeshi film director, producer and screenwriter. His films Third Person Singular Number, Television, No Bed Of Roses were critically acclaimed across the world and received numerous international and national awards. He founded filmmakers' movement called "Chabial".
Housefull is a Bangladeshi drama serial written by Redoan Rony and Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi and also directed by them. The 122 episode TV dramaserial was aired on NTV and the last episode was aired on July 23, 2009. The drama serial has an urban setting of the modern Dhaka, depicting colourful and interesting lifestyles of some families living in Dhaka. This drama stars Abul Hayat, Sohel Khan, Schumonn Patwary, Mosharraf Karim, Monira Mithu, Siddiqur Rahman, Sumaiya Shimu, Mithila, Mishu Sabbir, Adnan Faruque Hillol, Hasan Masood, Zillur Rahman, Maznun Mizan, Ishtiak Ahmed Rumel, Marzuk Russell, Nova Firoz, Sadia Jahan Prova, Aparna Ghosh, Monalisa and Tinni
Aim in Life is a Bangladeshi drama serial produced by Kazi Riton, written and directed by Masud Sezan. This drama serial aired on NTV, and was first aired on June 14, 2008 and last aired on January 15, 2009. The story revolves around the city dwellers of Dhaka, and how everyone manages to lead their lives, disregarding their status. This dramaserial stars Mosharraf Karim, Kusum Sikder, Rawnak Hasan, Tisha, Rifat Chowdhury, Challenger, Tinni, Nafisa Jahan, Kochi Khandokar, Saju Muntasher, Nafa, Abdullah Rana, Shirin Alam, Tareq Mahmud, Daud Rony and Ujjal. There are also cameo appearances from the former captain of Bangladesh National Cricket Team, Khaled Mashud, singer S I Tutul and Magician Jewel Aich.
Meril Prothom Alo Awards or Prothom Alo Awards is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers' Choice and Critics' Choice. The awards were first presented in 1998 and since then the awards are given every year at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC).
Taarkata is a 2014 Bangladeshi romantic thriller film written and directed by Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz, starring Arifin Shuvoo, Bidya Sinha Saha Mim with Moushumi, Faruque Ahmed, Dr. Ezazul Islam and Ahmed Sharif in supporting roles. The film was produced by Shukla Banik under Ping Pong Entertainment banner. It was the third direction of Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz, and second collaboration between Arifin Shuvoo and Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz after Chaya Chobi.
Jalal's Story is a 2014 Bangladeshi film directed by Abu Shahed Emon and produced by Faridur Reza Sagar. Character actors Arafat Rahman and Mohammad Emon play the lead roles. The film was selected as the Bangladeshi entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.
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 a screenplay written by Abdullah Zahir and Daud Hussein. The film is produced by Saiful Alam Chowdhury (Parvez) under the banner of Banglaxpress Films.
Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz is a Bangladeshi television and film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his directorial debut Projapoti (2011), which was produced by Enayetur Rahman Bappy and under the banner of NTV Production House. The film won three National Film Awards for Best Music Director, Best Lyricist & Best Singer (Female) and also best known for his other films Chaya Chobi (2012), Taarkata (2014) and Samraat (2016). He is also well known for being an assistant director under the film and TV director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
Oggatonama is a 2016 Bangladeshi drama film directed and written by Tauquir Ahmed. It was selected as the Bangladeshi entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. The film stars Fazlur Rahman Babu, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Mosharraf Karim, Nipun Akter, Shatabdi Wadud, and several others. Oggatonama was released on 19 August 2016 in Bangladesh by Impress Telefilm. It is about a Bangladeshi migrant who dies after illegally entering the United Arab Emirates with a fake passport. The Bangladesh police receive the wrong corpse.
Dulabhai Zindabad is a Bangladeshi dramatic action film directed by Montazur Rahman Akbar. The film was written by Abdullah Zahir Babu and screenplay was by Montazur Rahman Akbar. The film stars Moushumi, Mim, Bappy and Dipjol in the lead roles. with Aruna Biswas, Amit Hasan, Ahmed Sharif as supporting cast. The film was produced by Md Nadir Khan under the banner of Rajesh Films. The film was released on 20 October 2017 in Bangladesh.
Haldaa is a 2017 Bangladeshi film directed by Tauquir Ahmed, based on the story written by Azad Bulbul. The film's plot is based on the struggling life of the fishermen of Halda River located in Chittagong, the only natural fish breeding center in Asia. The film is narrated in local Chittagonian dialect, although the dialogues are simplified for the understanding of the general audience.
Syed Md Tanvir Tareq is a Bangladeshi National Award Winner music composer, director, singer, writer and television anchor.He is Bangladeshi National Award Winner Music Composer, Singer, writer and Tv personality. He is working last 25 years in Bangladeshi cultural media. He wrote 300 song and composed which is sung by Bangladeshi Legendary Artist. He is eminent tv host. His hosting career 17 years. He appears highest remuneration as a host in any tv media. He worked as Head of Program at Asian TV (2018), He hosted so many programs which create highest TRP on that days. He has directed music for Ayub Bachchu, James, Hasan, Maksud, Bappa Mazumder, Fahmida Nabi, Khalid who are most popular artist in Bangladesh. Now a days Tanvir Tareq hosted the most popular FM Radio SHOW named `RATADDA WITH TANVIR’. This show on aired on most popular Fm station in Bangladesh JAGO FM 94.4. He Awarded National Film Award as best Music composer 2019, He awarded also two times Channel I music Award as a singer and music composer he won Dhallywood award in New York. As a renowned tv personality and music composer He received a Special award & certificate From Michigan City mayor Karen Majewski. Tanvir Tareq attended very special seminar with international actor Priyanka Chopra at ABC Channel of America. Tanvir Perform as a singer at United states Of America, Singapore, Oman, India. He is a famous Writer also. He wrote 14 books which is published by recognize publisher in Bangladesh. He is most popular Youtuber in Bangladesh. He has half a million subscriber on his self-titled channel & he achieve YouTube silver button award. His father is Syed Omar Faruk and his mother is Tahmina Faruk. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Composer for the film Maya: The Lost Mother (2019).
Mohanagar is a Bangladeshi drama streaming television series created by Ashfaque Nipun. Starring Mosharraf Karim as the Officer in Charge (OC) of Kotwali police station, Dhaka. The series consisting of eight episodes premiered on 25 June 2021 on Hoichoi. Khairul Basar, Shamol Mawla, Nishat Priom, Mostafizur Noor Imran, Nasir Uddin Khan, Zakia Bari Momo, Shahed Ali co-starred. In March 2023, the series was renewed for a second season Mohanagar 2 and was released on 20 April 2023..
Tungiparar Miya Bhai is a 2021 Bangladeshi biographical feature film. Its director is Selim Khan and producer is Pinky Akter. The film was made under the banner of Story Shapla Media.
