Ispahani and Arif Jahan (Bengali: ইস্পাহানী আরিফ জাহান)[1] the duo Dhallywood film directors are known for thriller and action genres.[2] They also co-own the film production company's Diganta Chalachitra and Nakkhatra Chalachitra.[citation needed] They have also directed movies for other production company's in Dhallywood.[citation needed]

Ispahani and Arif Jahan
NationalityBangladeshi
Occupation(s)Directors, writers, producers
Years active1995–present

Career

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M. N. Ispahani and Arif Al Ashraf are cousins originally from Brahman Baria. They both started their careers with the help of Delwar Jahan Jhantu, a renowned film director and producer who is also their uncle.[citation needed]

Their uncle Delwar Jahan Jhantu advised them to first assist in film direction and hired them as his film assistant directors.[citation needed] Shahidul Haque Shikder helped them in directing their first film Bidrohi Bodhu.[citation needed] After that their film journey began as directors, then they started producing movies. The first Bengali film they produced was ‘Gulam’ with Shakib Khan, Shabnoor anddipjol in 2001.[citation needed] Since then, they have directed 17 movies and produced 14 movies and has distributed the movies Purno Dairgha Prem Kahini 1, Purno Dairgha Prem Kahini 2, Warning and Faad The Trap.[citation needed] The duo are known for taking inspiration from Bollywood films and adding glamour.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Year Title Artist Notes
1995 Bidrohi Bodhu Shabana, Alamgir, Bapparaj, Moushumi Directional Debut
1996 Lat Shaheber Meye Alamgir, Omar Sani, Moushumi Director
1997 Shukher Shorgo Shabana, Alamgir, Omar Sani, Moushumi Director
1998 Amar Bou Shakil Khan, Popy Director
1998 Tumi Shundor Omar Sani, Moushumi Director
1999 Shotru Dhongsho Shakil Khan, Ilias Kanchan, Nuton, Bhagyashree Indo Bangla Joint venture with Shree Venkatesh Films
1999 Mostafa Bhai Manna, Moushumi Director
2000 Golam Shakib Khan, Shabnur, Dipjol Director & Producer
2001 Shikari Shakib Khan, Purnima, Rubel, Dipjol Director & Producer
2002 Nayok Manna, Moushumi Director & Producer
2003 Villain Manna, Purnima Director & Producer
2004 Amader Sontan Razzak, Kabori, Manna, Neha Director & Producer
2005 Sontrashi Munna Manna, Moushumi Director & Producer
2007 Aslam Bhai Manna, Jona Director
2007 Jomoj Shakib Khan, Popy, Nodi Producer
2007 Machine Man Manna, Apu Biswas, Moushumi Producer
2008 Ek Buk Bhalobasha[3] Emon, Apu Biswas Director & Producer
2009 O Sathi Re Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas Producer
2013 Dhakar King Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas Producer
2013 Prem Prem Paglami Bappy Chowdhury, Achol Producer
2015 Gunda - The Terrorist Bappy Chowdhury, Achol, Amrita Khan, Tanvir Director[4][5]
2018 Nayok Bappy Chowdhury, Adhora Khan Director
2022 Hridita ABM Sumon, Puja Cherry Roy Director

References

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  1. ^ ইস্পাহানী আরিফ জাহানের নতুন ছবি. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  2. ^ এপ্রিলেই আসছে গুন্ডা-দ্য টেরোরিস্ট (ভিডিও. JagoNews24.com) (in Bengali).
  3. ^ "SIS MEDIA official Website". Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  4. ^ "Bappi-Anchol's movie Gunda - The Terrorist". The New Nation. 9 April 2015. Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Amrita plays for keeps on the silver screen with Game". Dhaka Tribune. 2 January 2015.
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