Ispahani Arif Jahan

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

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. They have directed movies for other production company's in Dhallywood all of which were blockbusters.

History[edit]

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. Their brother Shafi Uddin Shafi is a film director of Dhallywood films.

Early life and career[edit]

M. N. Ispahani and Arif Al Ashraf are cousins were brought up in Brahman Baria. They met their uncle Delwar Jahan Jhantu who used to do direct films. He advised them to first assist in film direction and hired them as his film assistant director. They did few films, and then Shahidul Haque Shikder helped them in directing their first film ‘Bidrohi Bodhu’ and it was a blockbuster hit. After that their film journey began as director, then they started producing movies. The first Bengali film they produced was ‘Gulam’ with Shakib Khan, Shabnoor anddipjol in 2001. Since then, they have directed 17 movies and produced 14 movies and has distributed blockbuster movie Purno Dairgha Prem Kahini 1, Purno Dairgha Prem Kahini 2, Warning and Faad The Trap. The duo are renowned for taking inspiration from Bollywood films and adding glamour to it.[3]

Filmography[edit]

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[4] 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[5][6]
2018 Nayok Bappy Chowdhury, Adhora Khan Director
2022 Hridita ABM Sumon, Puja Cherry Roy Director

References[edit]

  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. ^ বাংলা চলচ্চিত্রের একজন মান্নার গল্প (in Bengali).[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "SIS MEDIA official Website". Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  5. ^ "Bappi-Anchol's movie Gunda - The Terrorist". The New Nation. 9 April 2015.
  6. ^ "Amrita plays for keeps on the silver screen with Game". Dhaka Tribune. 2 January 2015.

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