Ispahani and Arif Jahan | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Directors, writers, producers |
| Years active | 1995–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
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
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
| 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
- ↑ ইস্পাহানী আরিফ জাহানের নতুন ছবি. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
- ↑ এপ্রিলেই আসছে গুন্ডা-দ্য টেরোরিস্ট (ভিডিও. JagoNews24.com) (in Bengali).
- ↑ বাংলা চলচ্চিত্রের একজন মান্নার গল্প (in Bengali).
- ↑ "SIS MEDIA official Website". Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Bappi-Anchol's movie Gunda - The Terrorist". The New Nation. 9 April 2015.
- ↑ "Amrita plays for keeps on the silver screen with Game". Dhaka Tribune. 2 January 2015.
External links
- Ispahani Arif Jahan in BMDb
- M. N. Ispahani on Facebook