South Asian cinema refers to the cinema of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The terms Asian cinema, Eastern cinema and Oriental cinema in common usage often encompass South Asia as well as East Asia and South East Asia.
The cinema of Bangladesh, better known as Dhallywood, is the Bengali-language film industry based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It has often been a significant film industry since the early 1970s. 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.
Molla Barir Bou is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language film, directed by Bangladeshi famous television drama director-writer Salauddin Lavlu and written by famous actor-writer ATM Shamsuzzaman. Produced and distributed by Chhayachhando Chalochitra. Stars Moushumi, Riaz, Shabnur, ATM Shamsuzzaman, Pran Roy, Chitralekha Guho, Keramat Mawla, Khairul Alam Sabuj, Wahida Mollick Jolly, Masud Ali Khan and many more.
Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language romance film. The film was released in 2009 all over Bangladesh. It is directed and written by Shah Mohammad Shagram and produced by Omar Faruk and distributed by Eagel Music. This film is based on romantic with family drama story. It features Shakib Khan, Shabnur, Sahara and many more. It became one of the box-office success films of 2009.
Mone Prane Acho Tumi (Bengali: মনে প্রাণে আছ তুমি; is a Dallywood Bengali romantic comedy film that released in 2008. It is directed by Jakir Hossain Raju and stars Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Razzak, Sagorika, and Misha Sawdagor. It was one of the top grossing Dhallywood films of 2008 and was an all-time blockbuster hit film.
Mon Jekhane Hridoy Sekhane also is a 2009 Bangladeshi Bengali-language film and directed by Shaheen Sumon. it's a fully love with family drama story based film. The film stars Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Nirab (debut), Ratna, Bobita and many more.
Shaheb Name Golam is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language film written and directed by Raju Chowdhury, produced and distributed by Md Khorshed Alam Khosru. It is a family drama-based film, starring Shakib Khan and Moushumi in the lead roles. It also features Sahara, Nirob, Racy, Misha Sawdagor, Omar Sani, Danny Sidak, Nagma in supporting roles.
Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti is a 2003 Bangladeshi film directed by actress Moushumi. It is the first film she directed. It stars Moushumi, Ferdous, Razzak, Bobita, Humayun Faridi and Shahidul Alam Sachchu. Shooting wrapped in August 2003.
Tiger Number One is a Bengali action film directed by Shaheen Sumon. It stars Shakib Khan, Nipun, Shahara, Amit Hasan, Misha Sawdagor, Shiba Shanu, Kazi Hayat, Abul Hayat, and Don, among others. This is the first film in which Shakib Khan has played a villain role. Tiger Number One was released on Eid al-Fitr, 31 August 2011.
Shoshurbari Zindabad is a 2002 Bangladeshi film released on Eid-ul-Fitr. The film marked the directorial debut of Debashish Biswas, son of Dilip Biswas.
Mental, better 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 Shamim Ahamed Roni, with a screenplay written by Abdullah Zahir and Daud Hussein. The film is produced by Parvez Chowdhury under the banner of Banglaxpress Films.
Bapparaj is an actor, director and producer in the film industry of Bangladesh. He is better known for his roles of tragic roles in romantic relationships. He is the son of Bengali cinema actor Nayak Raj Razzak. He has acted in more than 100 films and he is now busy with family business.
Ek Cup Cha is a 2014 Bangladeshi romantic film directed by Noyeem Imtiaz Neyamul. It stars Ferdous Ahmed and Moushumi in the central roles, alongside Omar Sani, Rituparna Sengupta, father and daughter duo Alamgir and Akhi Alamgir, and Humayun Faridi. It is Faridi's final film, he died before it was released.
Shajghor is a 2007 Bangladeshi film directed by Shah Alam Kiron. The film was based on the story written by Humayun Ahmed. It feature Manna, Moushumi, Nipun Akhter and Kazi Hayat in the lead roles. It won several National Film Awards including Best Supporting Actress.
Bir Soinik also is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language film. The film released was 2003 in Bangladesh. director-writer Delwar Jahan Jhantu. Stars Manna, Moushumi, Rosy Samad, Humayun Faridi, Yasmin Bilkis Sathi and many more.
Coolie is a 1997 Bangladeshi Dhallywood action comedy film, directed by Montazur Rahman Akbar and written by Abdullah Zahir Babu. AK Siddique produced the films under the banner of Flamingo Movies. The film stars Omar Sani and Sadika Parvin Popy leading role with supporting roles played by Amin Khan, Dildar, Humayun Faridi, Dolly Johur and more. The film actress Sadika Parvin Popy started her career with the film.
Dhakaiya Mastan is a 2002 Bangladeshi film starring Manna and Moushumi. The film was directed by Montazur Rahman Akbar. It also co-stars Misha Sawdagar and Dipjol. It was remake of 2001 Hindi film Farz.
Dui Prithibi is a 2015 Bangladeshi romantic drama film. The film screenplay and directed by FI Manik and produced and distributed by Shondhani Kotha Chitra. It was written and dialogue by Mohammad Rafiquzzaman. The film feature Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas and Ahona Rahman in the lead roles. Syed Hasan Imam, Alamgir, Abul Hayat, Kazi Hayat, Ali Raj, Parveen Sultana Diti, Dolly Johur, Rasheda Chowdhury, Mizu Ahmed, Sadek Bachchu, Misha Sawdagor, Shiba Shanu and Ilias Kobra played supporting roles in the film. The film soundtrack composed by Emon Saha.
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.
