List of Bangladeshi films


This is a list of films produced by the Dhallywood film industry of Dhaka, Bangladesh, ordered by year of release. Dhallywood films are generally listed under the Bengali language. Some films before 1971 were mixed Urdu and Bengali language.

1928–1947

This is a list of notable Bengali-language films produced in former British Bengal Presidency during 1928 to 1947.
TitleDirectorCastGenreRelease dateNotesRef
1928
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SukumariAmbuj GuptaNasrullah, Abdus Sobhan A silent short film and the first film venture of this region. The screening was private.
1931
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The Last KissAmbuj GuptaKhwaja Ajmal, Lolita, Charu BalaThe first full-length silent film
1934
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DhrubaPoet Kazi Nazrul IslamA Calcutta-based short non-silent film
1946
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Dukhe Jader Jibon GoraObaidul HuqJahar Ganguly, Renuka Roy, Fateh LohaniA Calcutta-based full-length feature film, first film made by a Bengali Muslim

1948–1969

This is a list of notable films produced in East Pakistan both in Bengali and Urdu languages. A total of 214 films were made since 1948–1971 in Dhaka. Among them 158 films were Bengali and 57 Urdu.
TitleDirectorCastGenreRelease dateNotesRef
1954
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SalamatNazir AhmedA short documentary
1956
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Mukh-o-MukhushAbdul Jabbar KhanAbdul Jabbar Khan, Ahmed, Purnima Sen, Nazma, Zaharat Ara, Ali MansurDramaThe first full-length non-silent "talkie" film, and considered as the first properly developed feature film of the region. It took 3 years to complete the film, while none of the cast had any prior experience in films.
1959
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Akash Aar MatiFateh LohaniAmin, Prabir Kumar, Sumita Devi
Ei Desh Tomar AmarEhteshamSumita Devi, Khan Ataur Rahman, Rehman, Madhavi Chatterjee, Subhash Dutta
Matir PaharMohiuddinSumita Devi
The Day Shall DawnA. J. KardarKhan Ata, Tripti MitraThe film won the Best Picture award in 1960 Moscow Film Festival. The story was taken from the popular novel written by Manik Bandopadhyay. The film was submitted for the 32nd Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
1960
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AsiyaFateh LohaniSumita Devi, Kazi Khaliq, Ranen Kushad, ShahidThe film won the Presidents Award for the year. The Music director was Abbasuddin Ahmed. Shabnam played as the child artist in the film.
Rajdhanir BukeEhteshamRehman, Chitra, Subhash Dutta, Nargis, ShabnamA Musical Hit! Robin Ghosh and Ferdausi Rahman collaborated in music direction.
1961
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Harano DinMustafizShabnam, RahmanThis was Shabnam's first film as the lead heroine and was the first film to be shot at Rose Garden. The music director was Robin Ghosh.
Je Nodi Moru PotheSalahuddinRowshon Ara, Khan Ata, Nasima Khan
Kokhono AseniZahir RaihanKhan Ata, Sumita Devi, Sanjib Dutta, Shabnam
Tomar AmarMohiuddinAnwar Hossain
1962
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Chanda EhteshamRahman, Shabnam, Sultana Zaman, Subhash DuttaMusical DramaIt was debut Urdu film of Shabnam and Rahman.
Jowar EloAbdul Jabbar KhanSultana Zaman, Amin, Anwar Hossain
Notun SurEhteshamShabana played as a child artist in this film
Sonar KajolKalim Sharafi & Zahir RaihanKhalil, Sumita Devi
SurjosnanSalahuddinAnwar Hossain, Nasima Khan, Rowshon Ara
1963
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DharapatSalahuddinSujata, Nasima Khan, Kazi Khaliq
Kancher DeyalZahir RaihanKhan Ata, Anwar Hossain, Sumita DeviHighly acclaimed film for the story and technical treatments
Naach GharAbdul Jabbar KhanShabnam, Golam Mustafa, Nasima Khan1 November 1963Urdu film
Preet Na Jane ReetMasood ChowdhuryShabnam, Khalil, Golam Mustafa13 December 1963Urdu film
TalashMustafizShabnam, Rahman, Shawkat AkbarUrdu film, the biggest commercial hit of the year in Pakistan
1964
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BandhanQazi ZahirChitra, Mustafa, Anwar HossainUrdu film
Dui DigontaObaidul HuqAnwar Hossain, Sumita Devi
Eito JibonRehman, Sumita Devi
KarwaanS. M. PervezShabnam, Haroon, Tarana, Badar-ud-dinUrdu film
MaalanQaiser PashaNasima Khan, Deep, Jalil AfghaniUrdu film
Megh Bhanga Rode
MilanRahmanDeeba, Rahman, Shawkat Akbar, Subhash DuttaUrdu film
Onek Diner ChenaKhan Ataur RahmanSirajul Islam
PaiseyMustafizShabnam, Azim, Subhash Dutta, Rani SarkarUrdu film
Raja Elo ShohoreMohiuddinSirajul Islam28 August
SangamZahir RaihanRosy Samad, Harun, Khalil, Sumita DeviUrdu film, the first ever full length colored film produced in the entire Pakistan.
SutorangSubhash DuttaSubhash Dutta, KaboriThe first directorial venture of Subhash Dutta and the debut film of Kabori. The film won the second prize in Frankfurt Film Festival, 1964.
ShadiQaiser PashaDeeba, Nasima Khan, Chitra, Jalil AfghaniUrdu film
Sheet BikelSirajul Islam
TanhaBaby IslamShamim Ara, Haroon, Sheikh Hasan, Rani SarkarUrdu film; only film in which Shabnam appeared as guest star
Yeh Bhi Aik KahaniS. M. LatifChitra, Haroon, Badar, MishbahUrdu film
1965
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Akhri StationSaroor Bara BankaviShabnam, Shawkat Akbar, Rani Sarkar, Subhash DuttaUrdu film
BahanaZahir RaihanKabari, Rahman, Garaj Babu16 AprilSecond Urdu film of Zahir Raihan
Ekaler Rupkotha
Godhulir Prem
Janajani
KajalNazrul IslamShabnam, Khalil, Subhash Dutta, Anwar HossainUrdu film
Kaise KahunMuhammad Saddique KhanShabnam, Khalil, Subhash DuttaUrdu film; Nadeem got his debut as a film singer in this film
MalaMustafizSultana Zaman, Azim, SujataUrdu film
Nodi O Nari
RupbanSalahuddinSujataShirajul Islam,Anwar Hossain, Sk. Latif, Chandanatif'Romance5 NovemberThe landmark melodious film in Bangla with first attraction all public specially women categories urban to village.
SagarEhteshamShabnam, Azim, Subhash DuttaUrdu film
Saat RangFateh LohaniSultana Zaman, Azim, Qazi KhaliqReleased in both Urdu and Bengali languages
1966
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13 No Feku Ostagar LaneSujata,Kamal Ahmed,Razzak
Abar Bonobase RupbanSalahuddinMannan, Sujata,
Apon Dulal
BehulaZahir RaihanSumita Devi,Abdur Razzak,Suchanda,Javed Rahim,Amzad Hossain
BeganaShabnam, KhalilUrdu film
BhaiyaQuazi JahirUrdu film
Bhawal Sannyasi
DaakbabuMustafeez
Daak BanglaMustafeez
EindhanUrdu film
Gunai BibiAkhtar Hussain,DilrubaAlso melodious film in Bangla tuned by Sattya Shaha
Ghar Ki LazUrdu film
JalaUrdu film
Kagojer NoukaSubhash Dutta
Kar Bou?
Mohua
Phir Milenge Hum DonoSyed Shamsul HaqUrdu film
Poonam Ki RatRosy Samad, Shawkat Akbar, MehfuzUrdu film
ParwanaNasima Khan, Hassan ImamUrdu film
Rahim Badshah O RupbanIbna MizanMannan, Sujata
Raja Sannyasi
Son of PakistanFazlul HaqueFaridur Reza Sagar, Keka Firdausi
UjalaKamal Ahmed
Zarina SundoriIbna MizanMannan, Sujata, Suchanda, Raju Ahmed, Rabiul
1967
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Ayna O AbashistaSubhash DuttaAzim, Suchanda
AnowaraZahir Raihan
Agun Niye KhelaZahir RaihanSumita Devi
AlibabaNazrul IslamAshish Kumar Louho, Sumita Devi, Sirajul Islam19 October
BalaShibly SadikAnwara
Chawa PawaNarayan Ghosh MitaSirajul Islam
Chakori EhteshamShabana, NadimThe debut film of both Shabana & Nadim
Chotey Sahab MustafeezShabana, Nadim
Darshan RahmanShabnam, Rahman, Fateh Lohani, Mehfooz
HeeramonShibly SadikSirajul Islam
Hamdam
Is Dharti Par
Jongli MeyeIbne MizanAzim, Sabana
Julekha
Kanchon MalaSabder Ali BhayanMannan, Sujata, Fate Lohani, Hasmat, Rabiul
Main Bhi Insan HoonUrdu film
Moyur Ponkhi
NoyontaraKazi ZaheerAzim,Suchanda,Sirajul Islam
Nawab SirajuddaulaKhan Ataur RahmanAnwar Hossain, Anowara,Khan Ata,M A Samad,Tulip,Matin,Black AnwarOne of the very few historical films made in those days. While Anwar Hossain called in locally "uncrowned Nawab". The film received the "Best Film Award" in the International Film Festival, Tashkent in 1967.
ObhishapSumita Devi
Oporajeyo
Saiful Mulk BadiuzzamalAzizur RahmanAzim,SujataAzizur Rahman's debut film
Uljhan Rosy Samad, Khalil
1968
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AbirbhabSubhash DuttaRazzak,Koborie,Azim,Sultana Zaman
Arun Barun KironmalaKhan Ataur RahmanAzim, Koborie, Mannan,
Ballo BondhuAmzad HossainRazzak,Koborie
Bhaggya Chakra
Banshori
Chena Ochena
ChompakoliMannan, Chandana, Kabita
Chorabali
Kuch Boron KonnyaShalauddin
Modhumala
Momer AloMustafa Mehmud
Nishi Holo Bhor
Notun Digonto
Oporichita
PoroshmoniZahir ChowdhuryMannan, Suchanda, Anower Hossain
Rakhal BondhuIbne MizanAzim, Sujata, Mannan
Rup KumariKamal AhmedMannan, Kobita
Rupbaner RupkothaMannan, Sujata
Saat Bhai ChampaDilip ShomKabori, Azim, Khan Ataur Rahman
Sheet BosontoShibly Sadik
Shahid TitumirIbne Mijan
Sokhina
SongsarZahir RaihanRazzak, Shuchanda, Babita This was the debut film of Bobita, who was named "Subarna" for this film. She played as the daughter of her real-life sister Shuchanda in this film.
Sopto Dinga
Suorani DuoraniZahir RaihanRazzak,Suchanda,bebie Zaman
Soye Nadia Jagay Pani
Jugli Phool
Jugnu Sharmili Ahmed, Hassan Imam
Tum Mere Ho
Chand Aur Chandni EhteshamNadim, Shabana, Shuchanda
Gori
Kuli MustafeezShabana, Nadim
Jahan Bajay Sehnai Shuchanda, Rahman, Anwar Hossain
1969
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AgontukBabul ChaudhuryRazzak,Koborie
AlingonSubhash Dutt
Alomoti
Alor Pipasa
Beder Meye
Bhanu Moti
Ek Jalim Ek Hasina
Jowar BahataKhan Ataur RahmanKhan Ata, Rahman, Shabnam, Rosy
Mayar SongsarJahir RaihanKhan Ata,Sumita Devie
MoynamotiKazi JahirRazzak, Kabori Sarwar
MoluaLokman Hossain FakirMannan, Kabita, Hasmot, Rabiul-
Moner Moto BouRahim NawazKhan Ata,Razzak,Suchanda
Mukti
Naginir PremIbne Mizan
Neel Akasher NicheNarayon Ghosh MitaRazzak, Kabori Sarwar, Anwar Hossain, Rosy, Kobita
Notun Nam-e DakoMomtaz Ali
Notun Fuler Gondho
ObanchitoKamal AhmedAzim, Sujata, Rozi,Anwar Hossain
Padma Nodir Majhi
Palabodol
Paruler Songsar
Patal Purir RajkonnaIbne MizanAzim, Sujata, Mannan, Inam Ahmed
Protikar
Shesh PorjontoBabul ChoudhurieRazzak, Bobita, Bebie Zaman
SwornokomolIbne Mizan
Jeena Bhi Mushkil Sirajul Islam
Daagh EhteshamShabana, Nadim
Pyasa
Kangan
Anari MustafeezShabana, Nadim,Azmol Huda Mithue
Mere Arman Mere Sapne Sujata, Azim
Geet Kahin Sangit Kahin Nasima Khan, Mohammad Ali
Ek Zalim Ek Hasina
Razzak, Kabori, Mannan-

1970s

1970s