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Cinema Of Bangladesh
The Cinema of Bangladesh, locally known as Bangla cinema, is a diverse and vibrant entity, consisting of films produced across various regions in Bangladesh, each contributing its unique linguistic and cultural perspective. Beyond the dominant Dhaka based Bengali-language film industry Dhollywood (), which is a portmanteau of "Dhaka" and "Cinema of the United States, Hollywood", Bangladesh is home to cinema in several other languages and dialects. For instance, Chakma cinema from Bandarban, Garo language, Garo cinema from Sherpur, Bangladesh , Sherpur, Meitei language, Meitei and Sylheti language, Sylheti cinema from Sylhet, Chittagonian language, Chatgaiya cinema from Chattogram. These regional cinemas play a crucial role in preserving and promoting the linguistic and cultural heritage of the country. 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 i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of The United States
The cinema of the United States, primarily associated with major film studios collectively referred to as Hollywood, has significantly influenced the global film industry since the early 20th century. Classical Hollywood cinema, a filmmaking style developed in the 1910s, continues to shape many American films today. While French filmmakers Auguste and Louis Lumière are often credited with modern cinema's origins, American filmmaking quickly rose to global dominance. As of 2017, more than 600 English-language films were released annually in the U.S., making it the fourth-largest producer of films, trailing only India, Japan, and China. Although the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand also produce English-language films, they are not directly part of the Hollywood system. Due to this global reach, Hollywood is frequently regarded as a transnational cinema with some films released in multiple language versions, such as Spanish and French. Contemporary Hollyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukh O Mukhosh
''Mukh O Mukhosh'' () was the first Bengali-language feature film to be made in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). It was produced by Iqbal Films and directed by Abdul Jabbar Khan. Nuruzzaman (d. 1975) was the founder producer of Iqbal Films. The film was released in East Pakistan on 3 August 1956. It was released in Dhaka, Chittagong, Narayanganj, and Khulna. The film was commercially successful as viewers were enticed to watch the first feature film to be made in the region. It earned a total of during its initial run. Background A film titled ''Sukumari'' (The Good Girl) was made in 1928, which is claimed to be the first Bengali-produced short film in the region. Also ''The Last Kiss'', a silent feature film, was produced by the Dhaka Nawab family and released in 1931. But ''Mukh O Mukhosh'' became the first full-feature sound film produced in East Bengal (later East Pakistan and then Bangladesh) region. In the early 1950s, the film industry in erstwhile East Bengal was virt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Kiss (1931 Film)
''The Last Kiss'' is a 1931 British Indian silent film, directed by Ambuj Gupta. The film was produced by the Dhaka Nawab family and was the first film to be full-length feature film from eastern Bengal (modern-day Bangladesh). Shot in Dhaka, post-production work was done in Calcutta. ''The Last Kiss'' was released by the Mukul Theater. The film is considered lost. The two actresses, Lolita and Charubala Devi, were brought from brothels in Dhaka. The film was sold to the Aurora Film Company of Calcutta. Plot The full plot of the film is unknown, and sources vary about it. Khwaja Shahed said it was about a conflict between two family members. Khwaja Zahir said the plot involved the hero's wife being kidnapped, and the hero subsequently finding her in the bedroom of the villain, leading to a fight in which both the hero and his wife die. Cast * Khwaja Ajmal as a hero * Khaza Nasrullah as a villain * Lolita as the hero's wife * Shailen Roy as the chief robber * Khaza Adel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukumari (film)
''Sukumari'' (; ; ) is a 1929 short film, the first ever made film based in Dhaka, British India (present-day Bangladesh), initiated by enthusiasts from the Nawab family of Dhaka. Inspired by their encouragement, Ambuja Prasanna Gupta directed this experimental short silent film in 1927.বাংলাদেশের চলচ্চিত্র নিয়ে কিছু জানা কথা , Tapan Bagchi The actors and crew were all residents of Dhaka, and it was their first experience in filmmaking. Consequently, the producers, director, actors, and entire crew of this film are considered the pioneers of film production in Dhaka, and thus, in Bangladesh. Cast and crew Casting ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melodrama
A melodrama is a Drama, dramatic work in which plot, typically sensationalized for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodrama is "an exaggerated version of drama". Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or extremely sentimentality, sentimental, rather than on action. Characters are often Character (arts)#Round vs. flat, flat and written to fulfill established character archetypes. Melodramas are typically set in the private sphere of the home, focusing on morality, family issues, love, and marriage, often with challenges from an outside source, such as a "temptress", a scoundrel, or an aristocratic villain. A melodrama on stage, film, or television is usually accompanied by dramatic and suggestive music that offers further cues to the audience of the dramatic beats being presented. In scholarly and historical musical contexts, melodramas are Victorian era, Victorian dramas in which orchestral music or son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chattogram
Chittagong ( ), officially Chattogram, (, ) (, or ) is the second-largest city in Bangladesh. Home to the Port of Chittagong, it is the busiest port in Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal. The city is also the business capital of Bangladesh. It is the administrative seat of an eponymous division and district. The city is located on the banks of the Karnaphuli River between the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the Bay of Bengal. In 2022, the Chittagong District had a population of approximately 9.2 million according to a census conducted by the government of Bangladesh. In 2022, the city area had a population of more than 5.6 million. The city is home to many large local businesses and plays an important role in the Bangladeshi economy. One of the world's oldest ports with a functional natural harbor for centuries, Chittagong appeared on ancient Greek and Roman maps, including on Ptolemy's world map. It was located on the southern branch of the Silk Road. In the 9th century, mercha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chittagonian Language
Chittagonian ( or ) or Chittagonian Bengali is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in parts of the Chittagong Division in Bangladesh. Chittagonian and Standard Bengali are not inherently mutually intelligible, although it is considered by some as a nonstandard Bengali dialect. Chittagonian is also considered to be a separate language by some linguists. While Chittagonian is linguistically distinct, its speakers identify with Bengali culture and the Bengali language. It is mutually intelligible with the Rohingya language, Chakma language and with a lesser extent to Noakhailla. It is estimated (2006) that Chittagonian has 13 million speakers, principally in Bangladesh. Classification Chittagonian is a member of the Bengali-Assamese sub-branch of the Eastern group of Indo-Aryan languages, a branch of the wider Indo-European language family. It is derived through an Eastern Middle Indo-Aryan from Old Indo-Aryan, and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European. grouped the dialects o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylhet
Sylhet (; ) is a Metropolis, metropolitan city in the north eastern region of Bangladesh. It serves as the administrative center for both the Sylhet District and the Sylhet Division. The city is situated on the banks of the Surma River and, as of 2025, the metro area population of Sylhet is estimated to be 1,033,000, reflecting a 3.4% increase from 2024. Making it third-largest urban area. Sylhet is known for its tea plantations and natural scenery. The region has been inhabited since ancient times, and since the city's establishment in the 14th century has been ruled by various dynasties including the Mughals, the British Empire, British, and the Nawabs of Bengal. The city is also home to several important landmarks, such as one of the Islamic sites in Bangladesh, the Shah Jalal Dargah, which attracts thousands of pilgrims annually. Sylhet is also the first city in the country to have a road with no overhead cable. Sylhet is one of the most economically important cities in Bang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylheti Language
Sylheti (Sylheti Nagri: , ''síloṭi'', ; , ''sileṭi'', ) is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language spoken by an estimated 11 million people, primarily in the Sylhet Division of Bangladesh, Barak Valley of Assam, and northern parts of Tripura in India."Sylheti is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by about 11 million people in India and Bangladesh (Hammarström et al., 2017). Sylheti is an Eastern Indo-Aryan language, primarily spoken in the Sylhet division of Bangladesh, and in Barak valley, in Assam of the India and in the northern parts of the state of Tripura in India." Besides, there are substantial numbers of Sylheti speakers in the Indian states of Meghalaya, Manipur, and Nagaland as well as diaspora communities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and the Middle East. It is variously perceived as either a Bengali dialects, dialect of Bengali or a language in its own right. While most linguists consider it an independent language,"Along the linguistic co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meitei Language
Meitei (; ) also known as Manipuri ), is a Tibeto-Burman language of northeast India. It is the official language and the lingua franca of Manipur and an additional official language in four districts of Assam. It is one of the scheduled languages of India, constitutionally scheduled official languages of the Indian Republic. Meitei is the most widely-spoken Tibeto-Burman languages, Tibeto-Burman language of India and the third most widely spoken language of northeast India after Assamese language, Assamese and Bengali language, Bengali. There are million States of India by Meitei speakers, Meitei native speakers in India according to the 2011 census, million of whom are found in the state of Manipur, where they represent the majority of its population. There are smaller communities in neighbouring Indian states, such as #Assam, Assam (), #Tripura, Tripura (), #Nagaland, Nagaland (), and elsewhere in the country (). The language is also spoken by smaller groups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherpur, Bangladesh
Sherpur is a city in northern Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Sherpur district of Mymensingh Division. Demographics According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Sherpur city had a population of 123,513 and a literacy rate of 79.21%. According to the 2011 Bangladesh census In 2011, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics conducted a national census in Bangladesh, which provided a provisional estimate of the total population of the country as 142,319,000. The previous decennial census was the 2001 census. Data were reco ..., Sherpur city had 22,665 households and a population of 97,979. 20,734 (21.16%) were under 10 years of age. Sherpur had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 56.19%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1000 males. Ethnic population was 591 (0.60%). References Cities in Bangladesh Populated places in Sherpur District {{Mymensingh-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
