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Alpha-i
Alpha-i Studios Ltd. is a Bangladeshi film production and distribution company, founded by Shahriar Shakil. Apart from producing and distributing Bengali films in Bangladesh, India (West Bengal) and other countries, it also distributes Hollywood films in Bangladesh. The other divisions of the company include exhibition, TV content production, digital cinema, new media and IPR syndication. Alpha-i and Kolkata-based production company Shree Venkatesh Films have jointly established ''SVF Alpha-i Entertainment Limited'' in Bangladesh. The company's managing director A chief executive officer (CEO), also known as a chief executive or managing director, is the top-ranking corporate officer charged with the management of an organization, usually a company or a nonprofit organization. CEOs find roles in variou ... is Shahriar Shakil, and its chairman is Mahendra Soni. It specializes in producing Bangladeshi films. Filmography Feature films Web films References Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toofan (2024 Film)
''Toofan'' is a 2024 Bangladeshi Bengali-language crime thriller film directed by Raihan Rafi and produced by Shahriar Shakil under the banner of Alpha-i Studios Limited. The story of the film revolves around a gangster of Bangladesh in the nineties, featuring Shakib Khan along with Mimi Chakraborty and Masuma Rahman Nabila, while Chanchal Chowdhury made an extended cameo appearance. It is the first collaboration between Khan, Rafi and Chowdhury. The film is marked Khan's 250th film. ''Toofan'' is the highest grossing Bangladeshi film of all time, highest grossing Bangladeshi film of 2024 and globally the most widely released Bangladeshi film of all time, having been released in nearly twenty countries, as well as the first and only Bangladeshi film to have grossed over . Plot In 1994, aspiring actor Shanto goes to FDC looking for a role in a movie but is dismissed. On the set, costume designer Julie mistakes Shanto for a background dancer and sends him to the dance flo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chorki
Chorki is a Bangladeshi subscription-based over-the-top media service owned by Transcom Group via Prothom Alo subsidiary of Mediastar Limited, and it was launched on 12 July 2021. The service shows original content and content from other providers, including television series, films, and documentaries. The service is available in an ad-free version with limited content, while the premium tier includes a larger content library including original shows and films. History Mediastar Ltd. in 2020 to launch an OTT platform and named it Chorki. Film maker Redoan Rony is the CEO of Chorki and Zaraif Hossain is the President, Head of Strategy, Chorki. In April 2021, Indian High Commission of Dhaka shares 38 documentary films with Chorki. On 12 July 2021, a launching ceremony was held on online due to the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic and Chorki started its journey with a motto - ''Film, Fun, Foorti''. Jaya Ahsan and many more stars joined in online in this opening ceremony. Chorki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peyarar Subash
''Peyarar Subash'' (Fragrance of Guava) is a 2024 Bangladeshi psychological thriller film directed by Nurul Alam Atique and co-produced by Alpha-i Studios Ltd. and Chorki. The film star Ahmed Rubel and Jaya Ahsan, along with Tariq Anam Khan, Sushoma Sarkar and Nur Imran Mithu. Ahmad Rubel died of illness on the way to the premiere show of the film the day before its release. Cast * Ahmed Rubel * Jaya Ahsan as Peyara * Tariq Anam Khan * Sushoma Sarkar * Noor Imran Mithu Filming The filming was begun in 2016. It was stopped in late 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, with intermittent breaks after the start of work. After that it took another three years to complete the remaining post-production work. Release Producer Shahriar Shakil confirmed with ''Ei Samay'' that the film has received the censor clarification from Bangladesh Film Censor Board The Bangladesh Film Certification Board is a regulatory agency that is responsible for the censorship of film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surongo
''Surongo'' (, ) is a 2023 Bangladeshi crime thriller film directed by Raihan Rafi and produced by Alpha-i and Chorki (streaming service), Chorki. The film features Afran Nisho and Tama Mirza as lead roles. It is the debut film of Afran Nisho on the big screen. It's The first installment of Raihan Rafi Cinematic Universe. Plot Masud, an electrician, falls in love with Moyna when he sees her one day while fixing a street light. They later meet while repairing the refrigerator at Moyna's house and develop a romantic relationship. Masud and Moyna get married. Masud gets a job in Malaysia so that he can support his new family. In Masud's absence, Moyna gets gifts from his friend Jahir and develops an Extramarital sex, extramarital relationship with him. Later, Moyna leaves Masud and runs away with Jahir. However, after she Elopement, elopes with him, she learns that Jahir is already married. Masud returns to Bangladesh to find that his home was repossessed by the chairman of his un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afran Nisho
Ahammed Fazle Rabbi (born 8 December 1980), known popularly as Afran Nisho, is a Bangladeshi actor, story writer and playback singer. He won Meril Prothom Alo Awards for critics' choice Best TV Actor for his role in the TV drama ''Jog Biyog'' in (2016) and he wrote story and singing debut for director Kajal Arefin Ome's TV drama ''Muthophone'' (2019). He also won Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best TV Actor for his role in '' Punorjonmo'' (2021). He made his debut in film as a lead in '' Surongo'' (2023) directed by Raihan Rafi. Personal life Nisho was born in Bhuapur, Tangail, Bangladesh on 8 December 1980. He married Trisha in 2011 and they have one child. Career Nisho began his career as a model in a television commercial in 2003. Nisho has worked in countless TV dramas, telefilms and TV series and has done around 850+ TV works for countless TV channels. He has worked with celebrities such as Mehazabien Chowdhury, Tanjin Tisha, Aupee Karim, Ziaul Faruq Apurba, Tahsa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Managing Director
A chief executive officer (CEO), also known as a chief executive or managing director, is the top-ranking corporate officer charged with the management of an organization, usually a company or a nonprofit organization. CEOs find roles in various organizations, including public and private corporations, Nonprofit organization, nonprofit organizations, and even some government organizations (notably state-owned enterprises). The governor and CEO of a corporation or company typically reports to the board of directors and is charged with maximizing the value of the business, which may include maximizing the profitability, market share, revenue, or another financial metric. In the nonprofit and government sector, CEOs typically aim at achieving outcomes related to the organization's mission, usually provided by legislation. CEOs are also frequently assigned the role of the main manager of the organization and the highest-ranking officer in the C-suite. Origins The term "chief executi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nurul Alam Atique
Nurul Alam Atique () is a Bangladeshi television dramatist, scriptwriter and film-maker. Atique received the Bangladesh National Film Award as the best scriptwriter for the full-length feature film '' Kittonkhola'' directed by Abu Sayeed. He also received the National Award for Best Scriptwriter for the film '' Laal Moroger Jhuti'', which he directed himself. This film, based on the Liberation War of 1971 in Bangladesh, won four National Awards, including Best Film. He also received the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards as the best director and best scriptwriter for his first film '' Choturtha Matra''. His film '' Peyarar Subash'' was an official selection of 45th Moscow International Film Festival and was later released in theatres in Bangladesh and available on Chorki. Early life and education Nurul Alam Atique was born in Tangail, Bangladesh. He completed his secondary education at Civil Aviation High School under the Dhaka Board, achieving first division in 1986. He continued h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sushoma Sarkar
Sushoma Sarkar is a Bangladeshi television and film actress who mainly appeared in TV Drama. Career Sushama Sarkar studied in Jahangirnagar University. She appeared in TV dramas like "Progga Paromita", "Bijli", "Dhonni Meye" etc. In 2016, she was cast in Indo-Bangladesh joint venture film Badsha – The Don which stars Jeet and Nusrat Faria. Apart from films and television, she has acted in a number of stage dramas as well. She started with stage dramas 'Janame Janmantare' in 1999. In January 2018 it was confirmed that she'll return to stage dramas with 'Nityopuran' as Draupadi, which is written by Masum Reza. The role was earlier played by seniors like Banya Mirza and Naznin Hasan Chumki. Television *Janame Janmantare *Shada Megher Brishti *Birosher Kabbo *Nitto Puran *Progga Paromita *Bijli *Dhonni Meye *Sonar Suto *Juboraj *Dhaka Jadur Shohor *Nondini *Nulok *Mone Mone *The Village Engineer *Bhalobashar Chotushkun Filmography * Koti Takar Kabin (2006) * The Last Tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tariq Anam Khan
Tariq Anam Khan (born May 10, 1953) is a Bangladeshi actor, director, writer and producer in theatre, television, and film. He was awarded the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for the film '' Desha: The Leader'' in 2014. Later in 2019, he was awarded the Best Actor award at the Bangladesh National Film Award for his performance in the film '' Abar Bosonto''. He is the founding member and leader of the prominent Bangladeshi theatre group Natyakendra, where he holds the position of principal secretary. Khan was a freedom fighter in the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. Early life Born in Satkhira, Khan is the eldest son of Fakhrul Anam Khan and Jahanara Khanam. He has three brothers and four sisters. Role as a freedom fighter in liberation war of Bangladesh Khan was involved in progressive cultural and political activities in Satkhira since before the Liberation War. At the beginning of 1971, he became directly active with the resistance mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Rubel
Ahmed Reza Rubel (5 October 1968–7 February 2024) was a Bangladeshi theatre, film and Actor, television actor. He started his career in Selim Al Deen's theatre group ''Dhaka Theatre''. Later he concentrated on mainstream commercial cinema, starring in six feature films. Rubel then left the film industry to work in tele-dramas. Life and career Ahmed Rezaul Islam (Ruble/Rubel) started his career working for ''Dhaka Theatre'', a theatre group of Selim Al Deen. Then he moved to act in commercial Bengali movies. He starred in the movie ''Aakhri Hamla'' and played in a negative role in his subsequent movie. He came back to theatre again to work in ''Bonopangshul'', a theatrical drama. At this point he moved to television dramas by director Aatiqul Huq Chowdhury. His first appearance in television was Giasuddin Selim, Giyasuddin Selim's ''Swapnojatra''. He followed in Humayun Ahmed's Eid drama ''Pushpo Kotha'' where he played the character ''Ghora Mojid''. He came to limelight in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaya Ahsan
Jaya Maswood (born 1 July), popularly known as Jaya Ahsan, is a Bangladeshi film actress, model, producer and playback singer. Starting her career as a model and, later, as a film actress, she works mostly in Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali films. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress six times for her performances in the films ''Guerrilla'' (2011), '' Chorabali'' (2012), '' Zero Degree'' (2015), '' Debi'' (2018), '' Alatchakra'' (2021), and ''Beauty Circus'' (2022). She also earned four Filmfare Awards East, Zee Cine Awards, and Meril-Prothom Alo Awards. Early life Ahsan was born to A. S. Maswood (d. 2012) and Rehana Maswood in Bangladesh. She has a younger sister and brother. Along with her formal education, she took a diploma course in Rabindra Sangeet and training in classical music. She first appeared on television when she performed in the teledrama ''Panchami''. She modeled for a calendar which caught the eye of Afzal Hossain, who later offered her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
