Delwar Jahan Jhantu (Bengali: দেলোয়ার জাহান ঝন্টু) is a Bangladeshi film director, producer, lyricist, composer, screenwriter, story-writer, Film editor, cinematographer, music director and a freedom fighter.[1][2] He made his directorial debut with the film Leader, he also produced it. His first directorial released was Bonduk, and it was released on 1978. As of 2 August 2019[update] he has directed 75 films in more than four decades of his career, which is the highest directorial venture of any single director in Bangladeshi film and has written screenplays for more than 350 films.[2][3] He won the National Film Awards as Best screenplay for the film Goriber Raja.[1]
Delwar Jahan Jhantu | |
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Born | 1948 |
Other names | Jhantu |
Alma mater | Pak-German Technical Institute |
Occupation(s) | director, producer, screenwriter, story-writer |
Years active | 1978–present |
Style | Folk, mythic, science fiction |
Relatives | Sarowar Jahan (brother) |
Films
edit- Leader
- Bonduk (1979)
- Omar Sharif (1980)
- Selim Javed (1981)
- Al Helal (1982)
- Nagrani (1983)
- Mohal (1984)
- Jhinuk Mala (1985)
- Mujahid (1985)
- Matir Koley (1986)
- Shashi Punnu (1987)
- Shukh Shanti (1987)
- Hati Amar Sathi (1987)
- Poribar (1987)
- Amor (1988)
- Kohinoor (1988)
- Bhai Amar Bhai (1988)
- Ghor Bari (1989)
- Shimul Parul (1990)
- Jadrel Bou (1990)
- Dukhini Ma (1990)
- Palki (1990)
- Stirir Swapno (1991)
- Nache Nagin (1991)
- Nisshartha (1991)
- Bhabir Songshar (1991)
- Rupashi Nagin (1992)
- Shukh Shanti Naginir Prem (1992)
- Shanti Oshanti (1992)
- Goriber Bandhu (1992)
- Bhaier Ador (1993)
- Ruper Rani Ganer Raja (1993)
- Sotto Badi (1993)
- Nach Nagina Nach (1993)
- Jalimer Dushmon (1993)
- Prem Geet (1993)
- Judge Barrister (1994)
- Dakat (1994)
- Deshi Rangbaz (1994)
- Konya Dan (1995)
- Chakrani (1995)
- Buker Dhon (1995)
- Deshi Rangbazz (1995)
- Raag Anuraag (1995)
- Bir Bahadur (1995)
- Harano Prem (1996)
- Bagha Baghini (1996)
- Goriber Songshar (1996)
- Fashir Ashami (1996)
- Bish Bochor Por (1997)
- Five Rifles (1997)
- Nil Sagorer Tirey (1997)
- Prem (1997)
- Jol Dosshu (1997)
- Raja Bangladeshi (1998)
- Goriber Raja Robin Hood (1999)
- Bishe Bhora Nagin (2000)
- Dui Nagin (2001)
- Baap Betir Judho (2001)
- Bir Soinik (2003)
- Bizli Toofan (2004)
- Circus Konya (2004)
- Nach Ruposhi (2005)
- Bokul Phooler Mala (2006)
- Sobai To Bhalobasha Chay (2009)[4]
- Sathi Hara Nagin (2011)
- Headmaster (2014)
- Epar Opar (2015)
- Akash Mahal (2019)[5][6]
- Tumi Acho Tumi Nei (2021)
- Sujon Majhi (2023)
- Bou†
story, screenplay, dialogue and lyrics
edit- Moheshkhalir Bakhe (1978) – (story and lyricist)
- Shishnaag (1979) – (story)
- Shobuj Sathi (1122) – (story)
- Nazma (1983) – (story)
- Laily Majnu (1983) – (lyricist)
- Sokal-Sondha (1984) – story
- Jadu Nogor – (story)
- Protihingsha – (story and dialogue)
- Alif Laila: Aladiner Aschorjo Prodip – (story, screenplay, dialogue, lyrics)
- Nishpap (1986) – (story, screenplay)
- Obodan (1988) – (story)
- Bouma (1989) – (story)
- Bhaijaan' (1989) – (story, screenplay)
- Dhon Rotno (1990) – (story and screenplay)
- Mayer Doa (1990) – (story)
- Nache Nagin (1981) – (story)
- Mayer Ashirbaad (1993) – (story)
- Nag Naginir Prem (1993) – (story)
- Prem Geet (1993) – (story, screenplay, dialogue, lyricist)
- Kanyadan (1995) – (story, screenplay, dialogue, lyrics)
- Boner Raja Tarzan (1995) – (story)
- Jhinuk Mala (1996) – (story)
- Nishthur (1996) – (story, screenplay, dialogue and lyrics)
- Five Rifles (1997) – (story, screenplay, dialogue, lyricist)
- Gotiber Ostad (1997) – (story, screenplay)
- Shoktir Lorai (1997) – (story, screenplay, dialogue)
- Sobar Upore Maa (1997) – (story)
- Shimul Parul (1998) – (story)
- Gariber Samman (1999) – (story)
- Shotru Dhongsho (1999) – (story)
- Bou Shashurir Juddho (2003) – (story)
- Bir Soinik (2003) – (story, dialogue, screenplay)
- Action Lady (2005) – (lyricist)
- Bidrohi Salahuddin (2006) – (story)
- Bakul Phuler Mala (2007) – (screenplay, dialogue)
- Banglar King Kong (2010) – (story)
- Judge Barrister Police Commissioner (2013) – (story)
- Shiri Forhad (2013) – (story)
References
edit- ^ a b ঝন্টু তাঁহার নাম. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ a b চলচ্চিত্র ব্যক্তিত্ব দেলোয়ার জাহান ঝন্টু. Maasranga TV (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 13 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ ঝন্টুর ৭৫. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ 'সবাই তো ভালোবাসা চায়' দেলোয়ার জাহান ঝন্টু. Samakal (in Bengali). 2010. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ^ ইমন-আইরিনের ‘আকাশ মহল’ আসছে ২ আগস্ট. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 2 July 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ দেলোয়ার জাহান ঝন্টুর নতুন ছবি. Samakal (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 January 2020.
External links
edit- Delwar Jahan Jhantu at IMDb
- Delwar Jahan Jhantu at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)