Shankha Dasgupta (Bengali: শঙ্খ দাশগুপ্ত, born 1985) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker known for his web series Boli (2021), Guti (2023), and Dear Maloti (2024) features Mehazabien Chowdhury selected in international competition in Cairo International Film Festival 2024 and Cinema of the World competition in International Film Festival of India 2024.[1][2][3]
Shankha Dasgupta | |
|---|---|
| শঙ্খ দাশগুপ্ত | |
| Born | 1985 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Notable work | Boli (2022), Guti (2023), Priyo Maloti (2024) |
| Awards | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards |
Career
editDasgupta began his career in 2010, directing television dramas and commercials for local and multinational clients. In 2012, he founded FILMY FEATURES, a production house based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[4][5]
He gained recognition for his work on several projects, including directing the TV series Guti (2023), which explores the drug smuggling scene in Dhaka and features actress Azmeri Haque Badhan.[6][7] The series received acclaim for its narrative depth and character development.[8] Dasgupta also directed the TV series Boli (2021) where Chanchal Chowdhury appaired as a robber got mixed criticism and the short film Shundarchan (2019), Shunno Theke Shuru (2021), featuring Tahsan and Sunerah Binte Kamal, was one of the episodes of Close up Kache Ashar Golpo 2021.[9] His feature film Dear Maloti will premiere in Cairo International Film Festival and then will be available in OTT.[10] Another film named Fifty Fifty announced under the Ministry of Love film series.[11][12]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Priyo Maloti | Director, Writer (featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury) |
| 2023 | Guti | TV Series - Director, Writer, (featuring Azmeri Haque Badhan, Nasir Uddin Khan) Released on Chorki |
| 2021 | Boli | TV Series - Director, (featuring Chanchal Chowdhury, Sohana Saba, Safa Kabir, Salahuddin Lavlu) Released on Hoichoi [13] |
| 2021 | Shunno Theke Shuru | Short film - Director, (featuring Tahsan and Sunerah Binte Kamal)[14] |
| 2019 | Shundar Chaan | Short Film - Director |
Recognition
editDasgupta's storytelling and contribution to Bangladeshi entertainment have earned him recognition in the industry and in festival circuit including Jaipur International Film Festival, Nepal International Film Festival for short film Shundar Chaan (2019) and Cairo International Film Festival for his film debut feature film Dear Maloti (2024).[15]For web series Guti, Shankha along with Abu Sayeed Rana, Jaheen Faruque Ameen and Robiul Alam Robi he won Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award.[16][17]
References
edit- ^ "أفلام المسابقة الدولية في مهرجان القاهرة السينمائي 2024.. عروض عالمية أولى". العين الإخبارية (in Arabic). 2024-11-03. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Mehazabien makes big screendebut with shankha".
- ^ "Dear Maloti". IFFI Goa. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Misha, Rakshanda Rahman (2021-10-14). "Puja means reliving my childhood memories: Shankha Dasgupta". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "3 ways to turn into a filmmaker". The Business Standard. 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Aziz, Irfan (2023-02-01). "Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Shankha Dasgupta". www.chorki.com. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Zaheen, Aysha (2021-12-08). "Boli: A crime thriller with wasted potential". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Boli (2021) Review: Chanchal Chowdhury's Revenge Thriller is Mediocre | Leisurebyte". 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ হোসেন, মকফুল (2023-08-04). "১২ সিনেমারই কেন্দ্রে থাকবে প্রেম". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ প্রতিবেদক, বিনোদন (2023-08-04). "মিনিস্ট্রি অব লাভ: ভালোবাসা মন্ত্রণালয়ে কে কোন দায়িত্বে". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Rtvonline. "সুখবর দিলেন মেহজাবীন". RTV Online (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Web Series "Boli": Chanchal Chowdhury Again in an Unprecedented Character". The Business Standard. 2021-09-19. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Misha, Rakshanda Rahman (2021-10-14). "Puja means reliving my childhood memories: Shankha Dasgupta". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Shankha Das Gupta | Nepal International Film Festival". 2020-01-31. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Meril-Prothom Alo Awards: A glitzy silver jubilee celebration". Prothomalo. 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ রিপোর্ট, স্টার অনলাইন (2024-11-04). "কায়রো ফিল্ম ফেস্টিভ্যালে বাংলাদেশের 'প্রিয় মালতী'". The Daily Star Bangla. Retrieved 2024-11-04.