Iftakar Chowdhury

Iftakar Chowdhury
Born Bangladesh
Occupation Film director
Actor
Years active 2010—present

Iftakar Chowdhury (Bengali: ইফতেখার চৌধুরী) is a Bangladeshi film director. He started his career as a director with the film Khoj: The Search, which starred Ananta Jalil, Barsha and Bobby; Iftakar played a small role. The film was released in 2010, and introduced new technologies in Dhallywood.[1]

Early life and education

He was born to a Bangladeshi that emigrated to New York City. He completed his secondary education from La Guardia High School, later graduating from the College of Staten Island.

Career

He started his career with Khoj: The Search, which did well at the box office.[2] His second movie was Dehorokkhi, starring Anisur Rahman Milon, Kazi Maruf,[3] and Bobby, which was released in 2013.[4] It was a success at the box office.[5][6]

His third film, Agnee, released on 14 February 2014, became an all-time blockbuster.[7][8][9] He has begun shooting Action Jasmine, a remake of the Hindi movie Rowdy Rathore, in which Bobby will star.[10]

Filmography

As Director

Year Film Cast Language Notes
2010 Khoj: The Search Ananta, Barsha, Bobby Bengali First Film
2013 Dehorokkhi Kazi Maruf, Bobby, Milon Bengali
2014 Agnee Mahiya Mahi, Arifin Shuvoo Bengali
Rajotto[11][12][13]Shakib Khan, Bobby Bengali
2015 Action Jasmine[14] Bobby, Symon Sadik Bengali Post-Production
One Way Bappy, Bobby, Milon Bengali Post-Production
Agnee 2 Mahiya Mahi, Om Bengali Pre-Production
Motka Ria Sen, Mosarof Karim Bengali Pre-Production
Rokkha Bobby, Rudro, John Bengali Pre-Production

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As Actor

Year Film Role Language Notes
2010 Khoj: The Search Anti Hero Bengali
2013 Dehorokkhi Guest Appearance Bengali
2014 Agnee Anti Hero Bengali
2014 One Way Side Villain Bengali
2014 Action Jasmine Director Bengali

See also

References

  1. ↑ Khawaja Ashraful Hawak, Md Abdul Wadud (27 April 2010). "নতুন ধারার 'খোঁজ দ্য সার্চ'". Samakal.com.bd. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  2. ↑ "'খোঁজ-দ্য সার্চ' দেখতে প্রথম দিনেই হলভর্তি দর্শক". Dailyjanakantha.com. 17 April 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "দ্বিতীয় সপ্তাহেও সগৌরবে চলছে 'দেহরক্ষী'". Media Times 24. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "দেহরক্ষী নতুন কিছু কী পেলাম?". Samakal. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  5. ↑ "সকল শ্রেণীর দর্শকের ‘দেহরক্ষী’". Media Times 24. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  6. ↑ "Dehorokkhi hits the box office". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  7. ↑ "Mahiya Mahi’s new action avatar".
  8. ↑ "অগ্নির অগ্নিঝরা প্রমো".
  9. ↑ "সেন্সর ছারপত্র পেল ‘অগ্নি’".
  10. ↑ "চলচ্চিত্র নির্মাতাদের চোখে ২০১৩ বড় পর্দায় বসন্তের হাওয়া...".
  11. ↑ "Shakib & Boby once again for Rajotto". kalerkantho.com. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  12. ↑ "Shakib Khan's Rajotto with Boby". samakal.net. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  13. ↑ "Shakib Khan's Rajotto". bmdb.com. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  14. ↑ "সংসদের সামনে চোর-পুলিশের খেলা".
  15. ↑ "Action Lady 2014 Bangla Movie By Bobby".