Ispahani and Arif Jahan () the duo Dhallywood film directors are known for thriller and action genres. They also co-own the film production company's Diganta Chalachitra and Nakkhatra Chalachitra. They have also directed movies for other production company's in Dhallywood.
Career M. N. Ispahani and Arif Al Ashraf are cousins originally from Brahman Baria. They both started their careers with the help of Delwar Jahan Jhantu, a renowned film director and producer who is also their uncle.
Their uncle Delwar Jahan Jhantu advised them to first assist in film direction and hired them as his film assistant directors. Shahidul Haque Shikder helped them in directing their first film Bidrohi Bodhu. After that their film journey began as directors, then they started producing movies. The first Bengali film they produced was ‘Gulam’ with Shakib Khan, Shabnoor anddipjol in 2001. Since then, they have directed 17 movies and produced 14 movies and has distributed the movies Purno Dairgha Prem Kahini 1, Purno Dairgha Prem Kahini 2, Warning and Faad The Trap. The duo are known for taking inspiration from Bollywood films and adding glamour.
Filmography Year Title Artist Notes 1995 Bidrohi Bodhu Shabana, Alamgir, Bapparaj, Moushumi Directional Debut 1996 Lat Shaheber Meye Alamgir, Omar Sani, Moushumi Director 1997 Shukher Shorgo Shabana, Alamgir, Omar Sani, Moushumi Director 1998 Amar Bou Shakil Khan, Popy Director 1998 Tumi Shundor Omar Sani, Moushumi Director 1999 Shotru Dhongsho Shakil Khan, Ilias Kanchan, Nuton, Bhagyashree Indo Bangla Joint venture with Shree Venkatesh Films 1999 Mostafa Bhai Manna, Moushumi Director 2000 Golam Shakib Khan, Shabnur, Dipjol Director & Producer 2001 Shikari Shakib Khan, Purnima, Rubel, Dipjol Director & Producer 2002 Nayok Manna, Moushumi Director & Producer 2003 Villain Manna, Purnima Director & Producer 2004 Amader Sontan Razzak, Kabori, Manna, Neha Director & Producer 2005 Sontrashi Munna Manna, Moushumi Director & Producer 2007 Aslam Bhai Manna, Jona Director 2007 Jomoj Shakib Khan, Popy, Nodi Producer 2007 Machine Man Manna, Apu Biswas, Moushumi Producer 2008 Ek Buk Bhalobasha Emon, Apu Biswas Director & Producer 2009 O Sathi Re Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas Producer 2013 Dhakar King Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas Producer 2013 Prem Prem Paglami Bappy Chowdhury, Achol Producer 2015 Gunda - The Terrorist Bappy Chowdhury, Achol, Amrita Khan, Tanvir Director 2018 Nayok Bappy Chowdhury, Adhora KhanDirector 2022 Hridita ABM Sumon, Puja Cherry RoyDirector
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External links Ispahani Arif Jahan in BMDb M. N. Ispahani on Facebook