Delwar Jahan Jhantu

Delwar Jahan Jhantu (Bengali: দেলোয়ার জাহান ঝন্টু) is a Bangladeshi film director, producer, lyricist, composer, screenwriter, story-writer, 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 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] His 2021 directorial venture Tumi Acho Tumi Nei, starring Asif Imrose and Prarthana Fardin Dighi was a box office bomb.[4][5]

Delwar Jahan Jhantu
Born
Brahmanbaria, Chattogram
Other namesJhantu
Alma materPak-German Technical Institute
Occupation(s)Director, producer, screenwriter, story-writer
Years active1978–present
StyleFolk, mythic, science fiction
RelativesSarowar Jahan (brother)

Films
  • Leader
  • Baanduk (1979)
  • Omar Sharif (1980)
  • Salim Javed (1981)
  • Al Helal (1982)
  • Nagrani (1983)
  • Mohal (1984)
  • Jhinuk Mala (1985)
  • Mujahid (1985)
  • Matir Koley (1986)
  • Shashi Punnu (1987)
  • Sukh Shanti (1987)
  • Hati Amar Sathi (1987)
  • Paribar (1987)
  • Aomor (1988)
  • Kohinur (1988)
  • Bhai Amar Bhai (1988)
  • Ghar Bari (1989)
  • Shimul Parul (1990)
  • Jadrel Bou (1990)
  • Dukhini Ma (1990)
  • Palki (1990)
  • Stirir Shopno (1991)
  • Nache Nagin (1991)
  • Nisshartha (1991)
  • Bhabir Songshar (1991)
  • Rupashi Nagin (1992)
  • Sukh Shanti Naginir Prem (1992)
  • Shanti Ashanti (1992)
  • Gariber Bandhu (1992)
  • Bhaier Ador (1993)
  • Ruper Rani Ganer Raja (1993)
  • Satta Badi (1993)
  • Nach Nagina Nach (1993)
  • Jalimer Dushman (1993)
  • Prem Geet (1993)
  • Judge Barrister (1994)
  • Dakat (1994)
  • Deshi Rangbaz (1994)
  • Kanya Dan (1995)
  • Chakrani (1995)
  • Buker Dhon (1995)
  • Rag Anurag (1995)
  • Bir Bahadur (1995)
  • Harano Prem (1996)
  • Bagha Baghini (1996)
  • Gariber Songshar (1996)
  • Fashir Ashami (1996)
  • Bish Bachar Por (1997)
  • Five Rifles (1997)
  • Nil Sagorer Tirey (1997)
  • Prem (1997)
  • Jol Dosshu (1997)
  • Raja Bangladeshi (1998)
  • Gariber Raja Robin Hood (1999)
  • Bishe Bhora Nagin (2000)
  • Dui Nagin (2001)
  • Bap Betir Judho (2001)
  • Bir Soinik (2003)
  • Bijli Toofan (2004)
  • Circus Kanya (2004)
  • Nach Ruposhi (2005)
  • Bokul Phooler Mala (2006)
  • Sobai To Bhalobasha Chay (2009)[6]
  • Sathi Hara Nagin (2011)
  • Headmaster (2014)
  • Epar Opar (2015)
  • Akash Mahal (2019)[7][8]
  • Tumi Acho Tumi Nei (2021)
  • Sujon Majhidagger
  • Boudagger

story, screenplay, dialogue and lyrics
  • Moheshkhalir Bakhe (1978) - (story and lyricist)
  • Shishnaag (1979) - (story)
  • Shobuj Sathi (1982) - (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 (1991) - (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
  1. ঝন্টু তাঁহার নাম. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  2. চলচ্চিত্র ব্যক্তিত্ব দেলোয়ার জাহান ঝন্টু. Maasranga TV (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 13 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  3. ঝন্টুর ৭৫. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  4. অবশেষে শুরু হলো ‘তুমি আছ তুমি নেই’. Dhakatimes News (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  5. অবশেষে শুরু ‘তুমি আছ তুমি নেই’. Janakantha (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  6. 'সবাই তো ভালোবাসা চায়' দেলোয়ার জাহান ঝন্টু. Samakal (in Bengali). 2010. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
  7. ইমন-আইরিনের ‘আকাশ মহল’ আসছে ২ আগস্ট. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  8. দেলোয়ার জাহান ঝন্টুর নতুন ছবি. Samakal (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 January 2020.


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