Shankha Dasgupta


Shankha Dasgupta is a Bangladeshi filmmaker known for his web series Boli, Guti, and Priyo Maloti 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.

Career

Dasgupta 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.
He gained recognition for his work on several projects, including directing the TV series Guti, which explores the drug smuggling scene in Dhaka and features actress Azmeri Haque Badhan. The series received acclaim for its narrative depth and character development. Dasgupta also directed the TV series Boli where Chanchal Chowdhury appaired as a robber got mixed criticism and the short film Shundarchan, Shunno Theke Shuru, featuring Tahsan and Sunerah Binte Kamal, was one of the episodes of Close up Kache Ashar Golpo 2021. His feature film Dear Maloti will premiere in Cairo International Film Festival and then will be available in OTT. Another film named Fifty Fifty announced under the Ministry of Love film series.

Criticism

Actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and Shankha faced severe backlash for accidentally covering up a graffiti of Sohagi Jahan Tonu, a rape and murder victim, with a poster for the film Prio Maloti. Critics argue that this incident reflects a lack of sensitivity and awareness, especially given the ongoing fight for justice for Tonu. Despite Mehazabien's prompt apology and removal of the poster, many believe that such actions demonstrate a disregard for important social issues.

Recognition

Dasgupta'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 and Cairo International Film Festival for his film debut feature film Priyo Maloti. 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.