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Bangladesh’s First Film 'Mukh O Mukhosh' Made History in 1935
✍️ The Daily Star
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 06:38 PM
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Bangladesh’s inaugural feature film, 'Mukh O Mukhosh', was produced in 1935 under the direction of Abdul Jabbar Khan, marking a landmark in the nation’s cinematic journey.
The 1935 film 'Mukh O Mukhosh' was the first feature produced in what is now Bangladesh, directed by Abdul Jabbar Khan and produced by the Dhaka Film Company.
Filmed in black‑and‑white, the movie was shot in Dhaka and featured a cast of local actors, including the renowned singer‑actor Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Its release on 21 February 1935 drew large crowds and established a foundation for the Bengali film industry in the region.
The production faced limited resources, yet it showcased the technical and artistic ambitions of early South Asian filmmakers.
Today, 'Mukh O Mukhosh' is celebrated as a pioneering work that paved the way for future generations of Bangladeshi cinema.
Filmed in black‑and‑white, the movie was shot in Dhaka and featured a cast of local actors, including the renowned singer‑actor Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Its release on 21 February 1935 drew large crowds and established a foundation for the Bengali film industry in the region.
The production faced limited resources, yet it showcased the technical and artistic ambitions of early South Asian filmmakers.
Today, 'Mukh O Mukhosh' is celebrated as a pioneering work that paved the way for future generations of Bangladeshi cinema.