Adnan Al Rajeev

Early life and education Born in Tangail, Bangladesh, Rajeev started his journey in the visual medium at the age of 17. He began as an assistant director at Chabial, a production house founded by filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.

Career

Television and Advertising After five years as an assistant director, Rajeev made his directorial debut with the television film Ucchotoro Podartho Biggan in 2008. He went on to direct several TV dramas, including All Time Dourer Upor (2013), Middle Class Sentiment (2014), and Bikal Belar Pakhi (2017). In addition to television, he has directed numerous television commercials and founded Runout Films.

Web and Film Projects Rajeev expanded into web content with the 2021 release of YouTumor on the OTT platform Chorki. He has produced numerous web films and series for platforms like Chorki and Hoichoi Bangladesh, including titles such as Mohanagar 2, Khachar Vetor Ochin Pakhi, and Nikhoj.

International recognition In 2024, Rajeev co-produced the short film Radikals, which was officially selected for the 63rd Semaine de la Critique at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. He also produced the feature film Dear Maloti, which was selected for the Cairo Film Festival. He is the first Bangladeshi film director to have a short film officially selected for the Short Film Competition at the Cannes Film Festival in the Palme d'Or short film category. The film is titled Ali.

Filmography

Feature film

Television Uccho toro podharto biggan (2009) Lucky Thirteen (2009) Parshoborti Prem Nibedon (2009) @18 All-time Dourer Upor (2013) Middle Class Sentiment (2014) Bikal Belar Pakhi (2017) YouTumor (2021)

Personal life On February 14, 2025, Adnan Al Rajeev married actress Mehazabien Chowdhury. The couple had been in a relationship for around 13 years, before tying the knot.

Accolades Year Award Category Film Result Ref 2025 Meril Prothom Alo Awards-Critics Best Film Priyo Maloti Cannes Film Festival-Special Mention Short Film Ali Toronto International Film Festival Kyiv International Short Film Festival