| Shankha Dasgupta | |
| Native Name: | শঙ্খ দাশগুপ্ত |
| Birth Date: | 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation: | Filmmaker |
| Years Active: | 2010–present |
| Notable Works: | Boli (2022), Guti (2023), Priyo Maloti (2024) |
| Awards: | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards |
Shankha Dasgupta (Bengali: শঙ্খ দাশগুপ্ত, born 1985) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker known for his web series Boli (2021), Guti (2023), and Dear Maloti (2024) 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.[1] [2] [3]
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.[4] [5]
He gained recognition for his work on several projects, including directing the TV series Guti (2023), which explores the drug smuggling scene in Dhaka and features actress Azmeri Haque Badhan.[6] [7] The series received acclaim for its narrative depth and character development.[8] Dasgupta also directed the TV series Boli (2021) where Chanchal Chowdhury appaired as a robber got mixed criticism and the short film Shundarchan (2019), Shunno Theke Shuru (2021), featuring Tahsan and Sunerah Binte Kamal, was one of the episodes of Close up Kache Ashar Golpo 2021.[9] His feature film Dear Maloti will premiere in Cairo International Film Festival and then will be available in OTT.[10] Another film named Fifty Fifty announced under the Ministry of Love film series.[11] [12]
| Year | Title | Role(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Priyo Maloti | Director, Writer (featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury) | |
| 2023 | Guti | TV Series - Director, Writer, (featuring Azmeri Haque Badhan, Nasir Uddin Khan) Released on Chorki | |
| 2021 | Boli | TV Series - Director, (featuring Chanchal Chowdhury, Sohana Saba, Safa Kabir, Salahuddin Lavlu) Released on Hoichoi [13] | |
| 2021 | Shunno Theke Shuru | Short film - Director, (featuring Tahsan and Sunerah Binte Kamal)[14] | |
| 2019 | Shundar Chaan | Short Film - Director |
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 (2019) and Cairo International Film Festival for his film debut feature film Dear Maloti (2024).[15] 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.[16] [17]