Adnan Al Rajeev
Adnan Al Rajeev (11 May 1987) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker, producer and scriptwriter known for his contributions to television, advertising and cinema. He began his career in 2004 and has since been a known in the Bangladeshi entertainment industry. He has served as a creative director and co-director for various productions, including the 2024 season of Coke Studio Bangla.
Adnan Al Rajeev
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- Name
- Adnan Al Rajeev
- Born
- 11 May 1987
- Birthplace
- Tangail, Bangladesh
- Occupation
- Filmmaker, producer, and script writer
- Nationality
- Bangladesh
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Adnan Al Rajeev (11 May 1987) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker, producer and scriptwriter known for his contributions to television, advertising and cinema. He began his career in 2004 and has since been a known in the Bangladeshi entertainment industry. He has served as a creative director and co-director for various productions, including the 2024 season of Coke Studio Bangla.
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• Name — Adnan Al Rajeev • Native Name — আদনান আল রাজীব • Born — 11 May 1987 • Birthplace — Tangail, Bangladesh • Occupation — Filmmaker, producer, and script writer • Years Active — 2004–present
Early life and education
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.
Television and Advertising
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.
International recognition
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.
Television
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
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
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
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Adnan Al Rajeev during the celebration of the Valladolid International Film Festival in 2025
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Life and career
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Life and career
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1987
Adnan Al Rajeev was born on 11 May 1987.
Web and Film Projects
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.
Feature film
Feature film
• Year — Title — Credit as — Notes — References • 2024 — Priyo Maloti — Producer • 2025 — Ali — Director — Short film; Special Mention in the Short Film category at the 78th Cannes Film Festival • 2026 — Untitled project — Director — Directorial debut in feature film; pre-production
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