Entertainment Desk :
Bangladeshi cinema has been gradually making way into the Pakistani market, with two previous film releases premiering with English subtitles.
This time, the cross-border cultural exchange will deepen as ‘Jongli’ becomes the first Bangladeshi film to be dubbed in Urdu for its release in Pakistan, said a press release.
Pakistani distribution of Jongli’s is being handled by a Lahore-based company, Cine Entertainment, which confirmed the release plans.
Zahid Hasan Abhi, the producer and head of The Abhi Kathachitra, said they’re
aiming to release the film
in Pakistan on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
He said, “‘Jongli’ will be released in Urdu in Pakistan. We’ve already sent the film, and local voice actors are currently working on the dubbing process. We’re optimistic that the movie will do well there.”
The film ‘Jongli’, directed by M Raahim, features a cast that includes Siam Ahmed, Shobnom Bubly, Dighi, and child actress Nairita.