Nuhash Humayun

I want my films to have international value: Nuhash Humayun

Young filmmaker Nuhash Humayun has carved out a niche for himself in the horror genre. At a recent event organised by the Dhaka University Film Society, he opened up about his journey as a filmmaker, the challenges of making horror films in Bangladesh, and his ambitions for the international stage.

Bangladeshi short ‘A Thing about Kashem’ wins at Rhode Island International Film Festival

Bangladeshi filmmaker Bijon Imtiaz has earned international recognition with his short film “A Thing About Kashem”, which won the Grand Prize in the Alternative Spirit (Short) category at the Rhode Island International Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying event.

Nuhash’s ‘Dui Shaw’ sells out at Fantasia Film Festival premiere

The Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada is known for spotlighting horror, supernatural, and fantasy genres. Nuhash Humayun’s horror web-series “Dui Shaw” was notably screened at the festival yesterday and the director himself is currently in Canada to attend the event.

‘Rongila Kitab’ named Best Web-Series, Nuhash and Mosharraf also win big at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards

The web-series “Rongila Kitab” won the Best Web Series award at the 26th edition of the ongoing Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2024. This Hoichoi original series has been created by Anam Biswas.

Bangladeshi films ‘Dui Shaw’, ‘Saba’ nominated at Raindance Film Festival

Two Bangladeshi films have been officially selected for the 33rd edition of the Raindance Film Festival in the United Kingdom. Nuhash Humayun’s “Dui Shaw” and Maksud Hossain’s “Saba” will be screened under the Narrative Feature category at the prestigious event.

Humayun Ahmed’s ‘Tara Tinjon’ reunites for Nuhash’s ad film

Legendary novelist and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed’s beloved creation "Tara Tinjon" is making a return, thanks to his son, director Nuhash Humayun.

Decentralising filmmaking: Monsoon Revolution Film Production Workshop hosts Dhaka event

The Monsoon Revolution Film Production Workshop has officially been launched under the initiative of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, with the vision of decentralising the filmmaking industry and nurturing new talent from across the country. The workshop aims to create opportunities for aspiring filmmakers beyond Dhaka, empowering them with hands-on training in storytelling, cinematography, production, editing, and the application of technology in filmmaking.

‘Dui Shaw’ earns spot at prestigious SXSW Film Festival

The Chorki original series “Dui Shaw” deviates from traditional horror tropes and since its release, it has been lauded for its masterful portrayal of human desires and rage through gripping tales of fear. Viewers have also praised the series for its exceptional quality, noting that it elevates local storytelling to an international standard.

Nuhash Humayun at a crossroads

Whether it's by crafting a groundbreaking IP with “Pett Kata Shaw”, making history by working with Hollywood juggernaut Jordan Peele, or by being a revered member of the Writers' Guild of America, Nuhash Humayun's journey in Bangladeshi showbiz is nothing short of remarkable. We sat down with the ambitious director days after the release of “Dui Shaw”, the second iteration of his horror phenomenon.

September 3, 2025
September 3, 2025

I want my films to have international value: Nuhash Humayun

Young filmmaker Nuhash Humayun has carved out a niche for himself in the horror genre. At a recent event organised by the Dhaka University Film Society, he opened up about his journey as a filmmaker, the challenges of making horror films in Bangladesh, and his ambitions for the international stage.

August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025

Bangladeshi short ‘A Thing about Kashem’ wins at Rhode Island International Film Festival

Bangladeshi filmmaker Bijon Imtiaz has earned international recognition with his short film “A Thing About Kashem”, which won the Grand Prize in the Alternative Spirit (Short) category at the Rhode Island International Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying event.

July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025

Nuhash’s ‘Dui Shaw’ sells out at Fantasia Film Festival premiere

The Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada is known for spotlighting horror, supernatural, and fantasy genres. Nuhash Humayun’s horror web-series “Dui Shaw” was notably screened at the festival yesterday and the director himself is currently in Canada to attend the event.

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025

‘Rongila Kitab’ named Best Web-Series, Nuhash and Mosharraf also win big at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards

The web-series “Rongila Kitab” won the Best Web Series award at the 26th edition of the ongoing Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2024. This Hoichoi original series has been created by Anam Biswas.

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

Bangladeshi films ‘Dui Shaw’, ‘Saba’ nominated at Raindance Film Festival

Two Bangladeshi films have been officially selected for the 33rd edition of the Raindance Film Festival in the United Kingdom. Nuhash Humayun’s “Dui Shaw” and Maksud Hossain’s “Saba” will be screened under the Narrative Feature category at the prestigious event.

February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025

Humayun Ahmed’s ‘Tara Tinjon’ reunites for Nuhash’s ad film

Legendary novelist and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed’s beloved creation "Tara Tinjon" is making a return, thanks to his son, director Nuhash Humayun.

February 15, 2025
February 15, 2025

Decentralising filmmaking: Monsoon Revolution Film Production Workshop hosts Dhaka event

The Monsoon Revolution Film Production Workshop has officially been launched under the initiative of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, with the vision of decentralising the filmmaking industry and nurturing new talent from across the country. The workshop aims to create opportunities for aspiring filmmakers beyond Dhaka, empowering them with hands-on training in storytelling, cinematography, production, editing, and the application of technology in filmmaking.

January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

‘Dui Shaw’ earns spot at prestigious SXSW Film Festival

The Chorki original series “Dui Shaw” deviates from traditional horror tropes and since its release, it has been lauded for its masterful portrayal of human desires and rage through gripping tales of fear. Viewers have also praised the series for its exceptional quality, noting that it elevates local storytelling to an international standard.

January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

Nuhash Humayun at a crossroads

Whether it's by crafting a groundbreaking IP with “Pett Kata Shaw”, making history by working with Hollywood juggernaut Jordan Peele, or by being a revered member of the Writers' Guild of America, Nuhash Humayun's journey in Bangladeshi showbiz is nothing short of remarkable. We sat down with the ambitious director days after the release of “Dui Shaw”, the second iteration of his horror phenomenon.

January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025

Maksud Hossain earns spot at Berlinale Talents

Young Bangladeshi filmmaker Maksud Hossain has been selected for Berlinale Talents, a prestigious platform under the Berlin International Film Festival that recognises emerging filmmakers, producers, actors, cinematographers, and industry professionals making strides in their respective fields.