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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 become a prominent figure 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.
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 renowned filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
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 acclaimed TV dramas, including All Time Dourer Upor (2013), Middle Class Sentiment (2014), and Bikal Belar Pakhi (2017). In addition to television, he has directed over 500 television commercials and founded Runout Films, one of Bangladesh's leading production houses.
Rajeev expanded into web content with the 2021 release of YouTumor on the OTT platform Chorki. He has produced more than 13 web films and series for platforms like Chorki and Hoichoi Bangladesh, including titles such as Mohanagar 2, Khachar Vetor Ochin Pakhi, and Nikhoj.
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.[2] 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.[3]
On February 14, 2025, Adnan Al Rajeev married actress Mehazabien Chowdhury. The couple had been in a relationship for over a decade before tying the knot.[11]
