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.

The film's Pakistani distribution is being handled by a Lahore-based company, Cine Entertainment, which confirmed the release plans to The Daily Star.

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. 

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"'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," he shared. He also noted that this follows their earlier release "Deyaler Desh", though that film was not dubbed in Urdu.

The film "Jongli", directed by M Raahim, features a cast that includes Siam Ahmed, Shobnom Bubly, Dighi, and child actress Nairita.