The Asian Project Market is a crucial event within the Busan International Film Festival, where 30 films from various countries are chosen for potential production and distribution deals. “Dhakar Nagin” has earned its place among this esteemed lineup — a recognition that underscores Iqbal's growing influence in the Asian film scene.

The judges at Busan described Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's "The Wrestler" as an extraordinary single-round match, magically narrated.