For the longest time, Mizanur Rahman Aryan's drama "Boro Chele", released eight years ago and starring Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Mehazabien Chowdhury, held the record as the most-viewed Bangladeshi drama on YouTube. The drama has garnered 54,188,000 views to date, making it a benchmark in the local entertainment scene.

However, this week, "Shoshur Barite Eid", featuring Niloy Alamgir and Jannatul Sumaiya Heme, surpassed "Boro Chele" in terms of viewership. As of Wednesday (April 9), the Eid-centric drama has amassed 54,458,000 views on YouTube.

In "Boro Chele", Apurba played Rashed, the eldest son of a middle-class family. His father, a school teacher, eventually retires, leaving Rashed to shoulder the family's financial responsibilities. 

Mehazabien portrayed Riya, a wealthy girl who finds herself unable to justify not marrying, despite mounting familial pressure. Rashed, meanwhile, fails to secure employment despite numerous attempts. Eventually, the couple is forced to make a difficult decision, defeated by harsh realities.

On the other hand, "Shoshur Barite Eid" revolves around a series of events unfolding during Eid at the in-laws' house. 

Though the groom had been distant following marriage, his arrival during Eid leads to unexpected circumstances. The drama's comedic tone carries a subtle message, which many believe is the key reason behind its popularity.

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The cast of the drama also includes Tariq Anam Khan and Saberi Alam, among others.