Humayun Ahmed
Birthday special / Received more than I ever expected: Mahfuz Ahmed
Today marks the 56th birthday of Mahfuz Ahmed, a celebrated actor whose work in the 1990s left a lasting impression on the entertainment industry of Bangladesh. Rising to stardom with the critically acclaimed drama serial “Kothao Keu Nei”, penned by the legendary author Humayun Ahmed, Mahfuz’s portrayal in the show became a defining moment in his career.
Sabnam Faria calls out bias in award recognition
The film “Devi” (2018) is an adaptation of a novel by celebrated author Humayun Ahmed. Helmed by director Anam Biswas, the movie featured Jaya Ahsan in a central role, while Chanchal Chowdhury portrays the character of Misir Ali. Additionally, the film showcased a noteworthy performance from television actress Sabnam Faria, who took on a key role in the film.
Towards the end, it felt like I couldn’t find the Humayun Ahmed I once knew: Asaduzzaman Noor
On the 12th anniversary of Humayun Ahmed’s passing on July 19, Noor reminisced his memories of the iconic writer, expressing both admiration and disappointment over the declining quality of Humayun's later works.
Noted director of timeless drama ‘Aaj Robibar’ no more
Monir Hossain Jibon, the director of the classic BTV drama “Aaj Robibar”, has passed away. He breathed his last around 12:53am at the National Institute of Neurosciences Hospital in Agargaon, Dhaka, on Wednesday, June 26.
Sanjoy Somadder to adapt Humayun Ahmed's fiction into film
The Bangladesh government allocates special grants to bolster the Bengali film industry, every year. For the financial year 2023-24, the government has decided to support about 20 full-length films across four categories. Out of these, 16 films will each receive a grant of Tk 75 lakhs, while the remaining four will be awarded Tk 50 lakhs each.
Nishad Humayun to start a podcast
In a recent announcement, Nishad Humayun, son of the late literary maestro Humayun Ahmed and actress Meher Afroz Shaon, is gearing up to launch a podcast addressing Bangladesh's educational landscape.
Humayun Ahmed and his quiet, subtle humanist stances
There is a great debate on his inclination towards choosing safer routes as a laureate; critics always said he downplayed his capabilities and did not utilize his literary brilliance on social and political instances much; rather, he opted for popular and contemporary content, a discussion popular among critics and fans alike.
Remembering Humayun Ahmed through the eyes of three actors
Celebrated literary figure Humayun Ahmed was deeply loved by millions of readers during his lifetime. As an author, he gained immense popularity by creating characters like Himu, Rupa, and Misir Ali, through which he earned countless devoted fans. The craze for Himu is still visible in today’s generation, as fans still wear yellow panjabi—a signature dress worn by the character.
Salahuddin Lavlu’s television drama set to commemorate Humayun Ahmed
The drama, named “Ami Humayun Ahmed hote chai,” is written by Razia Sultana Jenny, and renowned artistes like Dolly Zahur, Jonaed Bukdadi, Riya, Sarker Apu, Roshan, Roshni, and Salahuddin Lavlu himself are featured in it. The TV drama is scheduled to be aired at 9:30 PM, November 13, on Channel i.
Received more than I ever expected: Mahfuz Ahmed
Today marks the 56th birthday of Mahfuz Ahmed, a celebrated actor whose work in the 1990s left a lasting impression on the entertainment industry of Bangladesh. Rising to stardom with the critically acclaimed drama serial “Kothao Keu Nei”, penned by the legendary author Humayun Ahmed, Mahfuz’s portrayal in the show became a defining moment in his career.
Sabnam Faria calls out bias in award recognition
The film “Devi” (2018) is an adaptation of a novel by celebrated author Humayun Ahmed. Helmed by director Anam Biswas, the movie featured Jaya Ahsan in a central role, while Chanchal Chowdhury portrays the character of Misir Ali. Additionally, the film showcased a noteworthy performance from television actress Sabnam Faria, who took on a key role in the film.
Towards the end, it felt like I couldn’t find the Humayun Ahmed I once knew: Asaduzzaman Noor
On the 12th anniversary of Humayun Ahmed’s passing on July 19, Noor reminisced his memories of the iconic writer, expressing both admiration and disappointment over the declining quality of Humayun's later works.
Noted director of timeless drama ‘Aaj Robibar’ no more
Monir Hossain Jibon, the director of the classic BTV drama “Aaj Robibar”, has passed away. He breathed his last around 12:53am at the National Institute of Neurosciences Hospital in Agargaon, Dhaka, on Wednesday, June 26.
Sanjoy Somadder to adapt Humayun Ahmed's fiction into film
The Bangladesh government allocates special grants to bolster the Bengali film industry, every year. For the financial year 2023-24, the government has decided to support about 20 full-length films across four categories. Out of these, 16 films will each receive a grant of Tk 75 lakhs, while the remaining four will be awarded Tk 50 lakhs each.
Nishad Humayun to start a podcast
In a recent announcement, Nishad Humayun, son of the late literary maestro Humayun Ahmed and actress Meher Afroz Shaon, is gearing up to launch a podcast addressing Bangladesh's educational landscape.
Humayun Ahmed and his quiet, subtle humanist stances
There is a great debate on his inclination towards choosing safer routes as a laureate; critics always said he downplayed his capabilities and did not utilize his literary brilliance on social and political instances much; rather, he opted for popular and contemporary content, a discussion popular among critics and fans alike.
Remembering Humayun Ahmed through the eyes of three actors
Celebrated literary figure Humayun Ahmed was deeply loved by millions of readers during his lifetime. As an author, he gained immense popularity by creating characters like Himu, Rupa, and Misir Ali, through which he earned countless devoted fans. The craze for Himu is still visible in today’s generation, as fans still wear yellow panjabi—a signature dress worn by the character.
Salahuddin Lavlu’s television drama set to commemorate Humayun Ahmed
The drama, named “Ami Humayun Ahmed hote chai,” is written by Razia Sultana Jenny, and renowned artistes like Dolly Zahur, Jonaed Bukdadi, Riya, Sarker Apu, Roshan, Roshni, and Salahuddin Lavlu himself are featured in it. The TV drama is scheduled to be aired at 9:30 PM, November 13, on Channel i.
I still act to feed my artistic soul: Dolly Zahur
She once portrayed the iconic character of Rabeya in late legendary writer-director Humayun Ahmed’s “Shonkhonil Karagar” in 1992.