Ziaul Faruq Apurba

Apurba-Niha’s emotional drama ‘Ghran’ crosses 7.2 million views

Eid drama “Ghran” has emerged as a surprise hit, crossing 7.2 million views on YouTube within just two weeks of its release. Currently trending at number 20, the Masrikul Alam-directed drama has sparked emotional responses from viewers, many of whom praised its heartfelt portrayal of a son’s search for his mother’s forgotten birthday.

‘Shoshur Barite Eid’ surpasses ‘Boro Chele’ as most-viewed Bangladeshi drama on YouTube

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.

Apurba-Niha set for another collaboration

This Eid-ul-Fitr, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha are reuniting as a duo in a new drama titled “Meghbalika”, written and directed by Jakaria Showkhin. Previously, the duo was first seen together in the drama “Mon Duari”.

Apurba’s stellar run: Winning hearts in ‘Chaalchitro’ and ‘Mon Duari’

Ziaul Faruq Apurba is currently basking on immense appreciation and admiration from audiences for two of his standout projects—the Indian film “Chaalchitro” and the Valentine’s Day special “Mon Duari”.

‘Mon Duari’ crosses 12 million views, revitalises drama industry

Amid a prolonged dry spell for Bangladesh’s television drama industry, "Mon Duari" has arrived as a much-needed surprise. Released under the banner of CMV for Valentine’s Day, the one-hour-thirty-minute production has garnered over 12 million views on YouTube in just six days, defying the industry’s half-year "view drought" and topping YouTube's trending charts.

Apurba-Niha’s ‘Mon Duari’ released

For the first time, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha have teamed up in the drama “Mon Duari”. Directed by Jakaria Showkhin, the drama premiered yesterday evening on CMV’s YouTube channel.

Shahbaz Sunny no more

Young actor Shahbaz Sunny has passed away. The news was confirmed by actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba through a Facebook post this morning.

Apurba and Niha wrap filming for a Valentine's Day special project

Actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba and rising star Naznin Nahar Niha teamed up for the first time for a drama. Directed by Jakaria Showkhin and co-written by Showkhin and Nasir Khan, the project is titled “Mon-Duari”. The project was filmed over 13 days in locations including Dhaka, Nawabganj, and Rajshahi.

‘Chaalchitro’ to stream on Hoichoi this February

The much-anticipated film “Chaalchitro”, which initially released in theatres on December 20, marked Ziaul Faruq Apurba’s debut in Kolkata’s film industry and received widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Hoichoi has now officially announced that the film is set to release on their OTT platform on February 7.

September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023

Apurba to debut in Tollywood

Ziaul Faruq Apurba has gained a massive fan base in Kolkata following his popular tele-fictions, including "Boro Chele" and "Batch 27". Now, the actor is all set to debut in Tollywood with the thriller film, "Chaalchitro".

July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023

Apurbo not a part of Aryan's 'Flight 227'

Earlier on, Mizanur Rahman Aryan piqued the curiosity of audiences by unveiling the dummy poster of "Flight 227" on his social media accounts, writing, "Life suddenly comes to a stop."

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

My father was my hero: Apurba

On the occasion of Father's Day, popular actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba shares his feeling about his late father with The Daily Star.

April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023

I get strength from my audience to move forward: Apurba

Ziaul Faruq Apurba is one of the most prominent faces of the showbiz industry. Over the years, he has carved a place for himself in the hearts of drama lovers through his powerful performances.

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

Apurba buys burnt jeans for BDT 1 lakh to support Bangabazar fire victims

After Tahsan, Bubly, and Bidya Sinha Mim, the actor has also bought a burnt pair of jeans for BDT 1 lakh.

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

Apurba and Tarin together after 7 years

Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Tarin are coming together after 7 years for Eid tele-fiction “Priyo Poribar.” Directed by Rubel Hasan and written by Mezbah Uddin Sumon, the story revolves around an elderly parent portrayed by the on-screen duo. Earlier on, Tarin and Apurba had worked together in the TV series “Sunflower.”

March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023

Scenes from the shoot of an Eid ‘Natok’

Directed by Saikat Reza, the new tele-fiction pairs Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Keya Payel in the lead roles. Also starring in the project are Mili Basher, Wahida Mollick Jolly, and Rahmat Ullah, amongst many others. 

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

This is just fiction: Apurba about ‘Buker Moddhe Agun’

According to Hoichoi, the series follows the death of a mysterious superstar and style icon of the 90s.

March 4, 2023
March 4, 2023

Buker Moddhe Agun: Audience sure of Salman Shah connection

Audiences were left surprised when Hoichoi released the much-awaited Ziaul Faruq Apurba starrer web-series “Buker Moddhe Agun”, without any prior announcement. The makers didn’t release any trailers and so, when many entertainment groups announced its release, curious audiences piled up to watch the 8-episode series to find out whether it actually centers on Salman Shah’s life.

March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023

‘Buker Moddhe Agun’ allegedly based on Salman Shah, released

Before the release of the series, it has been reported that "Buker Moddhe Agun" reflects the life of superstar Salman Shah, and the circumstances of his mysterious death. While his name was not mentioned in the series, the story is built around his life.