Chayanika Chowdhury (born 1 December)[1] is a Bangladeshi television drama director. She has been directing television dramas since 2001, and as of September 2017, she has directed 347 dramas.[2]
Chayanika Chowdhury | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Chayanika Chowdhury, Dhaka 2018 | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Director |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Spouse |
Arun Chowdhury (m. 1990) |
| Relatives | Tamalika Karmakar (sister) |
Education
editChowdhury graduated from Chhayanaut Sangeet Biddayatan for Rabindra Sangeet and then went to Santiniketan.[3]
Career
editChowdhury debuted directing television dramas in 2001 with the drama Shesh Belay.[2] She got her breakthrough through the drama titled Ek Jiboney aired on 28 October 2002.[4][2]
Chowdhury's 50th directorial work was Maya, the 100th was Choloman Chhobi in 2010, the 200th was Juari in 2013 and the 300th was Sona'r Manush in 2016.[4][5][6][7]
Chowdhury published her first book Mayaghar in 2014.[8]
In 2019 Chayanika Chowdhury started directing a film Bishwoshundori starring Siam Ahmed and Pori Moni.
Personal life
editChowdhury is married to Arun Chowdhury, a writer and journalist since 1990.[9][10] They have a daughter Anulekha.[3] Her sister Tamalika Karmakar is a film and television actress.[9]
Awards
editWorks
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatushkon | [13] | ||
| Ek Jiboney | Shahed, Tamalika, Tazin | [2] | |
| Bhalobashar Gaan | [2] | ||
| Kalo Chithi | Mahfuz, Afsana Mimi & Shomi Kaisar | [2] | |
| Jara Brishtite Bhijechhilo | [14] | ||
| Opekkhar Brishti | Apurba, Richi | [14] | |
| Babli Tomar Shongey | [14] | ||
| Dekha Holo Bhalobasha Bedonaey | [14] | ||
| Rupa | [14] | ||
| Shesh Belay | [9] | ||
| Ananda Bedona | [9] | ||
| Bhalobashi | [9] | ||
| Tomakey Chhuye | [9] | ||
| Chhotto ei Jibon | [9] | ||
| Pothey Pothey Choltey Choltey | [9] | ||
| Surjaster Agey | [15] | ||
| Pora Prem | [15] | ||
| Golmal | [15] | ||
| Maya | Apurba, Tanjin Tisha | [15] | |
| Bikeler Alo | [15] | ||
| Haraye Khuji Tarey | Apurba, Richi | [15] | |
| Neel Kuashaye | [15] | ||
| Ami Tumi Tinjoney | [15] | ||
| Nirbachito Dukkho Koshto | [15] | ||
| Jayga Shuddho Bari | Apurba, Richi | [15] | |
| SMS | [15] | ||
| Shonar Kathi Rupar Kathi | [11] | ||
| Kashto Kashto Shukh | [11] | ||
| Dui Bon | [4] | ||
| Noshto Nir | [4] | ||
| Jekhane Shimanto | [4] | ||
| Anchol | [4] | ||
| Kotha Chhilo Onnorokom | Mahfuz, Apurba, Tain, Tomalika | [4] | |
| Kotha Chhilo Onnorokom | Apurba, Mahfuz, Opee, Bonna Mirza | [4] | |
| Esho Haat Dhoro | Apurba, Tarin | [4] | |
| Locket | Afsana Mimi, Apurba | [4] | |
| Alochhaya | Apurba, Richi, Diti, Hasan Imam | ||
| Aloker Ei Jhornadhara | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Amar Chokhe Trishna | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Ami Ebong Shet Payra | Apurba, Tarin, Dolly Johur | ||
| Bhalo Theko Bhalo Rekho | Apurba, Prova, Badhon | ||
| Maan Obhiman | Apurba, Opee | ||
| Ja Kichhu Chai E Jibone | Apurba, Opee | ||
| Meyetir Naam Kotha | Apurba, Opee, Minar | ||
| Jete Pari Kintu Keno Jabo | Apurba, Richi | ||
| Swapner Nil Pori | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Bhalobashar Shuru | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Khunjey Pawa | Apurba | ||
| Sayanhey | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Chokkhe Aamar Trishna | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Pakhir Danay Bhor | Apurba, Prova | ||
| Nupur | Apurba, Tarin, Diti | ||
| Ei Maya | Apurba, Tinni, Sharmili | ||
| Bhor Holo Dor Khulo | Apurba, Tania | ||
| Obhiman | Apurba, Nadia | ||
| Oporanhe/Obelay | Apurba, Kushum Shikder | ||
| Maya Ghor | Apurba | ||
| Sukher Byatha | Apurba, Richi | ||
| Boshontey Esho | Apurba, Richi, Shahin Khan, Bonnya Mirza | ||
| Shopno Ghuri | Apurba, Sonia Hossain, Shams Sumon | ||
| Chena Mukh Ochena Mukh | Apurba, Rakhi | ||
| Bichcheder Por | Apurba, Rakhi, Laila Hasan | ||
| Tumi Amar | Apurba, Rakhi, Hasan Iman, Afruza Banu | ||
| Valobasai Shob Hoi | Apurba, Sarika | ||
| Mugdho Nilimar Prantay | Apurba, Bindu, Milon | ||
| Priyobhashini | Apurba, Momo, Laila Hasan | ||
| Paliye Giye Biye | Apurba, Proba | ||
| Tritiyo Jon | Apurba, Bindu, Mahfuz | ||
| Moner Gohine | Apurba, Nafiza, D A Tayeb | ||
| GrohonKal | Apurba, Farha Ruma | ||
| Mon Kade | Apurba, Sumaiya Shimu | ||
| Fuler Moto Naam | Apurba, Tarin, Sharmili | ||
| Tomar Kache Fera | Apurba, Rumana, Sarika | ||
| Ekjon Vodro Mohila Othoba Mayer Golpo | Apurba, Richi, Shormili, Hasan Imam | ||
| Dure Aro Dure | Apurba, Orsha, Sporshia | ||
| Achol | Opee, Sharmili, Nafisa | ||
| Dujone Dekha Holo | Apurba, Richi | ||
| Shokha Hey | Shohiduzzaman Shelim, Farhana Mili | ||
| Dorjar Opashe | Apurba, Momo, Chanchal, Tomalika | ||
| Jodio Shondha | Apurba, Runa Khan | Same story as Raat Jaga Vore Apurba as protagonist | |
| Raat Jaga Vore | Momo, Milon | Same story as Jodio Shondha Momo as protagonist | |
| Bhalobashi Tomake | Mahfuz, Tinni |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bishwoshundori | Siam Ahmed, Pori Moni | [16] |
| 2022 | Kagojer Bou | Emon, Pori Moni | [17][18][19] |
| 2023 | Prohelika | Mahfuz Ahmed, Bubly | [20] |
| TBA | Antorale † | Tariq Anam Khan, Pori Moni, Mahfuz Ahmed | [citation needed] |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
References
edit- ^ Sadequle, Islam (2 December 2014). "Director Chayanika Chowdhury says..." New Age. Archived from the original on 28 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Akbar, Zahid (23 September 2017). "Choyonika Chowdhury's Sweet Sixteen". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ a b Haque, Rownak (18 February 2017). "Chayanika Chowdhury and Anulekha Chowdhury". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Chayanika's Special Play on Int'l Women's Day". The Daily Star. 8 March 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ ""Chaloman Chhobi": Chayanika Chowdhury's 100th TV play". The Daily Star. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Chayanika Chowdhury strikes double century". The Daily Star. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Chayanika busy making 300th play". The Daily Star. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Chayanika adapts book from TV plays". The Daily Star. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Deepita, Novera (23 March 2005). "Chayanika a promising director". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ Mortada, Syeda (14 February 2009). "Heart to Heart: Arun & Chayanika Chowdhury". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ a b c "A new directorial venture". The Daily Star. 26 November 2005. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Charunirom honours TV personalities". The Daily Star. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ Deepita, Novera (1 June 2005). "Chayanika's new ventures". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Chayanika's seven plays on air this Eid". The Daily Star. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Looking back at Chayanika's best". The Daily Star. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব. "ডিসেম্বরে পরীমনি-সিয়ামের 'বিশ্ব সুন্দরী'". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ ডটকম, বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর. "মাহির বদলে 'কাগজের বউ' হলেন পরীমনি". bdnews24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "চয়নিকার 'কাগজের বউ' পরীমনি". www.kalerkantho.com. December 2021. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "ঈদে মুক্তি 'কাগজের বউ'". মানবজমিন. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2023-02-28). "Mahfuz, Bubly starrer film 'Prohelika' releases first song". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
External links
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