Chayanika Chowdhury

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Chayanika Chowdhury
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Chayanika Chowdhury, Dhaka 2018
NationalityBangladeshi
Years active2001-present
Spouse(s)
Arun Chowdhury
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(m. 1990)​
RelativesTamalika Karmakar (sister)

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]

Education[]

Chowdhury graduated from Chhayanaut Sangeet Biddayatan for Rabindra Sangeet and then went to Santiniketan.[3]

Career[]

Chowdhury 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[]

Chowdhury 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[]

  • Cultural Reporters Award as the Best Director (2003)[9]
  • Best Critic Award as the Best Director from Cultural Journalist Forum of Bangladesh (2004)[11]
  • Special Award from Charunirom Institute of Acting and Research (2010)[12]

Works[]

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
EkjonVodroMohilaOthobaMayerGolpo 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

References[]

  1. ^ Sadequle, Islam (2 December 2014). "Director Chayanika Chowdhury says..." New Age. Archived from the original on 28 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Akbar, Zahid (23 September 2017). "Choyonika Chowdhury's Sweet Sixteen". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  3. ^ a b Haque, Rownak (18 February 2017). "Chayanika Chowdhury and Anulekha Chowdhury". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ ""Chaloman Chhobi": Chayanika Chowdhury's 100th TV play". The Daily Star. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Chayanika Chowdhury strikes double century". The Daily Star. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  7. ^ "Chayanika busy making 300th play". The Daily Star. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Chayanika adapts book from TV plays". The Daily Star. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Mortada, Syeda (14 February 2009). "Heart to Heart: Arun & Chayanika Chowdhury". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  11. ^ a b c "A new directorial venture". The Daily Star. 26 November 2005. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  12. ^ "Charunirom honours TV personalities". The Daily Star. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  13. ^ Deepita, Novera (1 June 2005). "Chayanika's new ventures". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  14. ^ a b c d e "Chayanika's seven plays on air this Eid". The Daily Star. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  15. ^ 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.

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