With an aim to provide quality entertainment, Desh TV is introducing a new programme, titled "Rang Mistiri Show," scheduled to begin from the fifth day of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The programme will feature single-episode TV plays directed by talented, up and coming directors.
'Rang Mistiri' is an organisation of emerging film and TV play directors, most of whom are or have been students of the Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), Dhaka University. The organisation was founded in 2007.
Animesh Aich, Matia Banu Shuku, Mezbaur Rahman Sumon, Tokon Thakur, Shibu Kumar Shil and Shah Newaz Kakoli are among the founding members of the group.
"In 2007 we arranged a four day festival, titled 'Rangmistiri Utshob' at FFA premises. At the event, 12 productions by upcoming directors were screened," said director Animesh Aich, one of the founding members. Aich has attained much acclaim for his works, in particular the tele-film "Garam Bhat Othoba Nichhak Bhut-er Galpo".
"The event received a positive response; the turnout was surprising. It was basically the success of that event which inspired us to move forward," Aich added.
"Six months ago we were contacted by Desh TV to make single-episode plays for the channel," he said.
The premiere of the "Rang Mistiri Show" was held at Star Cineplex, Bashundhara City Mall recently. At the show, the play "Agantuk" was screened.
The play, directed by Junaid Mustafa Chowdhury, features Aupi Karim, Agun and Monowar Kabir in lead roles.
"Under the current agreement with Desh TV, members of 'Rang Mistiri' will be making a total of 26 single episode plays," said Aich.
So far, seven plays are ready to air: "Agantuk," "Taal Mistri" directed by Shafiul Faruk Ujjal, "Gugli" directed by Khairul Huda Khan, "Shangshar" directed by Matia Banu Shuku, "Era Ora O Jadukar" directed by Mahmudul Hassan Babu, "Dhonesh Pakhir Thot" directed by Habib and "Football" directed by Animesh Aich.
Animesh Aich and Mezbaur Rahman Sumon are the executive producers of the show.