Published on 12:00 AM, May 25, 2008

"Shiulimala" on Banglavision


Jyotika Jyoti and Azizul Hakim in the play

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Banglavision will air a single episode TV play, Shiulimala on May 25, at 9:05 pm. The play is based on a short story by Nazrul.
Shiulimala features a love story between Azhar and Shiuli. Azhar, a barrister, goes to Shilong on vacation. Apart from being a renowned lawyer, Azhar is a skilled chess player. Soon, he starts to challenge the local chess players. At one point he meets Professor Chowdhury, the local chess master. After losing to Azhar, Chowdhury invites him to stay at his house as a guest. There, Azhar meets Shiuli, daughter of Professor Chowdhury. As days go by, a relationship develops between the two.
The play is directed by Kamal Chakma and has been adapted by Kazi Abu Zafar Siddiqui.
The cast includes Azizul Hakim, Jyotika Jyoti, Sirajul Islam, Tushar Khan, Bhashwar Bandyopadhyay and others.