Published on 12:00 AM, October 11, 2008

TV Watch

“Bishshash Ebong Otohpor” on ntv


Jitu Ahsan and Purnima in the play

Single episode play Bishshash Ebong Otohpor will be aired tonight on ntv at 9:00 pm. Written and directed by Alvi Ahmed, the play follows the story of a woman who believes in fate and a man who does not.
Tishna is an old fashioned young woman who believes that relationships are made in heaven, people only carry out that divine mandate. Shafique, on the other hand believes destiny is what one makes for himself. They meet each other at a bookstore. Tishna chooses a book as her brother's birthday gift. Coincidentally, Shafique wants the same book for his sister. Unfortunately there was only one copy of that book at the store and Shafique lets Tishna buy it. As Tishna invites him for coffee to express her gratitude, both make good impressions on each other. However, when Shafique asks for Tishna's phone number, the latter refuses.
Purnima and Jitu Ahsan play the lead roles.