Published on 12:00 AM, October 03, 2015

DESHI GRAPEVINE

Mahiya Mahi to star in Humayun Ahmed's Krishnopokkho

Actor-Director Meher Afroze Shaon is set to helm her first feature film based on Humayun Ahmed's novel "Krishnopokkho". The film is being made as a tribute to the late author's upcoming birthday and gracing the role of the female lead will be the current front line actress in the industry, Mahiya Mahi. This marks the start of Mahi's journey in working with Impress Telefilms, who has starred in both the "Agnee" films produced by Jaaz Multimedia.

Mahi is ecstatic to play the role and it is a dream come true for her as she has previously thought about playing one of Humayun Ahmed's characters in a production. She also praised the director, saying that she is a talented individual and she is lucky to work with her and expects a wonderful outcome from the venture. Tania Ahmed, Moutushi Bishwas and Faruk Ahmed is also set to star in "Krishnopokkho" which is planned to air on the 13th of November, on the birthday of the late Humayun Ahmed.