Humayun Ahmed
Nishad Humayun to start a podcast
In a recent announcement, Nishad Humayun, son of the late literary maestro Humayun Ahmed and actress Meher Afroz Shaon, is gearing up to launch a podcast addressing Bangladesh's educational landscape.
Humayun Ahmed and his quiet, subtle humanist stances
There is a great debate on his inclination towards choosing safer routes as a laureate; critics always said he downplayed his capabilities and did not utilize his literary brilliance on social and political instances much; rather, he opted for popular and contemporary content, a discussion popular among critics and fans alike.
Remembering Humayun Ahmed through the eyes of three actors
Celebrated literary figure Humayun Ahmed was deeply loved by millions of readers during his lifetime. As an author, he gained immense popularity by creating characters like Himu, Rupa, and Misir Ali, through which he earned countless devoted fans. The craze for Himu is still visible in today’s generation, as fans still wear yellow panjabi—a signature dress worn by the character.
Salahuddin Lavlu’s television drama set to commemorate Humayun Ahmed
The drama, named “Ami Humayun Ahmed hote chai,” is written by Razia Sultana Jenny, and renowned artistes like Dolly Zahur, Jonaed Bukdadi, Riya, Sarker Apu, Roshan, Roshni, and Salahuddin Lavlu himself are featured in it. The TV drama is scheduled to be aired at 9:30 PM, November 13, on Channel i.
I still act to feed my artistic soul: Dolly Zahur
She once portrayed the iconic character of Rabeya in late legendary writer-director Humayun Ahmed’s “Shonkhonil Karagar” in 1992.
Mahfuz Ahmed apologises for commenting about Zahid Hasan
Recently, in an interview, Mahfuz made some comments about Zahid Hasan, while reminiscing about their friendship, for which the former has apologised.
Tired of filing cases against them: Meher Afroz Shaon
During her visit to Nuhash Polli on Wednesday morning, Shaon expressed her frustration over various dramas and movies of Humayun Ahmed being streamed on popular OTT platforms and YouTube channels without any proper permission or contract.
'We had a lot of disagreements, but they subsided and we made classics'
Abul Hayat had worked in many of Humayun Ahmed’s noted productions, such as “Aaj Robibar”, “Bohubrihi” and “Nokkhotrer Raat”. On the death anniversary of Humayun Ahmed, the actor shared some of his sweet memories with the legendary writer.
Humayun Ahmed through the eyes of Asaduzzaman Noor
Today marks the ninth death anniversary of legendary author and director Humayun Ahmed. He was instrumental in building people's interest in Bengali literature. To this day, his books are best-sellers at the Ekushey Boi Mela every year. Equally successful as a scriptwriter and director, Humayun Ahmed remains one of the most celebrated creators in Bangladesh. On Humayun Ahmed’s death anniversary, acclaimed actor and Member of Parliament Asaduzzaman Noor reminisces about his friendship with him.
6 books to enjoy the spirit of Pahela Baishakh
These books, among many others, can help readers feel the spirit of the Bangali new year in all its vibrant colours
Are you what you read?
Few experiences in life can prepare us to be more sensitive, more inclusive, and generally kinder human beings than reading.
Revisiting Iconic Movies on Bangladesh's Great Liberation War
The unity and vigour with which our people fought back indeed are needed to combat the challenges of tomorrow.
One-on-one with Nawazish Ali Khan
Apart from collecting numerous accolades, Nawazish Ali Khan is also responsible for Humayun Ahmed’s initiation into TV dramas.
Mousomi Nag returns
At one point, Humayun Ahmed's books became very near and dear to me. His “Himu” and “Misir Ali” are all-time favourites for me. Himu, in particular, is a dream character for me.
Ekushey Boi Mela decor: A blend of old with the new
Be it the use of vibrant shades, taking inspiration from rickshaw art, or relying on the simplicity of monotone, the stalls this year feature a variety of artistic styles and innovative concepts.
Everything is illuminated, but something is lost
All of it–the material right for my level, the books a bit too adult for me at the time, the texts where I could only guess at the brilliance but would have to shelve until I could revisit them a couple of decades later for better comprehension–all of it has led me to become myself: For better or for worse.
Ghosts in Bangla literature and culture
“Bhoot”, the Bangla word for ghost, derives from the Sanskrit word Bhūta, referring to living beings and the past. Later, it also came to mean ‘disembodied spirit.’ Ghost stories carry a special tradition in Bangla literature and the root lies in folklore and rural culture.
Himu taught me it was okay to not be normal
Himu not only made me look beyond goals that lead to a luxury of life, but he also taught me to enjoy the tiny bits that make life agreeable.
‘I gifted him a flower pot on his birthday’: Faruque Ahmed
Noted actor Faruque Ahmed has been featured in numerous projects created by the magical wordsmith, Humayun Ahmed. The actor gained immense popularity when he essayed the role of 'Moti' in Humayun Ahmed's famed television series "Aaj Robibar". Together the actor and director duo has delivered numerous hit movies and series.
