Special TV Play on Independence Day
To mark Independence Day, the TV channels will air single-episode plays and tele-films based on the theme of the Liberation War and its impact on our lives. Here is a rundown of some of the plays that stand apart for their plots and talented cast:Ekoda Ekdin
Amjad Ali Patwari is the descendent of a zamindar. However, except for the house where Amjad and his family dwell, they have no legacy. Amjad has two daughters. His wife, the sole earner in the family, teaches at a local school. Amjad's elderly mother also lives with them. Amjad has two obsessions: classical music and gambling. His partner-in crime is Abinash, whose son is a university student in Dhaka. Amjad learns that Abinash's son is an active participant in the protests against the Yahya regime. Amjad doesn't understand the reason for these protests. He strongly opposes a separation from Pakistan. Meanwhile war breaks out. The Pakistani military abducts Abinash's daughter. Amjad realises that his daughter is vulnerable too and decides to join the freedom fighters. Alom Basu is the scriptwriter while Taher Shipon has directed the play. Asaduzzaman Noor, Chitralekha Guho, Sharmili Ahmed, Mishu and Paresh Acharya have donned major roles. The play will be aired on March 25 at 9:20 pm on ntv. Station Ekattur
Station Ekattur is set against the backdrop of the events during the Liberation War in 1971. Shamim, an injured freedom fighter takes shelter at the house of Ashraf. The family receives him tenderly; as a result the family suffers brutal attacks initiated by Pakistani military regime and their local collaborators. Alvi Ahmed is the playwright-director of Station Ekattur. Touqir Ahmed, Rokeya Prachi, Mostafiza Shahin and others are in the major roles. Station Ekattur will be aired on Rtv on March 26 at 8:50 pm Kotota Path
Kotota Poth features the contemporary social turmoil. Sadequr Jahan's tele-film depicts the problems and sufferings of the freedom fighters and their offspring. The story brings to light a saga of better days for the collaborators of Pakistani military and perilous times for those who are for the war. Shahiduzzaman Selim is the screen playwright and director of the tele-film in which Mamunur Rashid, Jamaluddin Hossain, Shahiduzzman Selim, Bonya Mirza and others perform in the major roles. The tele-film will be aired on Rtv on March 25 at 8:00 pm.
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