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Bongo brings original series 'BnG'
Generation Alpha, Generation G or senior millennials have their freedom of thought and consciousness.
The transformation of the generation, the tension of relationships, dreams, thought of taking responsibility, and the moments of the known and unknown pieces happening around us – Bongo original series "BnG" is coming with all these.
BnG production team includes Polash Nazim and the series is directed by Momin Biswas and Shahriar Sajib.
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It stars youngsters Partho, Shadman, Naovi, Saba, Nihal, Jopari, Athoy, Rothsi, Shan, and others. Among the senior artists are Intekhab Dinar, Munira Yousuf Memi, and Saberi Alam.
Mushfiqur Rahman Monju, the chief content officer of Bongo and producer of BNG, said: "Visitors will be able to enjoy BnG on Bongo from February 22."
"During market research, we found that about 73 percent of our total population belongs to Generation G and millennials categories. So, we are creating content for all of them to connect the thoughts and lifestyles of Generation X and their predecessors and understand each other."
Top 10 Must Watch Valentine’s Day Bangla Dramas in 2022
This year, Valentine’s Day is extra special as it falls on the same day as Pohela Falgun. Love and spring are in the air as Bengalis across the globe celebrate both occasions. To make the day even sweeter, different production houses produce special Bangla dramas. They add a new dimension to the festivities and many people often look forward to these. Like every year, several Bangla dramas are televised on different channels and YouTube. Let's check out some of the best Valentine Day based Bengali Dramas in 2022.
Best Valentine’s Day Bangla Dramas for 2022
Laaf
The first one on the list is Laaf from Bongo BD production house. Laaf is part of three Bangla dramas from Bongo BD on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.
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Laaf stars Afran Nisho and Mehazabien in the lead role. This sweet rom-com drama also holds a strong social message. It’s the story of two suicidal people who end up saving each other and unbeknownst to them, falls in love. The drama is produced by Mushfiqur Rahman Manzu and directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan. Rashat Rahman Zico penned the story and script for the drama. It aired on 13th February on RTV. But viewers can also enjoy the drama on Bongo BD’s official YouTube channel here.
Spy Love
The name might throw some people off but rest assured, it is a Bangla drama. Spy Love stars Apurba and Sabila Nur in lead roles. Viewers will have a laugh gag watching the lead pairs in this rom-com directed by Rubel Hasan.
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The script is written by Mezbah Uddin Sumon and produced by SK Shahed Ali. The drama was released on 13th February and is exclusively available on CMV Productions Official YouTube Channel.
Fagun Theke Fagune
Fagun Theke Fagune is part of a series of dramas produced by Closeup. Every year Closeup features a number of dramas as part of the “Closeup Kache Ashar Golpo”. Fagun Theke Fagune stars Safa Kabir and Sudip Biswas Dip in the lead role. This can be an enjoyable watch away from the traditional rom coms.
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The drama is directed by veteran director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury. Viewers can watch the drama for free at Closeup Bangladesh’s Official Youtube channel here.
Doi
This family drama is the Valentine's Day special from Dhruba TV. Doi features the chronicles of Bengali curd in a family. The comedy-drama is screen-played, scripted, and directed by Kajal Arefin Ome. The ensemble cast includes Mishu Sabbir, Chashi Alam, Marzuk Russell, Ziaul Hoque Polash, Saraf Ahmed Zibon, Tamim Mridha, and others.
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The drama was telecast on Dhruba TV on 14th February. But viewers can still watch the drama on the official YouTube channel of Dhruba TV here.
Year Mate
Year Mate tells the unique story of classmates falling in love and parting ways. The drama is one of three Valentine’s Day specials created by Bongo BD for RTV. The drama will air at prime time on 15th February 2022.
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The drama is directed by Mahmudur Rahman Hime with the screenplay by Aboyob Siddiqui Medi and Iqram Hossain. It starts with Safa Kabir and Farhan Ahmed Jovan in lead roles. The drama will be available on Bongo BD's official YouTube channel after its live telecast.
Ajob Prem
This drama is presented as a Valentine’s Day special by Bongo BD. The drama follows the story of Miraz and Hayat. As Miraz suffers from severe depression, Hayat shows up one day to turn his life upside down. But who is she? And where is she from? This is what makes the premise of Ajob Prem.
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The drama stars Zaher Alvi and Mihi Ahsan as the star cast. It is directed by Nayan who also co-wrote the drama along with Arefin Alam. The drama is exclusively available at Bongo BD YouTube channel here.
Hot Patties
Hot patties tell the story of two seemingly incompatible people finding love in the most unheard way. The rom-com is directed by Shafayet Mansoor Rana with Sabila Nur and Salman Muqtadir in lead roles.
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The drama is presented by Maasranga TV and aired on 14th February 2022. Hot Patties is also available on the official Maasranga TV YouTube channel. Viewers can check out the drama here.
Ar Theko Na Dure
The drama is part of the Closeup “Didhahin Kache Ashar Golpo” this valentine’s season. The drama is based on the story by Nadim Mahmud Shotej with direction from Raka Noshin Sarowar. It starts with Sunehra Binte Kamal and Irfan Sajjad in lead roles.
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The drama is exclusively available on the Closeup Bangladesh YouTube channel here.
E Dekha Naeba Hoto
Valentine’s Day is all about the celebration of love and loved ones. But the stories of unrequited love are also unique and beautiful in their own way. E Dekha Naeba Hoto explores that in this year’s Valentine’s Day Special from Brikkho films.
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The drama stars Safa Kabir, Manoj Pramanik, Sanjida Mim and Nipun Ahmed in lead roles. It is directed by Ashikur Rahman with a story and screenplay by Monirul Islam Rubel. The drama can be viewed at Brikkho Film’s official YouTube channel here.
Rocking Polapain
Rocking Polapain is this year’s Valentine’s Day special from Club 11 Entertainment. It features Fazlur Rahman Babu, Prottoy Heron, Rayhan Khan, Rashed Amran, Tanzim Hasan Anik, Ahsan Habib Niloy, Nipun Ahmed, Taufiqul Hasan Nihal in lead roles.
The drama features Prottoy Heron in the lead role. The YouTuber turned actor first got his online fame through parody songs and comedy skits on YouTube. He has been a regular face in the Bangla drama industry for quite some time now.
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The story, screenplay, and direction of this drama have been done by Mabrur Rashid Bannah. The drama is exclusively available at Club 11 Entertainment’s Official YouTube channel here. Viewers can watch the drama here.
Final Words
These are the top 10 Bengali dramas for 2022 Valentine’s Day. Most of the dramas follow a romantic side of the story with some unique elements in them. Check these out as it is surely going to be worth the time.
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Bongo to release 3 Valentine's special dramas
Bongo will launch three new romantic dramas on RTV on February 13, 14 and 15.
The first one – "Ajob Prem" – will be released on February 13. It is about a strange love affair between a man and a mysterious woman.
The story revolves around their crazy relationship and the humorous events that happen with their parents.
"Ajob Prem" stars Zaher Alvi and Tasnia Mihi Ahsan. Nayan has directed the story and written it with Arefin Alam.
The second drama, "Laaf," will be broadcast on February 14.
Afran Nisho plays the protagonist of the story. He saves a girl after several roller-coaster events. The girl also saves his life.
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The girl's role is played by Mehazabien Chowdhury. Mizanur Rahman Aryan has directed the story written by Rashat Rahman Zico.
The last drama, "Year Mate," centres around the love story of Zayed Sir. The sweet sin of love and departure between friends of the same age as a couple is the background of the drama.
This story stars Jovan and Safa Kabir. Directed by Mahmudur Rahman Himi, the drama is written by Aboyob Siddiquie Medi and Iqram Hossain. It will be available on February 15.
All Of Us Are Dead: Review of Zombie Apocalypse Show on Netflix
When it comes to a Zombie apocalypse, the long-running show “Walking Dead” already set the bar high. But recently Koreans have taken things up a notch by consistently producing some nitty-gritty zombie horror shows. Whether it’s the “Train to Busan” or “Kingdom” on Netflix, Kdrama has a way with zombie storytelling that is equal parts gory and exciting.
To make matters more blood splattering and bone-shattering, there is a new zombie apocalypse series on Netflix titled “All Of Us Are Dead”. And moving on from a Train and middle age Korea, we now have zombies running around in a high school. There has been a considerable buzz with the series since its release on January 28th, 2022. So, is the show any good or just another generic zombie gorefest? And more importantly, is it worth watching? Let’s find out.
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Plot Synopsis
Before Kpop and BTS became a thing, the world witnessed the first Korean Wave some two decades ago. It started with the romantic drama called “Winter Sonata” which took the then world by storm. But it also largely contrasts to what Korean drama has evolved to over the years, a perfect example being the likes of “Squid Game”, “The Silent Sea” and “All of Us Are Dead”. Each of these shows follows an entirely different route yet somehow excels in their craft with masterful tact.
Coming back to the series here, the pilot episode opens in Hyosan High, a suburban school nestled in the mountains. Everything looks straight out of a teenage rom-com set in a high school in the first part of the episode. However, things quickly start to unravel as one girl is bitten by a feisty mouse in the school’s science lab.
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What follows is a chain reaction of a mutated virus spreading from one person to the other. And by the time the pilot ends, the entire school is infected. What’s amazing here is how quickly the director changes the pace and hooks the viewer to the plotline.
Much of the pilot can be drawn parallel to the current world as it faces the pandemic. The battle to survive a deadly virus as it spreads like a wildfire seems eerily real given the current scenario. What catches up here is the emotional juggernaut and social issues that become prominent from the get-go, another parallel to this world as it dreads the pandemic.
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Sarika ties the knot again!
Popular Bangladeshi actress Sarika Sabrin has tied the knot with a textile engineer.
Sarika took to social media platform Twitter on Wednesday to share the news of her marriage with B Ahmed Rahi on February 2.
The wedding ceremony was held in the presence of the members of the two families, she said, seeking blessings from all for her new life.
Akash Jure Megh on Bongo: Another Bangla adaptation of a Turkish hit TV series
Popular Turkish series "Love makes you cry" is coming to OTT platform Bongo as "Akash Jure Megh."
"Sometimes Love comes by the road of fire."
Read:Top five Bengali web series in 2021 The video streaming platform Bongo brings the popular Turkish series "Love Makes You Cry" to Bangla to show such a story to the viewers. Based on a heart-touching love story, the series is being released under the title 'Akash Jure Megh."
From Tuesday (February 1), viewers on Bongo can watch this epic love story, said a press release on Sunday. The famous duo Hafsanur Sancaktutan and Deniz Can Aktas have played the roles of Ada and Yusuf in the noted drama series.
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Asaduzzaman Noor contracts Covid-19
Renowned actor and Awami League lawmaker Asaduzzaman Noor has once again tested positive for Covid-19.
Noor was found positive for Covid after he underwent a test ahead of joining the winter session of the 11th Parliament on Sunday.
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The 75 years old thespian then went back to home and he got admitted to a city hospital on Monday morning to avoid health complications, Sammilita Sangskritik Jote president Ghulam Quddus told media.
He tested positive for Covid for the first time, back in December 2020.
Asaduzzaman Noor, a former Cultural Affairs Minister (from 2014-2019) and multiple time elected MP from Nilphamari-2 of Awami League, is currently a member of the parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
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Best known for his television character 'Baker Bhai' from Humayun Ahmed's majestic drama serial Kothao Keu Nei, Noor won the Independence Award (2018), the highest civilian honour in Bangladesh for his contribution to country's arts and culture.
Actress Tasnuva Tisha to tie the knot on Feb 2
Actress Tasnuva Tisha has announced she will be tying the knot on February 2 with her fiance Syed Asker
On Saturday, the actress got engaged with her long time partner at her house in Banasree in presence of both the families.
Tasnuva said they will officially register their marriage at first in presence of family members and some close people. Later in the same month they are planning to arrange the wedding ceremony and invite all.
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Syed Asker is owner of an event management firm.
Tasnuva and Asker knew each other from 2020. Eventually their friendship grew into love and they decided to tie the knot, said Tasnuva.
“I was anxious about Asker’s family’s reaction at first regarding the marriage but they were very positive about everything,” said Tasnuva.
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In 2014, actress Tasnuva Tisha married Farzanul Haque. After four years they got separated. Tasnuva and Farzanul are parents of a son and a daughter.
Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65
Bob Saget, the actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House” and as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” has died, according to authorities in Florida. He was 65.
Deputies in Orange County, Florida, were called Sunday about an “unresponsive man” in a hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando and found Saget dead, according to a sheriff’s statement on Twitter. Detectives found “no signs of foul play or drug use in this case.”
Saget was in Florida as part of his “I Don’t Do Negative Comedy Tour.” After warm audience receptions to his gigs Friday in Orlando and Saturday in the Ponte Vedra Beach resort area, he celebrated online.
“I’m back in comedy like I was when I was 26. I guess I’m finding my new voice and loving every moment of it,” he posted Saturday on Instagram.
Fellow comedians and friends praised Saget not only for his wit, but his kindness.
“I am broken. I am gutted. I am in complete and utter shock. I will never ever have another friend like him,” wrote John Stamos, who co-starred with Saget on “Full House.” “I love you so much Bobby.”
“I have no words. Bob was one of the best humans beings I’ve ever known in my life. I loved him so much,” said Candace Cameron Bure, who played Saget’s daughter on “Full House.”
“In often a ruthless business he was historically not just hilarious but more importantly one of the kindest human beings I ever met in my career,” actor Richard Lewis wrote on Twitter.
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In a statement Sunday, Saget’s family members said they are “devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today.... Though we ask for privacy at this time, we invite you to join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world.”
Saget the stand-up showed his flip side with what become a much-talked-about cameo in the 2005 documentary “The Aristocrats” — in which 100 comics riffed on the world’s dirtiest joke — that revealed his notoriously filthy sense of humor.
It stayed undercover on network TV, both as the longtime host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and as the squeaky clean widower and father to three young girls on “Full House,” the ABC sitcom that also brought fame to Olsen twins Mary-Kate and Ashley when it debuted in 1987.
The show’s popularity didn’t deter critics, some calling it cheesy and others deeming it unreal. Saget, as amiable and droll in an interview as he was on TV screens, took the brickbats in stride.
″‘Full House’ was a loving kind of show but obviously over the top. It had its heightened reality, a glossy Willy Wonka quality to it,” he told The Associated Pres in a 2001 interview.
That year, Saget took another pass at playing a widowed dad with winsome kids on the short-lived sitcom “Raising Dad.”
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He said he found himself repeatedly fielding questions about his habit of playing sitcom widowers, and had a ready response: ”(Kevin) Costner does three, four baseball movies and that’s OK. There’s my rationale.”
He focused occasionally on directing over the years, including on HBO’s “The Mind of the Married Man,” and the Norm Macdonald film “Dirty Work.”
He drew praise as producer-director of the 1996 TV film “For Hope,” loosely based on the battle of his late sister, Gay, with the tissue disease scleroderma, and appealed for increased federal support for research funds.
He remembered his sister in a January 2020 post, noting that she died when she was 47 and would have been 73 that month.
Saget had daughters Aubrey, Lara and Jennifer with first wife Sherri Kramer before divorcing in 1997. He married Kelly Rizzo in 2018.
Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99
Actress Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, has died. She was 99.
People and the Washington Post reported White’s death.
Her witty style gave life to a roster of quirky characters over more than a half-century. They included the oddball Rose Nylund in “The Golden Girls” and the outspoken caretaker on “Hot In Cleveland.”
She also drew laughs with occasional salty one-liners in the 2009 comedy “The Proposal” and the horror spoof “Lake Placid.” By popular demand, she hosted “Saturday Night Live” in 2011.
White once said her character Sue Ann Nivens in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” could be “icky-sweet” but was “really a piranha type.” That role brought her two Emmys.