Aruna Biswas
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Born | 8 August 1967 |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation(s) | Actress, television director |
Parent(s) | Amalendu Biswas Jyotsna Biswas |
Aruna Biswas is a Bangladeshi television, stage and film actress. (সে বাংলাদেশের ছাত্রআন্দোলনে ছাত্রদের গায়ে গরম পানি ঢেলেদেন বলে মন্তব্য করেন।).[1] She is also a television drama director.[2][3]
Background
Biswas is the daughter of jatra activists Amalendu Biswas and Jyotsna Biswas.[4]
Career
Biswas debuted in film industry in 1986.[5]
Biswas serves as the Chairman of the production house Jatravision.[6] As of 2019, Biswas acted in over 100 films.[5] After 6 years staying in Canada, Biswas returned to Bangladesh. She directed her first TV serial Onnorokomer Lojja for Channel I. Then she completed Dolonchampa by Kazi Nazrul Islam, Boner Papiya and Dristhtidaan by Rabindranath Tagore, Shure Eka Chobi and Boro Didi by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay.[7][8]
Biswas hosted television shows like "Food Caravan" on NTV and "Nachey Gaaney Number One" on Ekushey Television.[9][10]
Criticism
Aruna Biswas took a stand for the government during the repression of the dictatorship Awami League government on the students in the quota reform movement that took place in 2024.[11] During the movement, a group of pro-autocracy Awami artists, including Aruna Biswas, were active against the movement in a WhatsApp group called 'Alo Ashbei'[12] led by actor Ferdous. After the non-cooperation movement, on September 3, 2024, some screenshots related to that WhatsApp group were spread on social media.[13][14]
Works
- Chapa Dangar Bou (1986)
- Parash Pathar (1986)
- Durnam (1989)
- Goriber Bou (1990)
- Danga Fasaad (1990)
- Mayer Dowa (1990)
- Koifeyot (1990)
- Ochena (1991)
- Nisshartha (1991)
- Lal Benarashi (1991)
- Khoma (1992)
- Gorom Hawa (1992)
- Mayer Kanna (1992)
- Mayer Ashirbad (1993)
- Obujh Sontan (1993)
- Prem Shakti (1993)
- Dushahosh (1994)
- Shashon (1995)
- Goriber Songshar (1996)
- Nishthur (1996)
- Premer Sriti (1996)
- Hangor Nodi Grenade as Nita (1997)
- Five Rifles (1997)
- Fashi (1997)
- Jollad (1998)
- Tyag (2004)
- Chachchu (2006)
- Dadima (2006)
- Kabin Nama (2007)
- Mon Jekhane Hridoy Sekhane (2009)
- Antaranga (2015)
- Dulabhai Zindabad (2017)
- Bhalo Theko (2018)
- Ratrir Jatri (2019)
- Mayaboti (2019)
- Shaan (2022)
- Antaratma† (upcoming)
Television
- Amader Nurul Huda
References
- ^ "Aruna Biswas busy with acting, directing, hosting". The New Nation. January 25, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ "Bonnya Mirza under Aruna Biswas' direction". The New Nation. March 17, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ "In Conversation With Aruna Biswas". The Independent. January 25, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ "Q & A : "It's embarrassing to go begging for my own money from producers" -- Aruna". The Daily Star. September 28, 2006. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ a b "Budget draws mixed reactions from the entertainment industry". The Daily Star. 2019-06-15. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
- ^ Shah Alam Shazu (April 25, 2011). "Resurrect the Jatra Tradition". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ "Aruna Biswas : Changing tracks". The Daily Star. May 28, 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ Novera Deepita (September 24, 2004). "Serial Biraj Bou conveys a powerful message --Aruna Biswas". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ "Aruna, Kona and Mishu in Food Caravan". The Daily Star. May 3, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ "A talent hunt for underprivileged girls". The Daily Star. June 12, 2009. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ Sun, Daily (September 2024). "Shock and surprise grip entertainment arena after chats discovery". daily-sun. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Alo Ashbei WhatsApp group message leaked". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2024-09-03). "'Throw hot water on protesters': 'Alo Ashbei' artistes' WhatsApp group under fire". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Leaked conversation of artists speaking against student movement goes viral". The Business Standard. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
External links
- Aruna Biswas at IMDb
- Aruna Biswas on Facebook
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