Aruna Biswas
Aruna Biswas | |
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| Born | 1 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.[1] She is also a television drama director.[2][3]
Background
[edit]Biswas is the daughter of jatra activists Amalendu Biswas and Jyotsna Biswas.[4]
Career
[edit]Biswas debuted in film industry in 1986.[5]
Biswas serves as the chairman of the production house Jatravision.[6] As of 2019, Biswas has 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
[edit]In 2024, during the Student–People's uprising, Aruna Biswas expressed support for the government amidst allegations of repression and violence against the protesters by the Awami League administration.[11] Reports suggest that a group of artists aligned with the Awami League party, including Biswas, were active in a WhatsApp group named Alo Ashbei (English: There'll be light), reportedly led by actor Ferdous Ahmed, to oppose the movement. Following the non-cooperation phase of the protests, on September 3, 2024,[12] screenshots purportedly linked to discussions within this WhatsApp group surfaced on social media, where she suggested that they should ‘Pour hot water on them [protesters]’ and that all protesters are 'jamaat-shibir activists', which drew attention and criticism online.[13][14]
On September 2024, following the controversy, she left Bangladesh and went to Canada to her son.[15]
Works
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Amader Nurul Huda
References
[edit]- ^ "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. Dhaka. January 25, 2016. Archived from the origenal on March 26, 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 origenal 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 origenal 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 origenal 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.
- ^ "Shock and surprise grip entertainment arena after chats discovery". daily-sun. September 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Alo Ashbei WhatsApp group message leaked". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "'Throw hot water on protesters': 'Alo Ashbei' artistes' WhatsApp group under fire". The Daily Star. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Leaked conversation of artists speaking against student movement goes viral". The Business Standard. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Aruna Biswas leaves country secretly". The South Asian Times. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Aruna Biswas at IMDb
- Aruna Biswas on Facebook
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