Channel i marks Humayun Ahmed's 78th birth anniversary with day-long programmes and a three-day book fair
The 78th birth anniversary of the timeless fiction writer, playwright and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed falls on Friday (13 November). Channel i will remember the celebrated author with a range of programmes.
On the birthday morning, Channel i's regular programme 'Gaan Diye Shuru' will feature this generation's singers Pranti, Orthi and Imran Khandakar performing in memory of Humayun Ahmed. Their voices will carry popular songs from films directed by him.
At 1:05pm, the programme 'Ebong Cinemar Gaan' will also feature songs from films he directed. Alongside songs and films from his work on television, there will be a book fair and special initiatives.
To mark the occasion, publishing house Onnoprokash and Channel i Online have organised a three-day book fair at the Channel i premises. The fair will run on 13, 14 and 15 November from 10am until evening, where readers can buy Humayun Ahmed's books at a 30 per cent discount.
Channel i Online's special feature 'Amar Humayun' will bring together memories, fondness and personal feelings surrounding the celebrated writer. Its aim is to present Humayun Ahmed afresh to the people connected with his literature and work, and to readers and viewers.
On the day before the birthday, Thursday (12 November) at 3:05pm, Channel i will broadcast the Humayun Ahmed-directed film 'Noy Number Bipod Sanket'. The comedy, produced by Impress Telefilm, was shot entirely at Nuhash Polli.
'Noy Number Bipod Sanket' stars Rahmat Ali, Jayanta Chattopadhyay, Tania Ahmed, Diti, Challenger, Swadhin Khosru, Maznun Mizan, Faruk Ahmed and Shabnam Parveen, among others.
In Bangla literature, Humayun Ahmed is a name whose creations have captivated several generations of readers and viewers. From novel characters to drama dialogue, from film stories to song lyrics, his distinctive signature is everywhere. Channel i's programmes this year are therefore arranged around his creations for his 78th birth anniversary.
