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Director Chayanika Chowdhury shot her first drama, Shesh Belay, on September 18, 2001. Since then, she has directed more than 400 dramas and two films, Bishwoshundori and Prohelika. This year marks 25 years of her career as a director. To commemorate the milestone, she has made four dramas, which will air on four different television channels on September 18 and be released on YouTube the following day.

Shomoy Ektu Thamo, written by Iffat Arefin Tonni, will air on Channel i. Afzal Hossain, Zakia Bari Mamo, Rosie Siddiqui and Farzana Chhobi are among the cast. Following its television premiere, the drama will be available on the Gaanchil YouTube channel.

ATN Bangla will air Bishonno Megh. Based on a true incident witnessed by Chayanika Chowdhury, the drama was written by Iffat Arefin Tonni. Irfan Sajjad, Zakia Bari Mamo, Sadia Ayman and Dolly Zahur are among the actors. After its television broadcast, it will be released on the Laser Vision YouTube channel.

Jochhonay Fera, written by Shafiqul Rahman Shantanu, will air on Boishakhi TV. The cast includes Irfan Sajjad, Aisha Khan and Dipa Khondkar. The drama will also be available on the Laser Vision YouTube channel.

Prothom Dekhar Por, written by Ahmed Toukir, will be broadcast on Maasranga Television. Irfan Sajjad, Tanjin Tisha, Abul Hayat and Dolly Zahur play various roles. Following its television premiere, the drama will be released on the G Series YouTube channel.

Speaking about the celebration of her 25-year career, Chayanika Chowdhury said, “Time really passes so quickly. It feels like just the other day, on September 18, 2001, I shot my first drama as a director. I was very nervous. Even today, I feel nervous when I remember that day. Before I knew it, 25 years have passed.

“Directing is like a prayer to me. Many people organise large events to mark their silver jubilee. I feel that the time has not yet come for me to do something on such a large scale. I simply felt like making dramas. These four dramas are for the audience whose love has inspired me to continue making dramas.”