Chayanika Chowdhury | |
|---|---|
 Chayanika Chowdhury, Dhaka 2018 | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Director |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Spouse | Arun Chowdhury (m. 1990) |
| Relatives | Tamalika Karmakar (sister) |
Chayanika Chowdhury (born 1 December) [1] is a Bangladeshi television drama director. She has been directing television dramas since 2001, and as of September 2017, she has directed 347 dramas. [2]
Chowdhury graduated from Chhayanaut Sangeet Biddayatan for Rabindra Sangeet and then went to Santiniketan. [3]
Chowdhury debuted directing television dramas in 2001 with the drama Shesh Belay. [2] She got her breakthrough through the drama titled Ek Jiboney, which aired on 28 October 2002. [4] [2]
Chowdhury's 50th directorial work was Maya, the 100th was Choloman Chhobi in 2010, the 200th was Juari in 2013, and the 300th was Sona'r Manush in 2016. [4] [5] [6] [7]
Chowdhury published her first book, Mayaghar, in 2014. [8]
In 2019, Chowdhury made her directorial debut directing a film Bishwoshundori starring Siam Ahmed and Pori Moni. [9]
In May 2025, an arrest warrant was issued against Chowdhury over a cheque dishonour case.
Chowdhury is married to Arun Chowdhury, a writer and journalist since 1990. [10] [11] They have a daughter, Anulekha. [3] Her sister Tamalika Karmakar is a film and television actress. [10]
| Year | Title | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatushkon | [14] | ||
| Ek Jiboney | Shahed, Tamalika, Tazin | [2] | |
| Bhalobashar Gaan | [2] | ||
| Kalo Chithi | Mahfuz, Afsana Mimi & Shomi Kaisar | [2] | |
| Jara Brishtite Bhijechhilo | [15] | ||
| Opekkhar Brishti | Apurba, Richi | [15] | |
| Babli Tomar Shongey | [15] | ||
| Dekha Holo Bhalobasha Bedonaey | [15] | ||
| Rupa | [15] | ||
| Shesh Belay | [10] | ||
| Ananda Bedona | [10] | ||
| Bhalobashi | [10] | ||
| Tomakey Chhuye | [10] | ||
| Chhotto ei Jibon | [10] | ||
| Pothey Pothey Choltey Choltey | [10] | ||
| Surjaster Agey | [16] | ||
| Pora Prem | [16] | ||
| Golmal | [16] | ||
| Maya | Apurba, Tanjin Tisha | [16] | |
| Bikeler Alo | [16] | ||
| Haraye Khuji Tarey | Apurba, Richi | [16] | |
| Neel Kuashaye | [16] | ||
| Ami Tumi Tinjoney | [16] | ||
| Nirbachito Dukkho Koshto | [16] | ||
| Jayga Shuddho Bari | Apurba, Richi | [16] | |
| SMS | [16] | ||
| Shonar Kathi Rupar Kathi | [12] | ||
| Kashto Kashto Shukh | [12] | ||
| Dui Bon | [4] | ||
| Noshto Nir | [4] | ||
| Jekhane Shimanto | [4] | ||
| Anchol | [4] | ||
| Kotha Chhilo Onnorokom | Mahfuz, Apurba, Tain, Tomalika | [4] | |
| Kotha Chhilo Onnorokom | Apurba, Mahfuz, Opee, Bonna Mirza | [4] | |
| Esho Haat Dhoro | Apurba, Tarin | [4] | |
| Locket | Afsana Mimi, Apurba | [4] | |
| Alochhaya | Apurba, Richi, Diti, Hasan Imam | ||
| Aloker Ei Jhornadhara | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Amar Chokhe Trishna | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Ami Ebong Shet Payra | Apurba, Tarin, Dolly Johur | ||
| Bhalo Theko Bhalo Rekho | Apurba, Prova, Badhon | ||
| Maan Obhiman | Apurba, Opee | ||
| Ja Kichhu Chai E Jibone | Apurba, Opee | ||
| Meyetir Naam Kotha | Apurba, Opee, Minar | ||
| Jete Pari Kintu Keno Jabo | Apurba, Richi | ||
| Swapner Nil Pori | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Bhalobashar Shuru | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Khunjey Pawa | Apurba | ||
| Sayanhey | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Chokkhe Aamar Trishna | Apurba, Tinni | ||
| Pakhir Danay Bhor | Apurba, Prova | ||
| Nupur | Apurba, Tarin, Diti | ||
| Ei Maya | Apurba, Tinni, Sharmili | ||
| Bhor Holo Dor Khulo | Apurba, Tania | ||
| Obhiman | Apurba, Nadia | ||
| Oporanhe/Obelay | Apurba, Kushum Shikder | ||
| Maya Ghor | Apurba | ||
| Sukher Byatha | Apurba, Richi | ||
| Boshontey Esho | Apurba, Richi, Shahin Khan, Bonnya Mirza | ||
| Shopno Ghuri | Apurba, Sonia Hossain, Shams Sumon | ||
| Chena Mukh Ochena Mukh | Apurba, Rakhi | ||
| Bichcheder Por | Apurba, Rakhi, Laila Hasan | ||
| Tumi Amar | Apurba, Rakhi, Hasan Iman, Afruza Banu | ||
| Valobasai Shob Hoi | Apurba, Sarika | ||
| Mugdho Nilimar Prantay | Apurba, Bindu, Milon | ||
| Priyobhashini | Apurba, Momo, Laila Hasan | ||
| Paliye Giye Biye | Apurba, Proba | ||
| Tritiyo Jon | Apurba, Bindu, Mahfuz | ||
| Moner Gohine | Apurba, Nafiza, D A Tayeb | ||
| GrohonKal | Apurba, Farha Ruma | ||
| Mon Kade | Apurba, Sumaiya Shimu | ||
| Fuler Moto Naam | Apurba, Tarin, Sharmili | ||
| Tomar Kache Fera | Apurba, Rumana, Sarika | ||
| Ekjon Vodro Mohila Othoba Mayer Golpo | Apurba, Richi, Shormili, Hasan Imam | ||
| Dure Aro Dure | Apurba, Orsha, Sporshia | ||
| Achol | Opee, Sharmili, Nafisa | ||
| Dujone Dekha Holo | Apurba, Richi | ||
| Shokha Hey | Shohiduzzaman Shelim, Farhana Mili | ||
| Dorjar Opashe | Apurba, Momo, Chanchal, Tomalika | ||
| Jodio Shondha | Apurba, Runa Khan | Same story as Raat Jaga Vore Apurba as protagonist | |
| Raat Jaga Vore | Momo, Milon | Same story as Jodio Shondha Momo as protagonist | |
| Bhalobashi Tomake | Mahfuz, Tinni | ||
| Year | Title | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bishwoshundori | Siam Ahmed, Pori Moni | [17] |
| 2022 | Kagojer Bou | Emon, Pori Moni | [18] [19] [20] |
| 2023 | Prohelika | Mahfuz Ahmed, Bubly | [21] |
| TBA | Antorale† | Tariq Anam Khan, Pori Moni, Mahfuz Ahmed | [ citation needed ] |
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
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