There has been a number of short dramas on television and online during this Eid, clearly marking the mainstream integration of internet as a widely accepted medium. Regardless of the platform, however, the dramas have ensued much discussion and debate on the social media.
The Lux drama series, featuring seven individual stories taken from seven different novels and employing varied location shooting and styles, were apparently made with the intention to engage the audience.
Directed by Mabrur Rashid Banna and based on the novel Gorbhodharini, Mukhosher Araley was broadcast on the third day of Eid and has been particularly praised in for its strong social message. But some have criticised it for not being faithful to the original material.
“But these novels weren’t written into screenplay, rather the novels were used as inspirations. This is also very clearly mentioned at the beginning and end of all episodes,” said Maruf Rehman, the head of Asiatic Mindshare.
In the drama a girl commits suicide and she is blamed for her terrible end, with the assumption being that a good girl cannot take her own life. The friends of the girl protest this and embark on a mission to find out the reason for suicide. In the process they find out about a sexual predator who is very influential and powerful. They try to expose this person.
Despite some criticism about various artistic decisions the dramas have been able to pull the audience toward local content. Redoan Rony directed Mr. Joni has moved audience with its touching story of love for animals. Similarly, Adnan Al Rajeev directed Bikel Belar Pakhi garnered praise by depicting the struggles of middle class families.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
