Two legends of Bangladeshi television, Abul Hayat and Dilara Zaman, are reuniting on screen for ‘Bela o Bikel’ — a tender new drama that promises both nostalgia and emotional depth in an industry where such stories are increasingly rare.
Penned and directed by Shariful Islam Shamim, the drama casts Hayat as Bikel and Zaman as Bela, placing them at the very heart of the narrative.
While the duo have appeared together in countless productions over the decades, Hayat believes this might be the first time they share title roles. “That’s why this project feels so special,” he said. “Shamim has handled it with great care and I’m confident audiences will feel the same connection when it airs.”
Zaman, too, was full of praise for the project’s intimacy and craftsmanship. “The story is truly beautiful. These days, it’s rare to see character-driven narratives on television. Shamim has taken on a challenge, and I’m grateful for his dedication to bringing something meaningful to the screen,” she said.
Also starring Nabila Binte Islam, Golam Kibrya Tanvir and others, Bela o Bikel is set to premiere soon on Enigma TV’s YouTube channel — a must-watch for anyone who treasures the golden touch of two of the nation’s finest actors.