The return of Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Niha has quickly captured viewers’ attention, with their latest drama ‘Bhalo Acho To’ crossing 8 million views within two days of its YouTube release.
Released on CMV’s YouTube channel last Friday, the drama attracted 5 million views in its first 24 hours. It marks the fourth collaboration between the actors under director Jakaria Showkhin, whose earlier projects with the pair also drew strong audience interest.
Their on-screen partnership began three years ago with ‘Mondowari’, which helped establish Niha’s career. They later appeared together in ‘Meghbalika’ and ‘Maya Pakhi’.
In ‘Bhalo Acho To’, Niha plays Nabaneeta, a teacher at a children’s school. The story begins when she encounters a man drinking tea beside his parked car after leaving school. Their unexpected meeting takes a tense turn as the man follows her, calls her by name and eventually grabs her by the throat. Apurba and Niha play the central characters.
Showkhin said he tries to give each project a distinct story and presentation so audiences do not feel they are watching the same drama repeatedly. He believes the pair’s chemistry and the appeal of straightforward storytelling have helped them connect with viewers.
Although the latest drama has not surpassed the view count of their previous productions, Showkhin said he and Apurba enjoy the challenge of trying to do better each time.
Their next drama together, ‘Durer Manush’, also directed by Showkhin, is awaiting release.
