Bangladesh’s first micro-drama series, ‘Silver Sadia’, is set to premiere on May 15 on Cinemawala’s Facebook page.
A vertical screening of the series was held in Dhaka on Saturday, attended by the cast, director, producers and invited guests. The trailer was unveiled at 7:00 pm during the event.
Directed by Miraj Hossain, the cast includes Sadia Ayman, Allen Shubhro, Farzana Chobi and Kamruzzaman Topu, among others. Content creator Rafsan The Choto Bhai also appears in a special role.
The 15-episode series features episodes running for three minutes each.
Speaking about the project, Miraj Hossain said, “This new attempt at telling stories in a shorter format is a bold and timely step for Bangladesh’s entertainment industry, in tune with the viewing habits of today’s audiences.”
The story of Silver Sadia centres on a madrasa student from a lower middle-class family who secretly develops a strong passion for gaming.
With quiet support from her mother, she begins livestreaming on YouTube and gradually builds her own audience. Complications arise when her father discovers the truth, as the story explores family conflict, strained relationships and a young woman’s journey towards finding her identity.
Sadia Ayman, who plays the titular role, described the project as a unique experience.
“Without a doubt, this is a wonderful initiative. It is a completely new experience to tell a beautiful story through short episodes. I’m truly delighted to be part of such a series,” she said.
Producer Nazim Farhan Chowdhury said storytelling styles are evolving alongside changing audience habits.
“Dramas and films have now moved from screens into the palms of our hands. Through this series produced by Mother’s Blessing Studios, we are stepping into a new world of vertical storytelling, where there is room for courage, emotion and fresh ideas,” he said.
Co-producer and creator Pulak Anil said the production faced several challenges due to its experimental format.
“Working with a completely new concept brought many challenges. By overcoming those challenges, we are opening the door to a new possibility,” he added.
Presented by Glow & Lovely, the series has been produced by Mayer Doa Studios as part of ADCOM Limited’s content-driven project, while Runout Films serves as the production partner.
Cinemawala is the distribution partner for the series, which is currently trending at number nine in YouTube’s Movies category.
