Talented actress Zakia Bari Momo and popular actor Nayeem have paired once again in a tele-drama titled ‘Priyo Protipakkha’ after appearing together in a special comedy drama serial during last Eid. Young director Manan Asad made his directorial debut through the tele-drama, which has been written by Prasun Rahman. DhakaLive has news that the shooting of the tele-drama has already been completed recently at a shooting house in the city’s Uttara area.
Though this is the first tele-drama for Manan Asad, he prepared himself completely for the position of a director. Before coming to direction, Asad worked as an assistant and chief assistant to a number of prominent directors like Afzal Hossain, Masum Aziz, Gazi Jahangir, Mir Sabbir, SM Shaheen, Shakhwat Al Mamun, Nader Chowdhury, M Shakhwat Hossain, GM Saikat, Rizwan Khan and others during his 14-year career. Momo said about working with Asad, “I found him as an assistant or a chief assistant director in many of the tele-dramas. He has always been very concentrated and cordial to his work. As a result, he could start his journey as a complete director. I wish him all the best.” Nayeem said, “The story is really unique. Prasun Rahman has written a brilliant story. I am really hopeful about the tele-drama.” Director Asad informed that the tele-drama will be aired on a satellite TV channel soon.

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