Apurba-Niha pair reunite on screen after a break

Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Niha, who have appeared together in several popular television dramas, are set to reunite on screen after a break of several months.

The pair first worked together in Zakaria Soukhin’s “Mon Duari” in early 2025. The drama has since garnered more than 40 million views. They later appeared together in productions including “Meghbalika”, “Ghran” and “Ochena Ami”, each of which has reportedly crossed 10 million views.

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Despite their popularity as an on-screen pair, there had been no news of the two shooting together since March. Following Eid-ul-Fitr, Apurba spent an extended period in the United States with his family, while Niha also took time away to focus on her family. During this period, Niha announced her engagement in a Facebook post and may tie the knot later this year.

The pair are now returning with a new drama written and directed by S R Mozumder. The project is yet to be titled, with shooting having begun in late August. The production is expected to require around 12 days of filming.

According to the director, portions of the drama have already been shot in Cox’s Bazar, with filming set to continue in Dhaka.

Speaking to Prothom Alo, Mozumder said, “This is my 24th project with Apurba bhai, but my first time working with Apurba and Neeha as a pair. I have always received tremendous support from Apurba bhai. He is not only a brilliant actor but also a wonderful person. He remains involved in different aspects of the work and is always supportive.”

This also marks Mozumder’s first collaboration with Niha.

“She has a strong desire to do good work. I think audiences will see something new from this pair,” he said. “We spent considerable time on pre-production and are now shooting. We will also take our time with post-production. I believe audiences will enjoy it.”

The director said the drama explores time and relationships, beginning with misunderstandings and resentment within a family before developing into a mystery years later.

“Some mistakes in life leave no way of going back. We are trying to tell a different kind of relationship story through that idea,” Mozumder said, adding that Apurba and Niha will portray a married couple.

The nearly two-hour drama also features Abu Hurayra Tanvir in a guest role. It will be released on CD Choice’s YouTube channel, although a release date has yet to be announced.

Apurba and Niha are also expected to appear together in two more upcoming dramas.