Abul Hayat returns with Rabeya Khatun adaptation for Eid

Veteran actor Abul Hayat is set to direct a new television drama titled “Bhalobeshechilam”, based on a story by renowned writer Rabeya Khatun. Shooting for the project is scheduled to begin on May 1.

Earlier, during Eid-ul-Fitr, Hayat directed the drama “Sokhina”, also adapted from Rabeya Khatun’s work. Continuing the collaboration, he has once again chosen one of her stories for his upcoming Eid-ul-Azha production.

In addition to directing, Abul Hayat will also act in the drama, alongside Dolly Zahur, Rawnak Hasan, and Zakia Bari Mamo.

Speaking about the project, Hayat said that Channel i Managing Director Faridur Reza Sagar had long expressed a wish for him to adapt at least one of Rabeya Khatun’s stories for every Eid. “It is something I personally enjoy as well,” he said, adding that the screenplay has already been completed.

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Meanwhile, Hayat remains busy with acting projects. He has recently begun shooting a drama directed by Vicky Zahed and is set to start work on Mir Arman Hossain’s “Bhul Namer Phool” on April 29, before commencing his own directorial project.