Naresh Bhuiyan

Naresh Bhuiyan
নরেশ ভূঁইয়া
Born (1951-09-07) 7 September 1951
Noakhali District, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationUniversity of Dhaka (MMS)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • television personality
  • writer
  • theatre director
Years active1972–present
Spouse
(m. 1983)
Children3, including Yash Rohan

Naresh Bhuiyan (born 7 September 1951) is a Bangladeshi actor, theatre director and writer.[1] His acting career covers both television and film.

Early life

Naresh Bhuiyan was born on 7 September 1951 in the present-day Chowmuhani area of Begumganj Upazila in Noakhali District, Bangladesh.[2] His father's name Debendra Kumar Bhuiyan and his mother's name Tulsi Bala Bhuiyan.[3] He was enrolled in the Department of Economics at the University of Dhaka. From there, he earned his honors and master's degrees.[4] He was addicted to drama since childhood. Later, he developed an interest in stage drama.

Career

Naresh Bhuiyan first acted in the play 'Chokher Dukh' in 1972.[5] He then joined theatre acting. In 1989, he acted on stage in the play 'Saat Ghater Kanakari' directed by Momtazuddin Ahmed.

Naresh Bhuiyan's journalism career began in 1973 when he worked for Chitrali. He remained associated with Chitrali until 2005.

Naresh Bhuiyan came into the limelight in 1980, when he played the role Andu Bhai in the BTV drama 'Matir Kole', produced by Musa Ahmed.

Naresh acted in the play 'Mohor Ali', based on Rabeya Khatun's novel in 1990. Khaled Khan played the role of Mohor Ali. Naresh Bhuiyan also garnered a lot of attention for playing the role of Mohor Ali's friend.

Naresh Bhuiyan's journey as a director began in 1998 with 'Bhalobasi Sudhayo Na Kare Bhalobasi'. It was written by his wife, popular actress Shilpi Sharkar Apu. Even after that, he produced several other plays including 'Dayita', 'Bhalobasa Chuye Gele', 'Kangkkito Prohor', 'Bhull Lekhte Bhull Kario Na'.

In the late 1980s, Naresh Bhuiyan served as the president of Bangladesh Cine-Journalist Association.

Naresh Bhuiyan served as the Chief Election Commissioner for the Bangladesh Shilpi Sangha (Directors Guild) elections for the year 2025 to 2027.[6][7]

Naresh Bhuiyan made his debut as a writer with the book 'Neeta Tomar Jonne'.[8] He then wrote two more books in 2018, 'Dipar Sarabela' and 'Shudhui Tumi'.

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Director Ref.
1977 Saheb Bibi Golam Humayun Kabir [9]
1979 Surja Dighal Bari Sadek Masihuddin Shaker, Sheikh Niamat Ali
1985 Suruj Mia Kazal Arefin
2004 Lalon Tanvir Mokammel
2005 Matritwa Zahid Hossain
2009 Chana o Muktijuddho Badal Rahman
2018 Alta Banu Arun Chowdhury
Swapnajaal Giasuddin Selim
2019 Mayaboti Arun Chowdhury
Fagun Haway Salesman Tauquir Ahmed
2021 Rickshaw Girl Selim Amitabh Reza Chowdhury [10]
Chironjeeb Mujib Nazrul Islam
Sphulingo Tauquir Ahmed
Raat Jaga Phool Mir Sabbir
2022 Operation Sundarbans Akkas Dipankar Dipon
Daag Sanjoy Somadder
Payer Chap Saiful Islam Mannu
2023 Uno Sir Syed Shakil
Pori Mahmudur Rahman Heme
Ekti Na Bola Golpo Pankaj Palit
Eti Chitra Masuk's father Raisul Islam Anik
2024 Poison Sanjoy Somadder
Shoroter Joba Kusum Sikder [11]
Fatima Prasad's Father Dhrubo Hasan [12]
2025 Borbaad Nitu's paterial

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Mehedi Hassan Hridoy [13]
Utshob Tanim Noor [14]

Web Series

Year Film Role Director OTT
2021 Morichika Rafique Shihab Shaheen Chorki
2023 Kabadi Shafin's father Rubayet Mahmud Bioscope

Short Films

Year Films Role Director Ref.
2016 The Red Note Yash Rohan
2020 Coronakal Emon's father Goutam Koiri [15]
2022 Ghore Fera Ashok Mitra Rafat Majumdar Rinku

Television

  • Matir Kole (1980)
  • Mohor Ali (1990)
  • Citing Master (2019)
  • Shift (2020)
  • Apnar Chele Ki Kore (2020)
  • Ayna (2021)
  • Troll (2021)
  • Moner Bari (2021)
  • Match Winner (2021)
  • Baker Khoni (2021)
  • Thikana Bodle Jay (2024)
  • Sylheti vs Noakhali (2024)
  • Faram-Gate (2024)
  • Ki Mayai Jorale (2025)

Personal life

Naresh Bhuiyan married actress Shilpi Sharkar Apu on 23 November 1983.[4] They have three sons. Their eldest son Avimanyu Kishore Rupai is a marketing manager at PhillipCapital, Singapore.[16] The second son, Yash Rohan, has already gained popularity as a young actor in Bengali dramas and films, and their younger son, Arjun, works as a teacher in a local school.[17][16]

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