Naresh Bhuiyan (born 7 September 1951) is a Bangladeshi actor, photojournalist, theatre director, and writer. 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, Bangladesh. His father's name is Debendra Kumar Bhuiyan, and his mother's name is Tulsi Bala Bhuiyan. He was enrolled in the Department of Economics at the University of Dhaka. From there, he earned his honors and master's degrees. He was addicted to drama since childhood. Later, he developed an interest in stage drama.

Career

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

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

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

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

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, and Bhull Lekhte Bhull Kario Na.

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

Bhuiyan served as the chief election commissioner for the Bangladesh Shilpi Sangha (Directors Guild) elections for 2025 to 2027.

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

Filmography

Key
†Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Films

YearFilmRoleDirectorRef.
1977Saheb Bibi GolamHumayun Kabir
1979Surja Dighal BariSadekMasihuddin Shaker, Sheikh Niamat Ali
1985Suruj MiaKazal Arefin
2004LalonTanvir Mokammel
2005MatritwaZahid Hossain
2009Chana o MuktijuddhoBadal Rahman
2018Alta BanuArun Chowdhury
SwapnajaalGiasuddin Selim
2019MayabotiArun Chowdhury
Fagun HawaySalesmanTauquir Ahmed
2021Chironjeeb MujibNazrul Islam
SphulingoTauquir Ahmed
Raat Jaga PhoolMir Sabbir
2022Operation SundarbansAkkasDipankar Dipon
DaagSanjoy Somadder
Payer ChapSaiful Islam Mannu
2023Uno SirSyed Shakil
PoriMahmudur Rahman Heme
Ekti Na Bola GolpoPankaj Palit
Eti ChitraMasuk's fatherRaisul Islam Anik
2024PoisonSanjoy Somadder
Shoroter JobaKusum Sikder
FatimaPrasad's FatherDhrubo Hasan
2025Rickshaw GirlSelimAmitabh Reza Chowdhury
BorbaadNitu's paternal uncleMehedi Hassan Hridoy
UtshobTanim Noor
TBAAntorborti †Abdur RoufS M Kayum

Web series

YearFilmRoleDirectorOTT
2021MorichikaRafiqueShihab ShaheenChorki
2023KabadiShafin's fatherRubayet MahmudBioscope

Short films

YearFilmsRoleDirectorRef.
2016The Red NoteYash Rohan
2020CoronakalEmon's fatherGoutam Koiri
2022Ghore FeraAshok MitraRafat 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. They have three sons. Their eldest son Avimanyu Kishore Rupai is a marketing manager at PhillipCapital, Singapore. The second son, Yash Rohan, has already gained popularity as a young actor in Bengali dramas and films, and their younger son, Arjun.

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