Ujan Ganger Naiya

Ujan Ganger Naiya is a drama series with underlying messages on the negative aspects of early marriages and underage pregnancy which was broadcast in 2014 by the BBC Media Action (BBCMA) Bangladesh. It was premiered on the state-owned television channel BTV and primarily targeted the rural populace of the country. The series was received exceedingly well, reaching 35 million people.

Ujan Ganger Naiya
GenreSocial, drama
Written byGiasuddin Selim
Directed byGiasuddin Selim and Bashar Georgis
Starring
Voices ofChirkut
Theme music composerChirkut
Country of originBangladesh
Original languageBengali
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes47
Production
ProducerMazharul Islam
Release
Original networkBTV

Episodes

The 16-episode first series is directed by Giasuddin Selim and Bashar Georgis and written by Giasuddin Selim and a team of writers. The crew and cast features star performers like Mamunur Rashid, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Wahida Mollick Jolly, Chanchal Chowdhury, Dipa Khondokar, Orchita Sporshia, Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, Shamol Mawla, Shahed Ali, Momena Chowdhury and many more.[1][2]

Ujan Ganger Naiya is part of the BBC Agomoni (health project brand of BBC Media Action in Bangladesh) under which BBC Media Action is producing TV shows, radio programmes and Public Service Announcements.

Plot

The plot centres around young sisters Jasmin and Anika, who are married to two brothers. 16-year-old Anika wants to continue her education and struggles to adapt to life as a wife and daughter-in-law. Through her story, the drama explores the challenges of early marriage and pregnancy. The series also attempts to promote healthier practices related to childbirth, such as having a skilled healthcare worker present at delivery.[3] Season two follows Anika a few years later at she works as a healthcare worker in a different rural community.

Cast

For first season 16 episodes

Reception

The drama received praise for realistic onscreen portrayal of childbirth for the first time in Bangladeshi entertainment media.[4][5][6]

References
  1. Ferdous, Fahmim. "'Ujan Ganger Naiya' returns – bigger and better". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  2. "Ujan Ganger Naiya begins". Dhaka Tribune. 11 May 2014. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  3. "Second season of 'Ujan Ganger Naiya' premiered". The Daily Star. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  4. "Call the Midwife inspires Bangladesh's first TV childbirth scene". The Independent. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  5. "The Big Push: Call the Midwife in Bangladesh". BBC News. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  6. McGann, Stephen (April 2015). "From how to who: accuracy and authenticity in the portrayal of the medic in TV drama". Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. 108 (4): 123–126. doi:10.1177/0141076815579584. ISSN 0141-0768. PMC 4406892. PMID 25899022.
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