Among the foremost actors on the small screen, Shahriar Nazim Joy is also an occasional film actor who has extended his talents to the direction of TV plays. He's gone even a step further now with his debut film, set to hit the silver screens this Eid. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, Joy spoke about his new avatar as film director. Excerpts:

In line with his practice of making a TV play each Eid, acclaimed TV host and director Hanif Sanket is making “Bhul Theke Nirbhul” this Eid-ul Adha, for ATN Bangla.

Leading television actors Tisha and Nisho will be seen in single-episode television play “E Ek Audbhut Bhalobasha”. Written by Sagor Jahan and directed by

Break-less TV serial “Superstar” airs on Maasranga TV every Sunday through Wednesday at 11pm on Maasranga TV. Written and directed by Rayhan Khan, it

Popular television actress Richi Solaiman will be seen portraying Rubi Roy, the titular character from RD Burman's classic song “Mone Pore Ruby Roy”, in Eid

During last Eid, Tahsan-Tisha's chemistry in Mizanur Rahman Arian's single-episode TV play “Angry Bird” was much applauded. Now they are all set to appear onscreen together in another TV play, titled “To Airport”, by the same director.

Popular actress Farah Ruma stepped into her career 13 years ago with television play “Shako” where she appeared alongside noted actor Afzal Hossain. Now, after 13 years, Farah and Afzal are reuniting on screen with single-episode television play “Chor”.

Popular television actors Aparna and Nisho have paired up for Eid special tele-film “Breakup Story”. Written and directed by Mabrur Rashid Bannah, the tele-film

This Eid, film star Riaz will be seen alongside popular small screen actresses Farhana Mili and Prova in six-episode television serial “Vagabond”. Written and

Paying heed to viewers' complaints that it gets nearly impossible to enjoy the entertainment on TV during the Eid season, Gtv has taken a massive step – to

Suborna Mustafa commanded the TV scene in the '90s. Although she is not seen as frequently today, her screen presence is riveting. This Eid TV viewers will get to see Suborna in a number of plays.

New drama serial “Jhalmuri” will start going on air on Rtv from tonight at 8:20pm. The serial has been jointly directed by Redoan Rony and Niyamul Mukta, while the script has been penned by Popcorn Creative Cell.

Film star Mahiya Mahi will be present as guest in Maasranga Television's Eid special celebrity show “Star Night”, to be broadcast on Eid day at 7:40pm.

Ashna Habib Bhabna began her career on TV, and gained popularity on the small screen, but she has been away from the medium for a while, primarily because of her busy times with her debut film “Bhoyonkor Shundor”.

Popular TV actor Apurbo has been around on the circuit for a while, and has played a variety of roles, but for Taneem Rahman Angshu's next, he will be donning a first-time role.

Starting in 2008, Channel i's children's musical reality show “Khude Gaanraj” has come a long way. Every year, the platform is getting bigger and better. The grand finale of the ongoing fifth season is set to take place on September 11 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the capital. Ahead of the event, the programme's director Izaz Khan Swapan, who is also the Programme Planner and Project Director of Channel i, talked to The Daily Star.

Marking first death anniversary of legendary Nazrul Sangeet artiste of the sub-continent Feroza Begum, Channel i will air a special memorial programme “Koto Jug Jeno Dekhini Tomarey” today at 11:30pm.

Popular television actors Sajal and Bindu will be seen in single-episode television play “Sorry”. Written by Mostafa Monon and directed by Shahin Shadhin, the play will air on Monday at 12:02am on Maasranga Television.

Popular television actor Mahfuz Ahmed ventured into direction in 2006. His directorial debut “Good Bye Senerena” cast Nobel and Aupee Karim in the lead roles.

This Eid television audience will see popular actors Purnima, Mosharraf Karim and Iresh Zaker together in single-episode television play “Prem Othoba Duhshopner Raat Din”.