Lucky Enam (born 14 September 1952) is a Bangladeshi television and theatre personality. She was awarded

Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak ( bn, একুশে পদক; lit. "Twentyfirst Award") is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contribut ...

by the

Government of Bangladesh The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh ( bn, গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার — ) is the central executive government of Bangladesh. The government was constituted by the Con ...

in 2019. She is the current chairperson of

Bangladesh Shishu Academy Bangladesh Shishu Academy ( bn, বাংলাদেশ শিশু একাডেমি) is the national academy for children in Bangladesh. It was established in 1976 for promoting cultural development of children, and nurturing their tal ...

since September 2019.

Background

Enam was born on 14 September 1952 in Rangpur to Kalimullah Bhuiyan and Mohua. She completed her SSC from SV Girl's School and HSC from Comilla Women's College. She then earned her bachelor's and master's in economics from the

University of Chittagong The University of Chittagong ( bn, চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, caṭṭagram bishwabidyalay) is a public research university with multidisciplinary faculties situated across a 1754-acres hilly landmas ...

and

University of Dhaka The University of Dhaka (also known as Dhaka University, or DU) is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest university in Bangladesh. The university opened its doors to students on July 1st 1921. Currently i ...

respectively.

Career

Enam began performing in 1972 by joining the theater troupe ''Nagorik Natya Sampradaya''. She first appeared in a dual role in the play ''Anubhabe Anubhutee'' with

Pijush Bandyopadhyay Pijush Bandyopadhyay is a Bangladeshi stage, television and film actor. He is a former managing director of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). Bandyopadhyay is also the CEO of the privately owned television channel Ekushey Televisio ...

in 1987. Her notable roles include Kona in ''Sharoma'', Ambia in ''Nuruldiner Sarajibon'', Ms. Esha in ''

Bohubrihi ''Bohubrihi'' was one of the most popular drama serials ever aired on Bangladesh Television. The bangla word Bohubrihi means the multiple dimension of anything and here it means the mystery of life. The story was written by famous author, drama ...

'' and Boro Bou in ''

Ayomoy ''Oyomoi'' ��য়োময়(''The man who would not die'') was a popular Bangladeshi television serial, written by Humayun Ahmed and directed by Nawazish Ali Khan, originally aired on Bangladesh Television in 1990–91. Blending fact with f ...

''. Enam is the co-founder and general secretary of the theatre troupe ''Nagorik Nattyangan''. She directed several stage plays including ''Ami Birangana Bolchi'', ''Sharoma'', ''Pragoitihashik'', ''Sheishob Dinguli'', ''Bideha'', ''Muktir Upaye'' and ''Kritodasher Hashi''. She also directed television drama serials ''Amader Ananda Bari'', based on Enamul Huq's novel ''Greehobashi Galpo'' and ''Shesh Rakkha''. In 2012, Nagorik Nattyangan and

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy ( bn, শিল্পকলা একাডেমি; National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts) is the principal state-sponsored national cultural center of Bangladesh. History It is the national academy of f ...

arranged a six-day theatre festival to celebrate the 60th birthday of Enam at the National Theatre Hall, Dhaka.

Personal life

Enam was married to actor, theatre activist and academic Enamul Huq. Together they had two daughters – Hridi Huq and Proitee Huq.

Awards

* ''Award of Honour'' for dedication in theatre (1984) *

Shilpakala Padak Shilpakala Padak is an award instituted by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) to recognize ten established artists for their contributions to the fields of Bangladeshi arts, theater, music, dance, instrumental music, folk music and film and other ...

in 2014 by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy *

(2019)

Works

;Television * ''

'' (1988) * ''

Kothao Keu Nei ''Kothao Keu Nei'' (Bengali: কোথাও কেউ নেই, English: ''No one is nowhere'') is a Bangladeshi drama television series written by Humayun Ahmed, which aired on Bangladesh Television from 1993 to 1994. The series is about the s ...

'' (1990)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Enam, Lucky 1952 births Living people People from Rangpur District University of Chittagong alumni University of Dhaka alumni Bangladeshi television actresses Bangladeshi stage actresses Bangladeshi theatre directors Recipients of the Ekushey Padak