Aruna Biswas
Aruna Biswas has been a familiar face in Bangladeshi cinema, moving through decades and styles like it’s just another day at the office. She first turned heads way back in 1992 with Khoma—a film tangled up in drama, regret, and those classic family secrets you’d expect from the era. The ‘90s vibe is strong with this one: oversized shirts, emotional outbursts, and enough tension to make your grandma clutch her pearls. Fast forward to 2006, and there’s Chachchu, where Aruna traded in old-school melodrama for something a bit more contemporary. The story hits you with layers—family, loyalty, a little betrayal for good measure. Think feuds, misunderstandings, and those big, teary confrontations that make you want to call your parents just to check in.
And then there’s Ashomvob (2023). Now, this one’s a whole new ballgame. Aruna steps into a world where nothing is predictable, and the stakes just keep rising. The film’s title literally means “impossible,” and, honestly, the plot twists go all in on that promise. There’s suspense, there’s edge, and Aruna’s performance brings this gritty realism that’s hard to look away from. Each of these films shows off a different side of her—sometimes fierce, sometimes vulnerable, but always magnetic. Her career isn’t just a highlight reel; it’s a crash course in how Bangladeshi cinema has evolved, and she’s been right at the center of it, shaping and shaking up the scene every step of the way.