Chayanika Chowdhury (born 1 December) is a Bangladeshi television drama director. She has been directing television dramas since 2001, and as of September 2017, she has directed 347 dramas.
Education Chowdhury graduated from Chhayanaut Sangeet Biddayatan for Rabindra Sangeet and then went to Santiniketan.
Career Chowdhury debuted directing television dramas in 2001 with the drama Shesh Belay. She got her breakthrough through the drama titled Ek Jiboney, which aired on 28 October 2002.
Chowdhury's 50th directorial work was Maya, the 100th was Choloman Chhobi in 2010, the 200th was Juari in 2013, and the 300th was Sona'r Manush in 2016.
Chowdhury published her first book, Mayaghar, in 2014.
In 2019, Chowdhury made her directorial debut directing a film Bishwoshundori starring Siam Ahmed and Pori Moni.
In May 2025, an arrest warrant was issued against Chowdhury over a cheque dishonour case.
Personal life Chowdhury is married to Arun Chowdhury, a writer and journalist since 1990. They have a daughter, Anulekha. Her sister Tamalika Karmakar is a film and television actress.
Awards Cultural Reporters Award as the Best Director (2003) Best Critic Award as the Best Director from Cultural Journalist Forum of Bangladesh (2004) Special Award from Charunirom Institute of Acting and Research (2010)
Works Television Year Title Cast Notes Chatushkon Ek JiboneyShahed, Tamalika, Tazin Bhalobashar Gaan Kalo ChithiMahfuz, Afsana Mimi & Shomi Kaisar Jara Brishtite Bhijechhilo Opekkhar BrishtiApurba, Richi Babli Tomar Shongey Dekha Holo Bhalobasha Bedonaey Rupa Shesh Belay Ananda Bedona Bhalobashi Tomakey Chhuye Chhotto ei Jibon Pothey Pothey Choltey Choltey Surjaster Agey Pora Prem Golmal MayaApurba, Tanjin Tisha Bikeler Alo Haraye Khuji TareyApurba, Richi Neel Kuashaye Ami Tumi Tinjoney Nirbachito Dukkho Koshto Jayga Shuddho BariApurba, Richi SMS Shonar Kathi Rupar Kathi Kashto Kashto Shukh Dui Bon Noshto Nir Jekhane Shimanto Anchol Kotha Chhilo OnnorokomMahfuz, Apurba, Tain, Tomalika Kotha Chhilo OnnorokomApurba, Mahfuz, Opee, Bonna Mirza Esho Haat DhoroApurba, Tarin LocketAfsana Mimi, Apurba AlochhayaApurba, Richi, Diti, Hasan Imam Aloker Ei JhornadharaApurba, Tinni Amar Chokhe TrishnaApurba, Tinni Ami Ebong Shet PayraApurba, Tarin, Dolly Johur Bhalo Theko Bhalo RekhoApurba, Prova, Badhon Maan ObhimanApurba, Opee Ja Kichhu Chai E JiboneApurba, Opee Meyetir Naam KothaApurba, Opee, Minar Jete Pari Kintu Keno JaboApurba, Richi Swapner Nil PoriApurba, Tinni Bhalobashar Shuru Apurba, Tinni Khunjey PawaApurba SayanheyApurba, Tinni Chokkhe Aamar TrishnaApurba, Tinni Pakhir Danay BhorApurba, Prova Nupur Apurba, Tarin, Diti Ei MayaApurba, Tinni, Sharmili Bhor Holo Dor KhuloApurba, Tania ObhimanApurba, Nadia Oporanhe/ObelayApurba, Kushum Shikder Maya GhorApurba Sukher ByathaApurba, Richi Boshontey EshoApurba, Richi, Shahin Khan, Bonnya Mirza Shopno GhuriApurba, Sonia Hossain, Shams Sumon Chena Mukh Ochena MukhApurba, Rakhi Bichcheder PorApurba, Rakhi, Laila Hasan Tumi AmarApurba, Rakhi, Hasan Iman, Afruza Banu Valobasai Shob HoiApurba, Sarika Mugdho Nilimar PrantayApurba, Bindu, Milon Priyobhashini Apurba, Momo, Laila Hasan Paliye Giye BiyeApurba, Proba Tritiyo JonApurba, Bindu, Mahfuz Moner Gohine Apurba, Nafiza, D A Tayeb GrohonKalApurba, Farha Ruma Mon KadeApurba, Sumaiya Shimu Fuler Moto NaamApurba, Tarin, Sharmili Tomar Kache FeraApurba, Rumana, Sarika Ekjon Vodro Mohila Othoba Mayer GolpoApurba, Richi, Shormili, Hasan Imam Dure Aro DureApurba, Orsha, Sporshia AcholOpee, Sharmili, Nafisa Dujone Dekha HoloApurba, Richi Shokha HeyShohiduzzaman Shelim, Farhana Mili Dorjar OpasheApurba, Momo, Chanchal, Tomalika Jodio ShondhaApurba, Runa KhanSame story as Raat Jaga Vore Apurba as protagonist Raat Jaga VoreMomo, MilonSame story as Jodio Shondha Momo as protagonist Bhalobashi TomakeMahfuz, Tinni
Films + List of Chayanika Chowdhury film credits Year Title Cast Notes 2020 BishwoshundoriSiam Ahmed, Pori Moni2022Kagojer BouEmon, Pori Moni2023ProhelikaMahfuz Ahmed, Bubly Tariq Anam Khan, Pori Moni, Mahfuz Ahmed
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