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

Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak () is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of martyrs of the Bengali language movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contributions in a number of fields, including culture, education, and e ...

by the

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in 2019. She is the current chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy since September 2019.

Background

Enam was born on September 14, 1952, in

Rangpur Rangpur may refer to: Places In Bangladesh *Rangpur Division, one of the eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh. *Rangpur District, district of Bangladesh in Rangpur Division. *Rangpur, Bangladesh, metropolis and a major city in northern ...

to Kalimullah Bhuiyan and Mohua. She completed her SSC from SV Girls' 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 () also known as Chittagong University (CU), is a public research university located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It was established on 18 November 1966. It is the fifth oldest university of Bangladesh. Having an area ...

and

University of Dhaka The University of Dhaka (), also known as Dhaka University (DU), is a public university, public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1921, it is the oldest active university in the country. The University of Dhaka w ...

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 in 1987. Her notable roles include Kona in ''Sharoma'', Ambia in ''Nuruldiner Sarajibon'', Ms. Esha in '' Bohubrihi'' and Boro Bou in '' Ayomoy''. 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

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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 in 2014 by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy *

(2019)

Works

;Television * '' Ayomoy'' (1988) * '' Bohubrihi'' (1988) * '' Kothao Keu Nei'' (1990)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Enam, Lucky 1952 births Living people University of Chittagong alumni University of Dhaka alumni Bangladeshi television actresses Bangladeshi stage actresses Bangladeshi theatre directors Recipients of the Ekushey Padak People from Rangpur, Bangladesh Recipients of the Shilpakala Padak 20th-century Bangladeshi actresses