Today marks the birthday of one of Bangla drama’s most enduring stars, Ziaul Faruq Apurba—beloved by millions for his powerful, natural performances over the past 15+ years. Interestingly, Apurba shares his birthday with his only son, Ayash, adding a personal touch to the celebrations.

From his early beginnings in a TV commercial by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury to his breakthrough role in Gazi Rakayet’s Baibahik in 2006, Apurba has remained a consistent force on the small screen. Though he ventured into cinema once with Gangster Returns (2015), which he later described as a less-than-pleasant experience, fans and producers continue to speculate about his return to film.

Apurba’s Eid drama releases this year—aired across major TV channels and later uploaded to YouTube—garnered significant attention. His authentic acting style continues to draw acclaim, keeping him firmly in the spotlight. His signature drama Boro Chhele remains a viewer favorite, etched into the cultural memory of the audience.

In addition to acting, Apurba is a skilled singer. His song Tumi Akash Hoye Jao gained popularity among listeners. He’s also taken on several action-thriller projects, including web films and telefilms like Troll, Gum, The Mirror Game, and Project Blue Dot, showing his versatility across genres.

When asked about future film plans, Apurba confirmed that discussions are well underway. “Everything is on track. Implementation is the next step. Once finalized, I’ll let everyone know,” he said in a recent interview, maintaining optimism but choosing not to reveal details just yet.