'Ontoraler Kotha': Nancy's saga

By Cultural Correspondent
8 October 2006, 18:00 PM
A scene from the episode
Women's issues are focal in the docudramaOntoraler Kotha.Produced by United Network Limited (UNL), the docudrama is being aired on Channel i. After the completion of its first phase, UNL embarked on the production of 26 new episodes from September 18. The weekly programme is aired every Monday at 6:30 pm.

The latest case study in the docudrama is titled Nancy. The work is produced by Salauddin Sanoer, and the researcher is Kaniz Fatema. The artistes are Shamim Visti, Dina, Hena Chowdhury, Tutul, Kaniz Shila and Shantona.

An outline of the case study: Nancy was a brilliant Class four student. Her father was busy with his office. Her grandmother spent time watching TV and reading the newspaper. Her uncle Farhad used to take drugs all day at his house. He hated sunlight. His wife was driven to leave him because of his drug addiction. Nancy's mother was protective of her daughter who was not only a brilliant student but also a good dancer and singer. His father was too busy with his business and could not give time to the family. Consequently, she was always deprived of his affection. Neither her grandmother nor her uncle talked to her. They only person she was close to was her mother.

Nancy's parents often used to argue fiercely about the father's lack of involvement with his family. Nancy was severely affected mentally and this was reflected in her poor marks in her exam.

However, this story ended on a happy note: Nancy was taken to a doctor and subsequently referred to S Z Rozina Parvin, who counselled both Nancy and her family. Gradually she recuperated and with the support of her family has regained her past serenity. Her parents no longer quarrel with each other; everyone gives her time and takes her out.