Lucky Enam | |
|---|---|
লাকী ইনাম | |
| Chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy | |
| Assumed office 25 September 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Selina Hossain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 September 1952 |
| Spouse | Enamul Haque |
| Children | Hridi Haq |
| Relatives | Litu Anam (son-in-law) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Actor, director, playwright, theatre activist |
Lucky Enam (born 14 September 1952)[1] is a Bangladeshi television and theatre personality.[2][3] She was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2019.[4] She is the current chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy since September 2019.[5]
Enam was born on 14 September 1952 in Rangpur to Kalimullah Bhuiyan and Mohua.[1] She completed her SSC from SV Girls' School and HSC from Comilla Women's College.[1] She then earned her bachelor's and master's in economics from the University of Chittagong and University of Dhaka respectively.[1]
Enam began performing in 1972 by joining the theater troupe Nagorik Natya Sampradaya.[6] 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.[6]
Enam is the co-founder and general secretary of the theatre troupe Nagorik Nattyangan.[4][7] She directed several stage plays including Ami Birangana Bolchi, Sharoma, Pragoitihashik, Sheishob Dinguli, Bideha, Muktir Upaye and Kritodasher Hashi.[8][9][10][11] She also directed television drama serials Amader Ananda Bari, based on Enamul Huq's novel Greehobashi Galpo and Shesh Rakkha.[12][13]
In 2012, Nagorik Nattyangan and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy arranged a six-day theatre festival to celebrate the 60th birthday of Enam at the National Theatre Hall, Dhaka.[14]
Enam was married to actor, theatre activist and academic Enamul Huq. Together they had two daughters – Hridi Huq and Proitee Huq.[15]