Ahana and Alvi appeared with ‘Jowtuk’

Actress Ahana Rahman and young actor Jaher Alvi are acting together in a new drama called ‘Jowtuk’. Zaher Alvi wrote in promoting the play, ‘Jowtuk’ is released following the success of “Talaq”, “Kabin”, “Kapal”, “Vidaya”, “Widow”, “Sukher Sansar”, “Parinam”. .’

‘Dowry’ is a major event in the development of the main characters of the play which drives the plot of the play forward. A dispute over dowry arises between the central character of the play Dulal and his family members.

Dulal’s father Azgar Sahib and mother Fatema Begum demanded dowry for her marriage. Dulal stood against this demand. His friend Sallu and teacher Master Sahib support him. They encouraged to fight against dowry system. Family members threatened not to let Dulal marry if she did not get dowry. This conflict serves as the main event of the play and plays an important role in the development of the characters.

Ahana and Jaher Alvi’s the main characters of the play ‘Jowtuk’ are as follows:

1. Dulal: A 24-year-old youth, the central character of the play. The main theme of the play intertwines with the complexities of his life and relationships.
2. Azgar Sahib: 47 years old, father of Dulal. She is loyal to family traditions and dowry customs.
3. Fatema Begum: 40 years old, Dulal’s mother. He strives for family peace and happiness.
4. Champa: 16 years old, Dulal’s sister. Feels the pressure of dowry for her future marriage.
5. Rahim Mia: 50 years old, Dulal’s relative. He discusses the custom of dowry within the family.
6. Achia Banu: 42 years old, mother of Champa. He worries about Champa’s demand for dowry for marriage.
7.  Master Sahib: 45 years old, village teacher. She tries to create awareness against dowry system in the society.
8. Sallu: 28 years old, Dulal’s friend. He supports Dulal and encourages her to fight against dowry.
9. Daroga Noor Hossain: 36 years old, village police officer. He drew attention to the laws and principles of society.
10. Ghatak Mashai: 40 years old, person in charge of finding brides for marriage. He is involved in the custom of dowry.

These characters bring different aspects to the story of the play and reveal the social implications of dowry and the complexity of relationships.

The play has something to say about the custom of dowry demanded at the time of marriage. Dowry system is still prevalent in Bangladesh and various movements and awareness campaigns are conducted against it.