Basic Ali (comic strip) explained
| Basic Ali |
| Syndicate: | Basic Ali Studio |
| Author: | Shahrier Khan |
| Genre: | Humor |
Basic Ali is a Bangladeshi comic strip written and illustrated by Sharier Khan, first published on November 26, 2006, on The Daily Prothom Alo.[1] [2] It has been adapted into a TV series on Channel I and renewed for a third season in February 2018.[3]
History
Basic Ali was launched on 26 November 2006 as a strip on the Prothom Alo in the editorial page.[4]
Story
The story is surrendered around Ali family. Basic Ali is the oldest son of the family. His father is Talib Ali, a prominent loan defaulter, owner of Ali Group of Industries, and his mother is a housewife named Molly Ali. His little sister is Necher who is a medical student and his little brother named Magic is a school student.[5] Outside the family, Basic's close friend, Hillol, and Basic's press office colleague Riya Haque, are also frequently turned around.
Media
Television
Casting for a TV show based on Basic Ali started in 2017 and it was the first comic character in Bangladesh to be adapted on the screen.[6] After the end of season one it was renewed for season two.[7]
Characters
- Besic Ali: the main character of this cartoon. He's a university graduate who is lazy by nature.
- Talib Ali: Basic Ali's father.
- Molly Ali: Ali's mother sometimes addressed as ''Madest''
- Necher Ali: Basic Ali's younger sister who is a medical student.
- Magic: Basic Ali's younger brother. A brilliant student even though he used to play football and cricket the whole day.
- Hillol: Basic Ali's friend.
- Riya Haque: Basic Ali's love interest and office colleague.
Notes and References
- News: Ekushey book fair swarmed around Panjeree Publications Ltd and Dhaka Comics to buy comics of their favourite characters like Basic Ali.. 2016-02-10. The Daily Star.
- News: Basic Ali comics coming as TV series. 2022-01-30. New Age . en.
- News: 2018-02-03. Basic Ali to court - Peya Bipasha. 2022-01-30. The Daily Star. en.
- News: 2017-11-24. Channel i to air 'Basic Ali' season two. 2022-01-30. Dhaka Tribune.
- Book: Shahriar Khan. February 2010. bn:বেসিক আলী. Panjeri Publications. 915618868. 160. bn. Basic Ali.
- News: 2017-11-25. Tawsif Mahbub and Sabila Nur Bring Basic Ali to life. 2022-01-30. The Daily Star. en.
- News: Ayon. Khalid Hussain. 2017-10-28. Basic Ali season 2 to hit the screen in November. 2022-01-30. The Daily Star. en.
