Mir Sabbir's return to the big screen
Actor-director Mir Sabbir has so far appeared in only one movie in his long career. After a seven-year hiatus, he has now signed up a movie for which shooting is going on in London. Before leaving Dhaka, the actor spoke to The Daily Star about his new film and Eid plans.
Hasn't this been a really long hiatus since your last film?
Mir Sabbir: In 2008, I worked with Popy in the movie “Ki Jadu Korila” for the first time. After this film, I was rarely seen on the silver screen. I'm now going to act in the film “Good Morning London”, directed by Tania Ahmed.
What drove you to work in the film?
Mir Sabbir: Firstly, I'm playing a key role in the film. Besides, it is being made under the direction of Tania Ahmed and the production banner of Impress Telefilms. Those were the major factors. Although I had been flooded with offers, I lost interest after appearing in one commercial movie. Also, I could not manage time for this as I was so busy with TV plays.
Will you focus more on films from now on?
Mir Sabbir: As I'm very busy with TV plays, I'll appear in films occasionally. But it all depends on the script and character.
Do you have any plans to make films in the future?
Mir Sabbir: Yes, but I need a lot more experience for this. I want to direct more TV plays at present.
How many Eid plays do you have on hand?
Mir Sabbir: Although the audience enjoy several of my plays every Eid, this time they will get to see only three or four dramas, as I will be away in London shooting for my new film. However, “Alal Dulal”, a play under my direction will be telecast with Zahid Hasan as my co-star.
How did you celebrate Eid in your childhood?
Mir Sabbir: Those were really wonderful days and I still remember the great fun that came with Eid. As a child, I could not imagine Eid without new clothes. We used to hide them, and wear them only on the morning of Eid.
Did you visit the cattle market during Eid-ul-Adha in your early years?
Mir Sabbir: In my childhood, we would go to the haat to buy sacrificial animals. The bargaining was what I most enjoyed. The interesting thing was that we would run home shouting the price of the animal. There was also the frightening experience of seeing the bulls at the haat.
Do you get to visit the haat now?
Mir Sabbir: The problem is that people crowd around to get a glimpse of me and jostle for autographs and photographs. Even the sellers hike up the price of the cow. However, I still go to buy a cow at the haat and really enjoy the experience.
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