Fazlur Rahman Babu is a celebrated name in the country's entertainment industry. Starting off as a theatre artiste, the actor's career reached new heights in television and film. Honoured with various awards including the National Award, the actor has delivered entertainment not only via acting but also via his singing skills. Recently in Tauquir Ahmed-directed “Oggyatonama”, the veteran artiste has amazed both viewers and critics with an emotional performance. In conversation with The Daily Star, he shared his experience and views regarding the venture.

In “Oggyatonama”, Babu plays a father who struggles to cope with the death of his expatriate worker son. Talking about the story, Babu said, “The film shares a story of a commoner. Selling the last bit of asset and sending one's precious child to foreign country is a very common scene in Bangladesh. The pain of losing a son is unbearable, adding to that if a father has to struggle with his son's dead body, then the strength needed to deal with the situation is quite incredible. I had to face a lot of hurdles to portray the role. I have heard of stories about fake passports but never experienced the situation that was depicted in the script.”

Talking about his director, and co-actors -- a strong cast including Shahiduzzaman Selim, Mosharraf Karim, Shatabdi Wadud, Nipun and Shahed Ali Sujon, Babu said, “I have worked with Tauquir in a number of projects. Therefore the understanding we share is perfect. Plus, as all of my co-stars share theatre background, so the working environment was very familiar and comfortable.”

Babu is very satisfied with the project as it embodies a realistic film. He said, “We should be keen to make films that will deliver good story, essence of reality, food for thought as well as entertainment. Films should portray life, not unrealistic over-exaggerated fictions. I am happy that 'Oggatonama' was made and I was a part of it”.