New year, new stage show for Shakib Khan

National Film Award winning actor Shakib Khan had a busy 2016 packed with film shoots. He has now geared up for the new year. Yesterday the actor left for Kolkata for a stage show to be held today, marking his first such performance in 2017. He is the sole Bangladeshi artiste performing at the event, alongside popular West Bengal actors.

“I am upbeat about my performance in Kolkata, which is my first show this year. It will definitely be a great experience,” said the Dhallywood hero. The actor's last film “Shikari” was very well received both in Bangladesh and Kolkata, which has heightened anticipation about his performance today. “I feel the audience in Kolkata is familiar with me and my work,” he added.

Meanwhile the actor has his hands full. He has begun shooting for a new film titled “Ohonkaar,” where Bubly will play the female lead. He is also currently wrapping up shooting for his latest film “Nawab,” jointly produced by Bangladesh and Kolkata. On his film, Shakib said, “The audience will see me in a new light in this film as I'm playing the character of a nawab. I am quite eager for it to hit the big screens.”

With such promising ventures in the pipeline, the actor has much to look forward to this year. He has also stated that he hopes his new films will appeal to younger audiences, an added reason for them to go to the movie theatres.