“I am a director's actor”

Afran Nisho is one of the more popular television actors of this generation. With a hectic schedule dedicated to both modeling and acting, Nisho gives more of time to acting compared to anything else, which has helped him towards his stardom. He has been able to create his identity in the industry with his undertone, natural acting. The actor recently spoke to The Daily Star about his career and more.

How did you begin your career?

Nisho: I began my career as a model. I began loving what I did and also got much mileage out of it. Eventually this led to acting gigs.

What was the turning point in your acting career?

Nisho: Come to think of it, there was no turning point as such. When I was modeling, I used to toy with the idea of being an actor. At one point, I just began getting assignments. Slowly and steadily, directors and viewers started appreciating my work. So there isn't one particular play that was my turning point, all of them were turning points.

What do you feel about your hard won popularity in showbiz?

Nisho: It's a blessing from God. People admire me, they admire my work—this isn't something everyone can achieve easily. I could have chosen a different career. Had I done so, I wouldn't have got so much admiration. And this respect and admiration in turn drives me to do better, and be a more responsible actor.

What kind of characters do you generally like to play?

Nisho: There is no particular kind of character or role that appeals to me specifically. I am a director's actor. I have already worked in many different and unique stories, and played a wide variety of characters. All of them have so far been well-received by the audience, and that is all I really want. So, I like to play any and every character which can bring out good work from me, and good response from the audience.

Do you want to be recognised as a hero or an actor?

Nisho: Since I began acting, I never had the desire to be a 'hero'. I just wanted to be a good actor. I want to be involved in good stories, and good storytelling. I want to be an artiste. A good artiste can play any role, not just necessarily the 'hero' of a cinema. Like Humayun Faridee, he wasn't a 'hero', he was an artiste.

Do you have a plan to go into films?

Nisho: Every actor dreams of working in cinema. I generally do television plays, but I have gotten a number of offers for cinema. If I get a good story, character and remuneration then of course I'll work in that film.

As a child, what was your dream?

Nisho: Sometimes I would dream of becoming a pilot, at others being a corporate type. I wanted different things at different times, but I ended up being an actor. And I want to do it well.

Who is your idol as an actor?

Nisho: Humayun Faridee.