Zahid Hasan turns to directing
National award-winning actor Zahid Hasan has been entertaining viewers with his remarkable performances both on the small and silver-screen for years. This festive season, he has been busy preparing for several different projects. He has directed two Eid special tele-fictions, and he will soon be seen in two films. The actor talks about his future projects, his directorial aspirations and more in a candid interview with The Daily Star.
Tell us about the Eid special tele-fictions you have directed.
Zahid: I have directed two shows called Je Maashe Shukh Thake and Ekti Haraano Biggopti. I have starred in these tele-fictions as well.
What other projects have you worked on this Eid?
Zahid: Well, I have done a mix of comedy and drama this year. I have completed two football-themed television serials called Fair Play and Football Faruk, which I am excited about. The audience can also see me in two tele-fictions called Back to Bachelor and Ringmaster er Ghora.
How do you feel now that shows directed by you are being aired on top TV channels?
Zahid: Acting is my first love, but I feel blessed to be able to don the director's hat now. I owe it all to the love and support of my audience and family.
What can you tell us about your two new films?
Zahid: I have worked on Shonibaar Bikel (Saturday Afternoon), a film by Mustafa Sarwar Farooki. I have also ventured into Kolkata's cinema with Sitara. We have shot for this film in India. I would say these two films will be significant for my career.