‘Fyakra’ was an experience: Nishat Priom
The making of the web-series "Fyakra" was nothing short of a battle. Amid political unrest, torrential rain, and unexpected public reactions, the team behind this genre-bending web series had to fight tooth and nail to bring it to life.
Actress Nishat Priom, who plays Annie Rozario, shares an inside look at what went into the making of the project.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "We were filming right in the middle of the July unrest," she recalls. "There were gunshots, all sorts of chaos and disturbances going on, and yet we continued shooting amidst it all." At times, the cast and crew had to stay up all night keeping watch for dakats (robbers), only to report back on set early the next morning. "Those sleepless nights are moments the entire team will never forget," she adds.
Directed by Asif Chowdhury and co-written by Neamoth Ullah Masum and Ahammad Saad, "Fyakra" premiered on Bongo on May 8, bringing together a compelling mix of thriller, romance, horror, and family drama. According to Priom, "This is a multidimensional genre work. It can't be classified under a single label."
The story revolves primarily around Annie (played by Priom) and Golapi (played by Nidra). Annie is a Christian woman who marries a Muslim man, Ashfaque (played by Shamol Mawla). "Annie sacrifices everything to marry Ashfaque, including her family," says Priom.
"So, at any cost, she wants to keep her marriage alive." But constant emotional distance and unfulfilled expectations weigh heavily on their relationship, until one life-altering incident related to Golapi and Samad (played by Partho Sheikh) turns everything upside down.
The chaos wasn't just limited to on-screen drama. Partho, Mir Rabbi, and Abdullal Al Sentu, dressed in full underworld get-up and carrying prop guns, once caused panic in a neighbourhood after shooting wrapped up. "People thought they were real dacoits and attacked their car with sticks," Priom laughs. "They had to convince everyone they were just actors. It is one of the instances of such real 'Fyakra' that the entire team had to go through."
While the official shoot took 15 days, it took nearly two months to wrap the project. Delays caused by rain were frequent. "There were days when we returned home at 5am with just being able to finish only half of a single scene," she says.
With a diverse set of six–seven protagonists from all walks of life, "Fyakra" promises relatability for viewers across generations. "The entire team was totally invested—both literally and emotionally," Priom signs off with a smile.
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