Nirob @DS Café

Nirob launched his career with a range of modelling gigs, and his successful debut soon steered him towards the world of acting. His stardom expanded with consecutive popular TV commercials. Nirob however decided to shift his focus to cinema, after appearing in several TV plays.
In his rapidly growing film career, Nirob has acted opposite Shabnur, as well as starring in several other movies. The star recently set aside some time from his busy shooting schedules to come to the DS Café and chat with his fans and admirers.
Highlights of the session:

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Rakhi, Mirpur, Dhaka: Do you have time for a fitness regime?
Nirob: Not really. Most of the time, lethargy comes in the way of physical exercise. I live in the Cantonment area and it's not really fun to exercise there. It would've been best if I could exercise in the morning. But most days, I have to rush to shootings.
Lonny, Dhaka: Do you have plans for acting in movies on street children?
Nirob: If a director casts me in a film on street children, I'll be more than happy to sign up.
Lolita, Savar: What are your hobbies?
Nirob: I like adda with friends. I've also opened a fashion house in Dhanmondi's Metro Shopping Mall.
Samia, Uttara, Dhaka: Any particular interest in collecting objects?
Nirob: In fact I do. I collect a variety of things. Sometimes they are sunglasses, while at other times I buy shoes. Once, while returning from Bangkok, I brought back 28 pairs of shoes.
Samiha, Dhaka: Which is your favourite shooting spot?
Nirob: I definitely prefer locations outside Dhaka, as there are no shooting sessions after dark. In the evenings the entire crew gets together and chats.
Shukanto, Comilla: What are your aspirations when it comes to movies?
Nirob: I have entered the film arena, at a time when there is a huge crisis in the industry. The cinema halls are shutting down, but I hope that more halls will spring up. I also expect better movies to be made, so that we can come out of the crisis.
The Daily Star (TDS): What is your opinion on the trend of making digital films?
Nirob: I view this as a positive thing. Although many senior artistes oppose this, I support this practice. If change can be introduced in all other sectors, why not cinema as well?
Mohammad Sultan, Teknaf: Can a movie be made on the Rohingyas?
Nirob: It is possible. But it depends on the will of the producers and directors.
Papiya, Gazipur: If an Indian actress were cast opposite you, whom would you prefer?
Nirob: Katrina Kaif (smilingly).
Momota, Chittagong: Have you ever watched films in theatres outside Dhaka?
Nirob: I have plenty of such experiences. Whenever a movie of mine is released, I head to a cinema hall outside Dhaka and enjoy it with the crowd. This way I can judge the instant reaction of my fans.
Kanak, Chittagong: Who are your favourite film directors overseas?
Nirob: I have tremendous respect for the works of Ram Gopal Varma and Sanjay Leela Bansali.
Kanta, Dhaka: What are you currently busy with?
Nirob: I'm working on Swapan Ahmed's movie “Porobashini”. It is a science fiction film, the first of its kind in Bangladesh. I also recently finished dubbing for “Ei Toh Bhalobasha” -- a film directed by Shaheen Kabir Tutul.
Sabuj, Rangamati: Do you like to travel within the country?
Nirob: It is more fun when the trips are with a group of friends. I have already been to the best travel destinations in the country.
Harun, Rajshahi: Whom do you love chatting with the most?
Nirob: With my close ones. The ones I'm having adda with must be my friends. Or else there would be no fun in it.
Rana, Dhaka: We get most of your stories from the newspaper. Can you tell me any story of yours that is yet to be told?
Nirob: At the top of my head, I can only remember one unpublished fact, which is, I used to work at Citycell's Customer Care department.
Jewel, Sylhet: What is your taste in music?
Nirob: I listen to all kinds of music. But I am of high praise for the bands Nemesis and Shunnyo.
Ferdous, Dhaka: What is your suggestion for someone who wants to act in movies?
Nirob: It is better to study and learn acting, before joining the film industry. If someone arrives without any initiation, there are countless obstacles on the way. One also has to seek out the good directors. There is no use hanging out with the wrong crowd.
Kanon, Khulna: Where is your ancestral home?
Nirob: In Rajbari district.

Transcribed by Shah Alam Shazu