Young entrepreneur Syed Zakir Ahmed Rony stepped into the world of acting when his friend, TV play director Ananta Hira, offered him a role in one of his productions. The play was never aired, but Rony's acting career did take off. He made his debut in a TV serial “Mohona,” aired on ATN Bangla in 2005. So far, Rony has been featured in 12 TV plays and serials including “Kobi,” “Seat Khali Bhara Hobey,” “To let,” “Aguner Alo” and “Aloknagar”. The actor recently finished working for the upcoming film “Kaalpurobi.”
Date of birth: December 26
Sun sign: Capricorn
Favourites:
Favourite singer: John Denver
Favourite movie: Meet Joe Black
Favourite director: Nurul Alam Atiq
Favourite holiday spot: Kuala Lampur
Hobbies:
I like watching sports, like cricket and football. I used to actively take part in sports as well. Also, I like listening to different types of music and watching movies whenever I have free time.
Fantasies:
I have this wild fantasy to be the Prime Minister someday and try to do all that has been left undone by the other prime ministers so far.
Fitness mantra:
As an actor, an easy on the eye presence on-screen is very important. I try to eat healthy. It is imperative to have stamina and energy to keep up with the workload.
On the success meter:
Personally I feel I am only 2 percent successful or satisfied with whatever I have achieved so far. There is a long way to go before I reach close to 100 percent.
Priorities in life:
Family. Profession. Hobbies. Strictly in that order. I try to make as much time as possible in between my work to spend time with my family.
Guidelines for aspiring actors:
Be focused, be energetic and always try to be a good learner.
One secret that your fans do not know:
I am a bad singer!