Shakib Khan returns to Dhallywood
Shakib Khan talks about his return to Dhallywood in a conversation. The start of the new millennium saw the rise of a dazzling star in Dhallywood. Shakib Khan seldom sets any time aside for the small screen or commercials, unstoppable and unmatched in popularity even today.
Largely absent in local films for the last three years, Shakib is currently shooting two Bangladeshi films and a mega-budget commercial for Banglalink. Shakib is joined by popular actor Nusraat Faria in sequences that involve festive singing and dancing, directed by Adnan Al Rajeev.
In the last three years, he was away from Bangladesh he came for brief periods to shoot films. In those days he would leave the country after his work was done. But this time he said no to two Kolkata films to act in three Bangladeshi films, he said when asked about break from commercials.
"First of all, the director is really good. Adnan Al Rajeev is one of the best directors. Everywhere in the world, stars appear in commercials. There are two positive aspects this: one is that you get to work with a different set of professionals, and the other is that a link is created between the corporate and the film industry. The arrangement is huge. Considering everything, I decided to sign up", he said.
The commercial airs around December 20 or 21, the election will be at the top of everyone's mind. The atmosphere is turning heavy with the constant thought of the upcoming polls. I hope a shiny TVC like this will relieve people. They'll think "Wow. Super." It's something different, something larger, glamorous and colorful, he adds.
