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Man with a dream

One-to-one with Shamim Shahed

Shah Alam Shazu
Acting, directing plays, heading the programmes division of a TV channel, involved in theatre, writing novels — Shamim Shahed has been there, done it all. A jack of all trades, the artiste was also a journalist in the past. Shamim Shahed is a dreamer — with most of his dreams concerning the media.
Recently The Daily Star caught up with Shamim:
How did you step into TV plays?
Shamim: Director Mohammad Hossain Jamie called me up one day. He gave me a script and asked me to play a negative character. So I began working on the play, “Lohar Churi” which was aired on Ekushey TV My initiation to TV plays was sudden.
How did you begin your innings in theatre?
Shamim: My school friend Mukul and I were involved with theatre from early on. It was his encouragement that led me to join a theatre troupe in Malibagh, Dhaka. After being with the group for some time, I moved to Natya Dal and later to Nagorik. I have been with Nagorik since
Which Nagorik productions have you been part of?
Shamim: I've performed in "Roktokorobi’’,’’ Rother Roshi", “Acholayoton”, "Shopnobaaj" and "Mrityu Shongbad”. I received much praise for my performances in these plays, and it is this encouragement that will always keep me glued to theatre. The experiences gathered in theatre have helped me immensely. I don’t think that I would've come this far if it hadn't been for theatre.
You are also set to act in a film by Mostafa Sarwar Farookl...
Shamim: Yes. The shooting began on Decem-ber 2,2011. The first phase of shooting is to be done in Noakhali, and later in Munshiganj and Chandpur. I will play the role of a conniving rural young man.
You've also directed TV plays?
Shamim: I made my directorial debut with a one-hour play, titled "Chor”. Later, I did a serial for Channel One, called "Probhati Shobuj Shongho”. I also directed the drama "Ontorogota" last Eid, and I plan on directing a new serial called "Dablu Bablu”.
Tell us about your experiences as a journalist.
Shamim: I began working as a journalist with the daily Bhorer Kagoj. After working for the paper for a couple of years, I moved to Prothom Alo and worked there for seven years. During my tenure as a journalist, I also published a couple of stories and novels.
What plans have you implemented since taking over as the chief of Banglavision's programmes division?
Shamim: I planned the new programmes "Amar Ami”, “Moner Kotha”, “Ami Ekhon Ki Korbo” and “Chakri Chai". All of these programmes are now being aired and have gained much popularity. “Moner Kotha”, in particular, has received the bulk of appreciation.
Was there any specific reason behind you taking up direction?
Shamim: Definitely. I felt the lack of satisfaction while working under the direction of others. It was that frustration which brought me to direc-
What problems do you face while making TV plays?
Shamim: The biggest issue is limitations regarding the budget. Shortage of able actors also forces the viewers to see the same faces over and over again. No new shooting locations are being created — another addition to the basket of limitations.