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SATISFYING THE CREATIVE URGE

One on one with Shahiduzzaman Selim

Shah Alam Shazu
Seasoned actor, director and theatre artiste Shahiduzzaman Selim has recently captured the limelight with a commercial.
The thespian who is also on the go with projects on the silver screen, recently made time for a one-on-one with The Daily Star (TDS):
TDS: What keeps you busy these
Selim: I'm working on serial directed by RahmatullahTuhin, titled "Khonikaloy". I just started shooting for Afsana Mimi’s “Poush Faguner Pala”. Other serials featuring me that are on air include "Po-ther Daabi” and “Akasher Niche Manush”.
TDS: What about direction?
Selim: Maasranga Television is airing “Samantha" directed by me. The serial is nearing its end and I hope it will reach 52 episodes. I also expect to start working on my next directorial project soon after "Samantha" ends.
TDS: Tell us about your films...
Selim: I'm acting in "Na Manush" by Animesh Aich, which is based on a brilliant story by Shahidul Zahir. We're shooting in Kushtia. My character in the movie is very interesting. I'm playing a mafia don in Redwan Rony's "Chorabali". I've also finished shooting for "Debdas” a while ago.
TDS: A new TV commercial featuring you is generating a lot of buzz. Tell us about that.
Selim: It's a commercial for Robi, directed by Mostafa Sarwar Farooki. I’m getting great feedback, with everyone applauding the work. It centres on a humanitarian appeal and has a good theme. The shooting was done in Gazipur and Dhaka. The commercial shows that a school will be built in a neighborhood, but it needs public initiative. The commercial focuses on social responsibilities. TDS: When was the last time you did a commercial?
Selim: When it comes to TVCs, I’m very picky. I did one directed by Farooki five years back, promoting Molla Salt. That one also created a stir among viewers. Commercials can be good if they have a great concept and able directors behind the lens.
TDS: You escaped a potential disaster recently?
Selim: Yes. We were shooting on the Shitalakhya river for the play "Keramoti”, when our boat caught fire. We jumped into the water to save ourselves.
TDS: Are you enjoying direction?
Selim: I like direction immensely but I'm an actor first. For me, nothing satiates the creative urge like acting. I've directed several serials — “Sporsher Baire”, “Protnonari”, "Eishob Ondhokar", "Easy Marriage Media" and “Cornett” — along with many one-hour plays.