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Eventful innings

In conversation with Apurba

Shah Alam Shazu
Apurba's career in TV plays and modelling spans only a few years, but during this period, he has carved a niche for himself as a romantic hero. Apurba has worked with every popular actress on the scene. Although acting takes up most of his time, he is also preparing to become a director. His primary goal will remain acting, while the direction gigs will be undertaken out of personal interest.
Apurba recently met with The Daily Star (TDS) at an Uttara shooting house for an interview:
When did you plan to take on the challenge of direction?
Apurba: Photography has always been my hobby. I was also a graphics animator in the past. I made presentations. Since then I developed an interest in direction. I studied the use of light for my animation projects. I also received practical lessons after joining the media. Theoretical practices came from books, as I studied framing, lighting and shots. I began my preparations since then.
How will you go about making a reality of your plan?
Apurba: The tele-film that I will direct is titled "Back-dated”, and I wrote it myself. When the story first popped into my mind, I had visualised a plan on how to do what. That was three years back. I took plenty of time to prepare myself, so that the end results are good. I will be making the tele-film for the next Eid-ul-Azha. The cast will be finalised within a few
Do you plan on taking direction seriously?
Apurba: I cannot answer that now. For the time being, I'm working out of my own interest. But everyone with whom I’ve shared the story of “Backdated” tells me that it deserves to be made into a movie. But I feel that I should gather more experience as a director, instead of jumping into movies. I'm not considering becoming a fulltime director at the moment.
What are your career plans?
Apurba: My acting career spans just six years. I feel that I have gained massive support from the audience in this short time, and I want to keep on working with that admiration and support. I don't want to plan too much, as it never works out. I love my work and I plan on continuing the job I like so much, so that the viewers get something new from me.
You've portrayed many characters. Name some of your favourite roles in recent times.
Apurba: I love the character Orko in an ongoing project based on Shirshendu Mukhapaddhay's novel "Durbin". It will be one of the best characters I have ever portrayed. I also liked portraying an introvert in a Dipankar Dipon drama. I like the character of Opu in Ferdous Hasan's ongoing drama "Bondhu Amar”.
Critics say that you are more successful as a romantic hero. What's your take on this?
Apurba: To be honest, I am more flexible and comfortable in romantic dramas. Maybe that's why the audience enjoys my romantic roles more. When people say that Apurba is a romantic hero, I tell myself that it's my luck. I'm comfortable with it.
Many of your contemporaries are working in movies. What are your plans?
Apurba: I wish my contemporaries, who are working in movies, all the best. I do get regular offers for movies but have to turn them down, as I don't find the stories or characters appealing. I will work in films if it is interesting and worth being enjoyed by the entire family.
How was your recent trip abroad?
Apurba: Recently I went to the US with my wife and stayed there for one and a half months. We had plenty of fun. My wife never complains about my packed shooting hours. The US trip was planned to give my wife some quality time. We visited 13 states, including New York, New Jersey, Florida and Miami.