I never imagined celebrating my birthday without him: Sazu Khadem

Noted television actor Sazu Khadem has been spending busy days on the sets. The actor, who recently hosted Meril-Prothom Alo awards, is now in conversation for his quick wit, as well as three new films this season. Today is his birthday, as well as his father-in-law, Dr Enamul Haque, whom we lost last year. We caught up with the star about his recent projects.

You are omnipresent on the television screen. How are you coping up with the hectic back-to-back shooting schedules?

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Acting is my profession and muse. Just as any job holder would get up and go to work every day, I get up and start getting ready for shoot. I believe in professionalism, and thus, never get bored of my work.

Who is your idol in this field?

I look up to many actors, but I dearly miss watching Humayun Faridi on the screen. His acting brilliance and consistency are always inspiring.

I had an intimate bond with him, will always love and respect him.

How can we make our television projects better?

Tele-fictions are simultaneously entertainment and art. An artiste can do a lot when it comes to bringing about positive change in this society and I believe, tele-fictions play this role actively.

It also works as a mediator when one looks to deliver a social message and has the power to alter perception in masses.

This is the first that you are celebrating your birthday without Dr Enamul Haque.

I still find it difficult to believe that he is no longer amongst us. I had never imagined celebrating by birthday without him -- my favourite teacher and mentor. He is always in my prayers.

Tell us about your upcoming films.

I am eagerly looking forward to Aronno Anwar's "Ma", Manik Manobik's "Ajob Chele" and Hridi Huq's "1971: Sheishob Din".  Be it films, television projects, or OTT productions, I just want to keep entertaining my audience through my performances.