Television will always have a place, even amidst OTT's popularity: Zahid Hasan

National award-winning actor Zahid Hasan has been a household name in the entertainment industry. His Eid special 7-episode tele-fiction "Boro Miahar Shaadi" is currently on air on Maasranga TV. He has also directed two TV dramas and a tele-film this Eid. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor talks about his experience as an actor, his involvement with direction, and more,

You are a popular actor and have made a name as a good director as well. Which profession do you enjoy more?

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Acting of course! Acting is my passion and I have been living with this as my profession for years now. It has been a while since I stepped into direction too. I believe anything can be achieved with determination.

Tell us something about "Boro Miahar Shaadi".

"Boro Miahar Shaadi" is a seven-episode television drama directed by Kaiser Ahmed. The production is in the local dialect of Old Dhaka and I am playing the titular role of Boro Miah. I am being praised for my work in this drama and I am overwhelmed with the response the drama is getting.

Tell us about your directorial ventures this Eid.

The tele-fictions "Live Lavlu" and "Durotto Bojai Rakhun" were released during this eid. Both are directed by me. My telefilm "Ektu Prem Hobe" was also telecasted this Eid.

New films and are being released over OTT platforms. Some notable web series have also surfaced over the past couple of years. Do you think this is taking the audience away from the television?

A lot is lost with time, but television will always be there. Even today, television has a huge audience body. Thus, I feel, there is no alternative to television. Even if OTT emerges as a preferred platform, the existence of television will always be there for its significant audience.

How are you spending your Eid holidays?

I am staying indoors in Dhaka with my family this Eid ul-Adha. Nevertheless, I am really missing Shirajganj, the enthusiasm of my friends back at home, and their hospitality.