Popular TV actor and director Mir Sabbir is all set to entertain the audience of small screen with his new comedy series. Directed by Mir Sabbir and written by Kamrul Hassan, the drama series Nowasal will begin airing today on RTV at 9:05pm.
The drama features a rural storyline and the cast includes ATM Shamsuzzaman, Khairul Alam Sabuj, Chitralekha Guha, Dolly Jahur, Aliraz, Mir Sabbir, Rawnak Hasan, Naznin Hasan Chumky, Nisha and many more.
Recently Dhaka Tribune caught up with the popular actor Mir Sabbir who debuted as a director with the drama series Makbul.
Tell us about the concept and story of Nowasal.
The title is a combination of Noakhali and Barisal. It’s a story of two families residing in a village named Mohonpur, which is neither in Noakhali nor in Barisal, but the two families are from the two districts respectively. The commonly known rivalry between the people of the two region is the main theme of the story.
Why have you chosen such a story for a serial?
I previously directed a single-episode play titled Barisal Bonam Noakhali in 2008. The play was hugely appreciated and since then it was my plan to go for something bigger than this.
What are the other features of the series?
Though it’s a comedy, many serious issues have been represented through humour and a number of symbolic elements are used, that shows our value and social norms . It also features a rural storyline and the colloquial language of Barisal and Noakhali.
Are you playing any character in the serial?
Yes, I am playing a character of a florist, who is from the Barisal family.
What are the challenges of being a director and actor at the same time?
It’s all depends on planning. If someone plans it perfectly and has a brilliant team supporting his endeavors, it’s not that difficult.
What else are you working on currently?
I have acted in several drama series which are now being aired on different channels which includes Mago Tomar Jonyo directed by Mahfuz Ahmed, Boshotbati directed by Chandan Chowdhury on ATN Bangla, Jogajog Golojog directed by Ezaz Munna on NTV and many others.
Recently, I am done with the shooting of Shazzad Hossain’s Hollabaji, Salauddin Lavlu’s Circus, Wahid Anam’s Kotha Over and Golam Shohrab Dodul’s Ekusher Krishnochura.