Why does he always prefer comical characters? "I perform as humorous characters not as comedy characters. 'Comedian' has a negative connotation. Therefore I want to use humour. I really enjoy acting in these roles", says Quader.

In the same vein he continues, "It is really difficult to do humorous roles. If a performer handles the role poorly and over acts, it would only create distraction amongst the audience. In fact, a sense of humour goes a long way in enabling actors to perform roles in a lighter vein. There are many quality actors who cannot create humour successfully."

Abdul Quader ventured into acting as a student. In his university days, he started full-fledged theatre activities as a regular member of Natyachara. After completing his studies, he along with his friends formed Dhaka Theatre. Later, Quader joined Theatre. One of the directors of Theatre, Quader says, "Though, I started acting during my student life, I have learnt theatre from Theatre. I consider Abdullah Al Mamun as my mentor."

So far Quader has performed in over 20 productions of Theatre. Of these plays, he considers Payer Awaj Pawa Jay, Ehono Kritodash, Tomrai, Spordha, Dui Bon and Meraj Fakirer Ma as the best. But, he is not a regular at theatre now. Quader says, "Because of my profession, I cannot attend the shows. Then the question arises as to how I can perform in TV plays. The answer is pretty simple: the makers know my schedules and accordingly fix the shooting schedule. On the other hand, theatre is a medium where regularity is very important. That is why I am not performing in stage plays."

Quader started performing in TV plays from 1972 and in radio plays from the following year. So far he has acted over 500 TV plays. Quader says, "My performance in the role of Bodi in Humayun Ahmed's popular serial Kothao Keo Nei was my turning point in TV drama. I became so popular in that character that people still call me 'Bodi Bhai' and some youngsters call me 'Bodi uncle.'

"I like my performance in the play Kar Chhaya Chhilo by Abdullah Al Mamun most. Every quality performer has his own style and I too have developed my own."

So far Quader has appeared in many commercials. He says, "I really enjoy performing in commercials. It is a very difficult job. Within a very short time span, one has to establish a character in the commercials. That is why it is such a challenging job.

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Among Quader's recent appearances is the role of a major character in the film Wrong Number. Having made a successful debut in the film industry, he is eager to perform in more feature films.