The manifold directions in Imran’s journey

This actor has consistently showcased his remarkable talent on OTT platforms, with standout performances in roles such as Moloy in 'Mohanagar' and Amlan in 'Kaiser'. Through these and other memorable characters, Mostafizur Noor Imran has proven his versatility and skill, solidifying his reputation as a standout actor in the industry.

His upcoming web-series "Rongila Kitab", directed by Anam Biswas, will premiere on Hoichoi on November 8. Imran stars as the lead, sharing the screen with Pori Moni. The Daily Star caught up with the actor to talk about his experience working on the project, his upcoming works and his thoughts on recent reforms in the industry, particularly in Actors Equity Bangladesh.

Actors Equity Bangladesh, the professional organisation for television actors, has recently come under scrutiny, with several artistes calling for significant reforms. In response, an interim reform committee was established on September 19 to limit the current leadership's decision-making powers. Led by renowned actor Tariq Anam Khan, this committee will serve for four months.

"Our industry has several organisations for actors, which is frankly unnecessary," he remarked. "We need one unified body representing all actors across theatre, OTT, television, and film. Only by coming together can we drive meaningful change on a larger scale and work collaboratively to achieve global success—not just as a support network, but as a unified industry."

He then highlighted that acting as a profession is still not widely accepted, which according to him, should be a primary focus of reform. "Due to personal interests and the surrounding politics, we continue to fall short of our goals. At the same time, we remain far from understanding what true reform could bring to the industry."

However, he remains hopeful, mostly because the interim committee is being led by the eminent actor Tariq Anam Khan. "He is a respected figure in the industry, and we look up to him. I have full faith that he will do his best."

The actor reminisced about the start of his journey in the industry, which began with the reality show "Super Hero Super Heroine" in 2009, where he was named the third runner-up.

Speaking about "Rongila Kitab", the actor shared some interesting insights. "Our director included a lot of action scenes for me, which I personally enjoy. Interestingly, I also did some action during my reality show days. It was fun working with our action trainer, Shagor, who also performed in the show. He definitely deserves a lot of credit, because without him, the action scenes would not have looked as good."

Mostafizur Noor Imran also added that those who have read Kingkor Ahsan's "Rongila Kitab" know just how intriguing the plot is. "I'll be seen as Prodip, a politician who decides to leave his business in politics; however, it's a never-ending cycle that keeps haunting him. Since it's a love story— 'a story of love dyed in blood'—it follows Prodip and Shupti through many adventures that the audience will experience along the way."

He described the project's location as particularly wonderful, featuring the scenic beauty of the hills. "Apart from that, it was my first collaboration with Anam Biswas and Pori Moni. The director is incredibly calm and a true gentleman—I really appreciate his work. At the same time, as an actor who relies on the reactions of his co-actors, working with Pori was a great experience for me," shared Imran, who is also the founder of Theater Repertory, Bagerhat.

The actor is reportedly working on Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's upcoming film "Roid", sharing the screen with Nazifa Tushi. Although he remained tight-lipped about details, reports indicate that the film, currently being shot outside Dhaka, recently received recognition.

Organised by India's National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Film Bazaar awards cash prizes of US $20,000—approximately Tk 25 lakh—to its top three projects. Among them are two Bangladeshi films, "Roid" and "Divine Chords".

Imran is also the owner and founder of the production house Methodica, which has produced films like "Shahosh" and "Jahan". At the end of our conversation, the actor-turned-producer shared his current aspirations for the industry, "Following the July movement, the entire nation is in a state of upheaval, and our industry is no exception. I encourage our community to prepare and mobilise unitedly, just like other sectors are doing."

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