Nasir Uddin Khan’s journey from villain to visionary
We sat down with the versatile Nasir Uddin Khan, a standout in Bangladesh’s entertainment industry, to discuss his recent success, the challenges of his headlining roles, and his journey to becoming a household name
Black and white beard paired with colourful shades and always ready to win hearts as the villain of the story has become Nasir Uddin Khan's default profile. However, off camera, the actor is polite and cheerful, contrasting his roles on screen.
Nasir Uddin Khan is currently a successful actor on both OTT platforms and cinema. Although he began his acting career in theatre, he has now emerged as a shining star in Bangladesh's visual media.
His career graph has seen new heights starting from 'Mohanagar' to 'Syndicate', 'No Dorai', 'Damal', 'Hawa', 'My name Allen Swapan' '840', and 'Boli'. Additionally, the highly anticipated film 'Boli' is set to release in Bangladeshi theatres on 7 February 2025. In light of his recent headlining roles, we sat with Nasir Uddin Khan to discuss his experience.
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His much-talked-about film 'Boli', directed by Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury, was recently screened for the first time in Bangladesh at the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF). 'Boli' began making waves before it even made it to local screens with the 'New Currents Award' at the 28th 'Busan International Film Festival'.
In the film, Nasir Uddin Khan plays a 'Boli' (wrestler) who portrays a poverty-stricken fisherman from a riverside area. His flawless acting in the regional dialect has once again brought him into the limelight. However, when he started working on the film, he had no idea it would gain international recognition.
"We did not exactly expect this level of success for the film. But we knew the story was strong, the director was promising, and all the actors were deeply dedicated. We were confident it would turn out to be something good," shared the actor.
Like others, he also faced significant challenges during filming, working in difficult natural conditions.
"From morning to midnight, we barely realised how time passed. The wrestling scenes shown in the film were only a part of what we shot. We also had to undergo intense training to learn the sport. We worked through storms and rain, but now that the film is successful, all that hardship feels worth it," he shared.
The actor has even explored bold political satire with the film, '840', the sequel to Farooki's series, '420'. Released in December of last year, the film made headlines upon its release as it drew inspiration from the previous 15-year regime. In the series, Nasir Uddin Khan played a central role as a political leader, Mayor Dablu.
When asked about his experience in the political satire film, he said, "I have dabbled in politics a little. But when it comes to acting, I do it my own way. This film was an amazing experience. The direction, teamwork, and everything else were excellent, which made it easy for me to perform comfortably."
Shortly, two more of his films, 'Master' (directed by Rezwan Shahriar Sumit) and 'Noya Note' (directed by Ananya Pratik Chowdhury), are set to release. Speaking about them, he shared, "Both films have completed shooting and are now in post-production. 'Master' is based on politics, while 'Noya Note' explores the duality in human nature, life struggles, and other relevant issues."
