“Artistic freedom is a prerequisite to great work”
Popular theatre and television artiste Allen Shubhro Gomes' journey began simultaneously in Prachyanat Theatre School and the small screen. His first appearance on small screen was in “Icche Holo”, a drama serial by Amitabh Reza. Later, he appeared in many single-episode plays and serials. As a promising theatre artiste, Allen believes in meticulous acting. In a recent conversation with Star Arts and Entertainment, the young talent spoke about his passion for theatre, artistic freedom and detachment, ongoing TV serials and dreams ahead.
“I fell in love with theatre troupe Prachyanat when I watched their play 'Circus Circus' at Bailey Road. I gained admission to Prachyanat School of Acting and finished their six-month course. Then I joined the troupe, did background work and appeared in a couple of plays including, 'Circus Circus', 'Raja Ebong Onyanno', 'Koinnya' and 'Kinu Kaharer Thetar',” said Allen.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. While talking about working on-stage and backstage, the actor said, “Backstage is more casual, while the stage is serious. When I step on stage, I get detached from all the worldly affairs and delve into the character I enact. Artistic freedom is a prerequisite to great work. One needs to think out of the box.”
“I have learnt a great deal from my troupe, and that learning continues. The friendly ambience is effective for proper theatre schooling. Because of my busy schedule on the small screen, I am currently less regular in the group, but I really miss it,” says Allen.
Allen is now busy with TV serials, and is also hosting a social and educative radio programme on BBC. The targeted audience of the programme is teenagers.
Allen dreams of making it big on the silver screen. Fans of the artistes will soon see him in Animesh Aich's upcoming film “Bhoyongkor Sundor”. “I love to play unusual characters which the audience is not familiar with. My aspiration is to follow my passion and get more involved with acting so that I can present something brilliant to the audience,” concludes the actor.
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