Shamim Zaman : A small-screen all-rounder

Before traversing the silver screen, actor Shamim Zaman had made a name in theatre for 27 years at Aranyak Natyadal. Adding to his list of accomplishments, the actor has been directing plays for a few years now. This Eid, he worked in six different TV plays, of which five are single-episode ventures, and one six-episode miniseries titled “Chutki Bhandar.” 

He directed TV play “Ghawra Majid” for this Eid, starring Mosharraf Karim. Zaman was also part of the cast for the play.

The actor also cast Mosharraf Karim in another directorial venture titled “Shorol Manush”. The play aired by Deepto TV and includes Zaman himself, as well as Runa Khan and Shokh as part of the main cast.

Three more single-episode plays directed by Zaman on air during the holidays are “Bodyguard Hossain”, “Abyasher Daash”, and “Amar Ichcha Kore Na Kere”.

On his new projects, Zaman stated, “During the holidays, viewers are drawn to comedy, and that is why I have made them all light-hearted plays. However, each one carries a strong social message.”

Beside Eid ventures, Zaman has directed a drama series that is currently aired by Rtv. Humorously titled “Jhamela Unlimited”, the show airs four days a week and has recently completed telecasting its 137th episode. “The show has received much positive feedback from viewers, which makes me very happy,” remarked the artiste.

Zaman first arrived on the directorial scene with the Liberation War play “Rajab Ali O Tar Kafoner Kapor”. Since then, he has churned out numerous single -episode TV plays and tele-films. “Direction has to be the most challenging role in the industry, but I enjoy this work immensely,” he said. The actor also shared that words of encouragement from peers and close friends such as Mosharraf Karim, AKM Hasan and Joyraj motivated him to take on the additional role.

Zaman was once a regular face in TV plays, but has now limited his acting to plays directed by himself. Despite the busy dual role, Zaman is still a passionate theatre actor at heart who takes time to return to his roots on the stage. The actor can currently be seen in the production of “Rarang”, where he plays the central character Bishombhor.