Tauquir-Zahid-Mahfuz trifecta this Eid

Three heavyweights of the Bangladeshi small screen will be cast together in a tele-film slated to release during Eid-ul-Fitr on Channel i. Directed by Arfan Ahmed and scripted by Sadat Rasel, the aptly titled “Big Shot” features Tauquir Ahmed, Zahid Hasan and Mahfuz Ahmed in the lead roles. Shooting will commence from May 6 at Gazipur's Pubail, before wrapping up in Dhaka. The venture also marks the first time Arfan Ahmed is directing a tele-film for Eid.

Tauquir Ahmed will don the role of a doctor, while Zahid Hasan plays a leader of a group. Mahfuz Ahmed plays an actor in the narrative. “Each character sees himself as a big shot, and their inability to step down is the backbone of the story. I have nothing to say about the actors' performances, as their reputation rightly precedes them,” said the director.

Zahid Hasan described his work with the director saying, “Aside from being a talented actor, Arfan is like a younger brother to me. I hope he goes far in life.” Mahfuz Ahmed described the director along similar lines, expressing hope for this venture to find success.

The tele-film boasts an impressive cast of 20 noted and popular actors in the industry who appear in various roles throughout the play. To name a few, it includes ATM Shamsuzzaman, Mamunur Rashid, Tariq Anam Khan, Shamsuzzaman Selim, Azad Abul Kalam, Mir Sabbir, Swagata and Prova.

“So far, there has not been a tele-film featuring such a great assembly of stars. Furthermore, this is the first time I am directing a tele-film for Eid. I would like the support of my well wishers,” said Arfan Ahmed.