“Monpura”, when it came out in 2009, became a revelation for the Bangladesh film industry.

Artistes -- be on TV, concert stages or through their artwork -- reach out to us and become our favourite people, without any personal connection whatsoever.

Shamim Shahed, a familiar face on the stage and small screen for over two decades, is now busy directing TV plays. The Daily Star recently interviewed the multi-talented artiste.