Acting goes side by side with modelling. The actor recently talked to The Daily Star (TDS) about his numerous assignments.
TDS: What are you currently busy with?
Chanchal Chowdhury: A number of drama serials and single episode TV plays are on hand. I am acting in three drama serials “Barisal-er Mama Bhagney,” “Cafeteria” and another untitled work. All of them are directed by Golam Sohrab Dodul. Directed by Aranya Anwar, two serials “Kabiraj Golap Shah” and “Gents' Tailors Pvt. Ltd” were scheduled to go on air on Channel 1. The shooting of the serials is currently on hold as the channel is now switched off.
My present serials are, “No Problem Dot Com” , “Kancher Phul” and “Asharey Galpo”, directed by Manik Manobik, F. Zaman Tapash and Kochi Khandakar respectively. Directed by film actor Mahmud Koli, spectators will see me soon in a serial that will go on air on BTV. The title is yet to be decided.
TDS: Don't you find it difficult to take on so many serials?
Chanchal Chowdhury: The serials I mentioned will keep me busy for a few months. Schedules are set accordingly, so the problems don't seem acute. As acting is my profession, I can cope with a number of serials. Anyway, I forgot to mention another of my ongoing works “Nokshi Kanthar Maath” ,written by Palli Kabi Jasimuddin. Rajib Hasan is directing the TV play.
TDS: You personify different characters in each TV play or serial that you take on. Local dialects are also noticeable in the many roles you play. Will your fans get to see you taking on a new dialect?
Chanchal Chowdhury: I am a theatre activist so I may do so. At present, I am taking on a role in Golam Sohrab Dodul's serial “Barisal-er Mama Bhagney” which is in the local dialect of Barisal. In the beginning I do face a few problems in doing new dialects but later it goes well. Besides, the dialect of Barisal is fantastic.
TDS: What about your film assignments?
Chanchal Chowdhury: My latest film is “Moner Manush”, directed by Gautam Ghosh. The film is all set to be released this year in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
TDS: What role do you play in “Moner Manush”?
Chanchal Chowdhury: My character is Kaloa Mirza, who is a friend of Lalon Shah. Kaloa Mirza once gave shelter to Lalon Shah in a jungle. Later, Lalon Shah founded an akhra in that jungle. I am satisfied with my role in the film.
TDS: What are your future plans on the film front?
Chanchal Chowdhury: After “Monpura's” success, I have received offers for acting in 30 films. I have to be selective or the quality suffers. I can easily do three or four films a year. Basically, my plan is to act in one or two films in a year.
TDS: You are a singer too and have lent your voice to the hit film “Monpura.” What are your plans on this front?
Chanchal Chowdhury: I have been singing since my childhood and it stood me in good stead in the theatre world also. I never thought of releasing an album but it happened naturally. My first solo album is “Palki” that was released six months ago. I playbacked in “Monpura” in deference to Gias Uddin Selim). However, it is merely a hobby for me.
TDS: What about your theatre work?
Chanchal Chowdhury: I belong to the theatre troupe Aranyak Natyadol. Aranyak gets full credit for everything I have learnt. I do act on stage even now. I keep myself aloof from all activities when the troupe's staging is scheduled. Our latest production is “Shotrugon.” I am scheduled to go to London next month with Aranyak Natyadol.
TDS: Anything else that you want to share with your fans?
Chanchal Chowdhury: I have recently become a father. The youngest daughter of actor Fazlur Rahman Babu named my nine-month old boy as “Shuddha.” I am euphoric about my new born baby.
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