Ekushey Padak awardee Raisul Islam Asad. COURTESY
Ekushey Padak awardee Raisul Islam Asad stepped into acting 50 years ago, winning five National Awards for his commendable screen presence. The star has been honoured for the sixth time this year, with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Freedom Fighter, who currently resides in Boston, USA, shared his emotions upon receiving the honour with media. On his National Award and 50 years in the industry, Raisul Islam Asad said, ` When we participated in the Liberation War, we fought for our freedom. However, when I started acting 50 years ago, I did not think about achievements. I only did it for my love of acting. After spending all these years in the cultural arena, such recognitions make me realise that I have aged. Yet, it feels overwhelming. Alongside the authorities, I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude towards all my well-wishers and supporters. My wife and daughter are celebrating these triumphs. If we had been in Bangladesh at the moment, our joy would have been doubled, as we could have shared it with our loved ones. Receiving two honours within this short span has left me with an exceptional feeling of contentment’.
About the current scenario in the Bangladeshi film industry he said, `If we compare to the Indian film industry, our film fraternity is still very young and is at a developing stage. There is no denying that the film industry has given some of the best Bangla productions. Nevertheless, times have changed, and its sad how movie theatres are closing with every passing day. Yet, I am optimistic, since a good number of young filmmakers are working on a bunch of great projects. I believe they can change the scenario’.
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