Veteran actor Mamunur Rashid was recently seen sitting beside a swimming pool with young actress Priscila D Costa, who was posing with her arms around him in front of the camera.
At first glance, the photos could easily give viewers a different impression, with the pair appearing like an unlikely couple with a significant age gap.
After Prisila shared the pictures on social media, they quickly went viral, triggering widespread discussion and speculation.
Some social media users even began wondering whether Mamunur Rashid had secretly entered into a new marriage.
However, the truth behind the viral images is quite different. The photos have no connection to the actor’s personal life.
Mamunur Rashid has neither entered a new relationship nor married.
The pictures were taken during the filming of a television drama and were later shared online.
The drama, titled Amra Viral, is a serial that revolves around several characters inspired by people and personalities who have recently attracted attention or gone viral in Bangladesh.
Mamunur Rashid plays one of the central characters, while Priscila D Costa appears opposite him.
In the story, his character falls in love with a young woman who is much younger than him. Despite objections from their families, the woman eventually leaves home with him.
The two then begin producing one piece of social media content after another.
Their activities initially attract public curiosity, but as time passes, people also become increasingly annoyed by their behaviour.
Written by Al Amin Swapon, the drama has been directed by Sajin Ahmed Babu.
Addressing the discussion surrounding the photographs, the director said the swimming pool scene featuring Mamunur Rashid and Prisila is part of his drama.
“I have seen negative discussions about the picture for several days. Many people are making various comments without knowing the story behind it,” he said.
Explaining the concept of the drama, Sajin Ahmed Babu said it focuses on various controversial and widely discussed viral characters in society.
“Both young and experienced artistes have worked in the drama. Along with humour, it also carries some messages. I hope viewers will enjoy it,” he said.
Mamunur Rashid also spoke positively about the project, describing its story as different from conventional dramas.
“The drama is quite unusual. We have tried to entertain viewers through humour. The director has presented some familiar aspects of our surroundings in a different way. I acted in a story like this after a long time. I hope audiences will enjoy it. Along with the comedy, they will also appreciate the issues explored in the story,” he said.
Besides Mamunur Rashid and Priscila D Costa, the drama features Abu Hurayra Tanvir, Mousumi Hamid, Shakila Parvin, Naznin Chumki, Farzana Chumki, Shehzad Omar, A A Sohag, Maruf Mithu, Parvez Sumon, Sujat Shimul, Samanti D’Costa, Khairul Alam Tipu, Dilruba Tushi, Ripa Ranjana, Tuntuni Sobhan, Bitlu Shamim, Hanif Palaowan, Imran Hasu, Pankaj Majumdar, Hasimun, Sheikh Purnota, Sultana Raziya Sumi, Hasibul Haque Helal, Shafiqul Islam, Mohsin Akash, Ahsan Kabir, Moon and Arunava.
According to the director, shooting for Amra Viral has already been completed. The drama is expected to air soon on a private television channel.
