Popular director Vicky Zahed, best known for ‘Mr. Twist’, has announced his debut feature film, set to release next year. Afran Nisho will play the lead role.
Speaking to The Times of Bangladesh, Vicky confirmed, “A director’s dream is to make a film. The dramas I’ve created so far are part of that preparation. I can confirm my first film is coming next year. Right now, I’m working on the story and script.”
Though Vicky avoided revealing further details, it is confirmed that talks with Nisho as the lead character have been finalised.
The two have previously collaborated on hit dramas including ‘Punorjonmo’, ‘Bhuljonmo’, ‘Chirokal Aaj’ and ‘Redrum’.
“The audience likes me for thrillers and suspense,” said Vicky. “So my first film will be in that genre. I don’t want to experiment right away.”
While a romantic story was once rumoured, Vicky has not ruled it out for future projects. The upcoming film will be produced by Alpha-i Entertainment.
Meanwhile, his web series ‘Aka’ premieres on September 4 on Hoichoi, also starring Afran Nisho. In addition, his new drama ‘Khoabnama’ will soon be released on Capital Drama’s YouTube channel, featuring Tausif Mahbub in the lead.
A behind-the-scenes video showing Tausif in a grave surrounded by live snakes has already gone viral, though Vicky clarified that the drama is a romantic story, not horror.
Vicky first rose to prominence with his 2016 short film ‘Moments’, which he made while simultaneously balancing a corporate career.