For an actor who has spent more than two decades entertaining audiences, renewed attention might look like a comeback. Akhomo Hasan sees it differently.
“This is not about making a comeback. Rather, it feels like opening a new horizon in my acting,” Hasan said, reflecting on the response to his recent performances.
After years of being associated mainly with rural and comic roles on television, Hasan is now showing a different side of himself.
His appearance as ‘English Lebu’ in the 120th episode of Bachelor Point season 5 has caught the attention of younger viewers, while his serious role in the OTT series Lifeline has drawn praise from critics.
“I used to appear in a particular style of comedy on almost every platform, including television and YouTube. But on an OTT platform like Chorki, I was seen in a serious and completely different kind of role. That is why viewers also accepted the character,” he said.
The response has allowed Hasan to connect with both his long-time audience and a younger generation.
“As an artist, I have always wanted to keep acting. There are many forms of acting and many kinds of characters, but perhaps I did not always get the opportunity to show that variety across platforms. Now I am getting that opportunity.”
His career stretches back more than two decades, including work in Ronger Manush, Harkipte and Sakin Sarisuri. Reaching audiences across generations, he says, has brought him fulfilment.
“As an actor, it is extremely satisfying to meet the expectations of audiences from different generations. I feel I have achieved fulfilment as an actor.”
Although Hasan entered OTT later than many others, he considers the transition a success. “Even though I came to OTT somewhat late, I managed to connect with the audience’s expectations and tastes. From that perspective, I would say I succeeded; I did not fail.”
For Hasan, good storytelling matters more than whether a director is new or established. “Ultimately, a good story matters.
When audiences are captivated by an actor’s performance and become immersed in the story, that is when it succeeds. Without depth in the acting or story, even a major actor cannot make audiences connect with it.”
Hasan has signed a project with Hoichoi, while another will begin shooting in October and continue until December. He is also open to films if the right story and character come along.
“If everything falls into place with the story and role, I will do a film,” he said.
Interestingly, Hasan had not watched any previous season of Bachelor Point before joining. He watched a few episodes afterwards. His association with director Kajal Arefin Ome, however, goes back years. Hasan had seen Ome working as an assistant director while working with Ome’s mentor Fahmi.
On the series’ use of swear words, Hasan said actors are not instructed to use them. If such language naturally appears in dialogue, a beep is added later. He also noted that Bachelor Point includes family scenes where no swear words are used.
“In real life, when bachelor friends gather, some swear words can slip out during casual conversations or because of a situation, often without them realising it. The series has essentially portrayed that reality.”
For Hasan, the renewed attention is not a return to an old chapter. It is a chance to explore how much further his acting can go.
