”I prefer scripts that deal with emotion and values” — Rahmatullah Tuhin
Rahmatullah Tuhin is a popular television director who has offered the audience a good number of plays over the last decade. Some of his notable directorial works include the 500-episode serial “Khonikaloy”, “Onno Shokal”, “Doito Roop”, “Nagorik Bunophool” and “Bodle Jaoar Somoy”. Recently the director had a chat with The Daily Star on his works and more. Excerpts:
What inspired you to become a director?
Tuhin: I was a member of little theatre and later joined Momtazuddin Ahmed’s troupe Theatre Arambag (now Theatre Bailey Road). I have been an active member of the group for over two decades. Going on, I developed a passion for direction. I jumped into television drama in the 1990s.
What genre of scripts do you prefer and how do you work on it?
Tuhin: I prefer realistic scripts that deal with love, emotion, social and familial values which audience can easily relate to. After selecting the script, I contact artistes and start working on it. In the case of drama serials, I try to keep at least 30 episodes in reserve before the due date of airing.
Tell us about the financial aspects of production.
Tuhin: For drama serials, I receive episode-wise payment and for single-episode plays, producers give me remuneration. Sometimes producers offer me a package for the entire drama and I have to make the drama within that given budget. In that case I have to think about profit and loss.
What’s the major difference between stage and television direction?
Tuhin: Before coming on stage one has to go through long rehearsals, whereas in television there’s little or no rehearsal. While directing, I visualise a character and brief the artiste about it. I rehearse with the artistes before taking a shot since they don’t rehearse nowadays. Sorry to say, many of them don’t even read the script before coming to the shooting spot.
What’s your observation on young artistes?
Tuhin: Unlike artistes in the 1990s, newcomers are not whole-heartedly involved in acting. There’s a lack of commitment and nowadays many seek success and reputation without working hard. And for this reason many soon disappear from the scene.
Tell us about your upcoming ventures.
Tuhin: I am currently doing “Khonikaloy” which has crossed 500 episodes. I have plans to make a comedy drama and one or two plays on the Liberation War. I also have plans to shoot outside Bangladesh.
News Source : thedailystar
ফেরদৌসী মজুমদারের সঙ্গে নাটকে কাজ করার অভিজ্ঞতা নিয়ে মৌসুমি হামিদ বলেন, “ফেরদৌসী আন্টির সঙ্গে কাজ করার সুযোগ পেয়ে নিজেকে অনেক ভাগ্যবান মনে হচ্ছে। তুহিন ভাই যখন বলেছেন ফেরদৌসী মজুমদার কাজ করবেন- প্রথমে তো বিশ্বাস করতে পারিনি। সেটে তিনি নিজের মেয়ের মতো আদর করছেন আমাকে। নাটকের গল্পে ফেরদৌসী আন্টি আমার মায়ের বান্ধবী চরিত্রে অভিনয় করছেন। আমার মা মারা যাওয়ার পর আমি ফেরদৌসী আন্টির বাসায় থাকি। খুব চমৎকার একটা গল্প। সিরিয়াল নাটকে খুব কম অভিনয় করছি আমি। ‘সাতটি তারার তিমির’ সবাই যেভাবে গ্রহণ করেছে, আশা করছি এই নাটকটিও প্রচার শুরু হলে সবার অনেক ভালো লাগবে।”