Dhallywood has been developed with many talented actors and actresses, but many think their talent is not ideally utilized. “Bangladeshi actors are very talented and devoted to their work,” he said, citing the example of local superstars Shakib Khan, Tashen Khan, Taskee, “Tollywood (Kolkata) and India-Bangladesh joint production. He mentioned and said that many of the Dhallywood are dedicated to the industry. Again, DhallyWood’s veteran actress Farida Aktar Babita alleged that the current films lack “talented directors, actors and technicians”. Babita explains that many makers are now working to copy parts of the Indian movie, so “there is no plot or creativity and not talented artists.” In addition, a section of the directors of DhallyWood believe that local heroines are not professional, they are using relatively skilled Tollywood heroines.
In the current context, the popularity of Bangladeshi artists is increasing in online OTT platforms and inter-bound films. Kolkata editor Souvikk Dasgupta said, “Due to the OTT platform, the status of Bangladeshi actors has increased … their outstanding talent should not be confined to Bangladesh only”. He also said that West Bengal lacks many old actors and “There are a lot of talented actors in Bangladesh”. Such inter -border border success shows that skilled Bangladeshi stars can also get recognition outside the country and the country if they get the opportunity in the appropriate context. For example, Shakib Khan starred in the movie “Shikari”, a joint production of the Dhallywood-Tollywood, and Shakib-Srabanti entertainment “Bhaijan Elo Re” has been released in West Bengal.
Notable Actors: Shakib Khan, Tahsan Khan, Taskeen Rahman, Jaya Ahsan, Azmeri Haque Badhon, and Chanchal Chowdhury are notable among Bangladeshi actors. These artists are appreciated for their talentHowever, many are also leaning towards India due to a lack of adequate roles in domestic films. Experiences expressed concern over the lack of plots of the hidden Dhallywood, which was founded by the city’s page theater.
Bollywood, on the other hand, is the largest cinema industry in Hindi, which produces more than 1.502-2,000 films per year. Here are the big-budget films and international marketing opportunities, where the actors can get a worldwide identity. For example, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has acted in more than 80 films in his 30-year career and gained popularity all over the world. Actors like Kartik Aaryan, Rajkummar Rao, and Vikrant Massey have also become famous only because of talent. Although there is a discussion on nepotism in Bollywood, experts during that time think that the actors are successful based on their contributions without the surroundings. As a result, the film market of India is huge and the experience is high here, so that talented actors have the opportunity to highlight themselves at the international level.
What is the main reason for the difference?
- Education and Training: In India, many actors from reputed institutions like FTII and NSD are receiving formal education in acting. There is still a lack of quality institutions in Bangladesh.
- Budget and Production House: India has a huge budget allocation in each movie or web series, which makes it possible to produce high-quality production, research, and screenplay. Budget in Bangladesh is limited, and the willingness to take risks is less.
- Platforms and viewers: India’s movies and series easily go to Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar. International visitors get. That opportunity is still limited in Bangladesh.
- Discrimination of Vision: So far many directors and producers in Bangladesh have the mentality of not taking the risk. So the bold moves with new stories or deep character are fewer.
When will the door open?
There is no shortage of talent in Bangladesh – there is no such thing to deny today. All you need is a bold producer, a good screenplay, and the attitude of creating internationally acceptable content. If our Chanchal Chowdhury or Mosharraf Karim had a chance in India’s web series, they would undoubtedly gain international recognition.
Now is the time to highlight the Bangladeshi actors in the world. Producers, directors, and streaming platforms should be used properly – because the true industry is always above the border.
Overall, there are many talented actors in Bangladesh but they are not being used enough in local films. As a result, the talent of many do not want to prove themselves outside. In comparison, the number of actors in the Indian industry and the international market is very high. The importance of joint initiatives, modernization, and policy support is now very much in the development of talent in the industry of two countries.
Last word:
There is talent in Bangladesh that needs a change of scope and perspective.
