‘Films, only films’: Irfan Sajjad on his vision for future

Celebrated model and actor Irfan Sajjad made his cinematic debut with "Bhalobasha Emoni Hoy", directed by Tania Ahmed, followed by his second release, "Mon Jane Na Moner Thikana". This November 29, his latest film, "Voyal", is set to premiere in theatres, with several other projects awaiting release.

In an interview with The Daily Star, the actor shared, "I have spent a decade working in television dramas, receiving immense love and appreciation from the audience. Now, I am focusing more on films, with my sights firmly set on cinema. Over the past one and a half years, I have significantly reduced my work in dramas."

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Discussing his upcoming release, Irfan said, "My latest film, 'Voyal', is set to release on November 29. The storyline is unique, as is the character I portray. I play a village youth, and I genuinely enjoyed working on this project. It has turned out to be an excellent piece of work."

He added, "The film was shot in the Khasia village of Sreemangal. I am confident the audience will appreciate 'Voyal'. The director has put in meticulous effort, and my co-actors have delivered remarkable performances."

When asked about his current projects, Irfan shared, "I have worked on three films consecutively. At present, I am prioritising cinema and am hopeful that another new film will hit the screens next year."

One of his upcoming films, "Ali", is also directed by Biplob Hayder, the director of "Voyal". Speaking about the project, he said, "'Ali' is entirely different. The audience will see a new side of me in this film. I've put in my utmost effort to ensure the project turns out well."

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Additionally, Irfan has completed work on a new film directed by Anam Biswas, which is now awaiting release. "Anam Biswas is an exceptionally talented and skilled director," he remarked. "I thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with him. The story of the film focuses on the 1971 Swadhin Bangla Football team. I look forward to working with Anam Biswas again in the future."

On his ambitions, Irfan stated, "I want to stay more involved in films. I want to see myself grow in cinema. I am eager to see how the audience responds to me and to discover the extent of their appreciation and acceptance of my work in this medium."

When asked about his goals for the coming year, he shared, "Films. Only films. My focus for the next year is completely dedicated to cinema."

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‘A’ grade film ‘Voyal ’ to hit local theatres this month

In the meantime, the versatile actor is actively promoting "Voyal". "I am visiting different universities, newspapers, and television channels to spread the word," he said. "I want everyone to know that the film has an excellent story and will resonate with the audience."

Explaining the title of the film, Irfan noted, "At a certain point in the story, a terrifying situation develops due to various circumstances. That's why the name 'Voyal' was chosen. Everything will become clear to the audience once they watch it in theatres."