FDC’s environment has been spoiled: Zayed Khan

Zayed Khan used to go to the BFDC everyday, while he was General Secretary for Bangladesh Film Artistes Association. However, it has been a while since he was seen there.

The actor spoke to The Daily Star about his recent works and future plans. 

Where are you now?

I am currently at my hometown Pirojpur, for some personal work. My parents' graves are going through repair work, and I am supervising it. 

What else were you busy there with in your hometown?

I went to a cultural event arranged for Durga Puja in Nesharabad, Pirojpur. When people learned about my arrival, 30 thousand people visited the event, despite the heavy rain. Besides, I have planted hundreds of plants in different areas through one of my organisations.

There was a time when you would visit Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) everyday. However, now you are not seen in that place anymore. Why is that? 

It has been almost 3 months since I went there. Many think that I am not going to FDC because of fear.

The fact is that the environment there has been completely spoilt. The beautiful vibe that we created, is gone. Now, many people including YouTubers have come there and completely spoiled the atmosphere. Everyone knows who allowed them to come here.

But, you are accused of bringing these YouTubers to the FDC…

No one can prove that I brought these YouTubers to FDC. I cannot explain how bad the situation there is. They are making ambiguous comments about anyone they wish, and they don't even hesitate to talk bad about Shakib Khan either. 

It is important to prevent them first. Sadly, no organisation from FDC is taking the necessary steps.

What happened to the post of General Secretary of the Film Artistes Association?

I respect the law. I will accept any fair decision taken by law. But, what is happening now is unfair. Nipun has unfairly occupied the chair. It's not right –  they don't care about the law. 

Senior actor Ilyas Kanchan accepts the unfair occupation, that makes it even more frustrating. People like director Sohanur Rahman Sohan and Mohammad Hossain are supporting them in various ways.

More than a year is left for the election of the artistes association. Do you wish to participate again?

Nothing happened in this election. Let there be a solution and then we can talk about the next election. Nothing can be said before that.

When was the last time you faced the camera?  When do you plan to return to shooting?

I shot for the movie "Shonar Chor", around 9 months ago, and that was before the election held for the Film Artistes Association. 

After returning to Dhaka, I will work on the dubbing for the project.