Highlights
- Shahed Ali criticizes the trend of social media earning.
- Says real artists should focus on acting, not online “reels” or “lives.”
- Recently appeared in the film Fereshta and a stage play Agun Jatra.
Shahed Ali’s Strong View on Social Media Earnings
Popular Bangladeshi actor Shahed Ali has made a strong statement criticizing those who earn money through platforms like Facebook and TikTok. He said that such earnings are no different from begging.
“ফেসবুক, টিকটক থেকে টাকা কামানো আর ভিক্ষা করে টাকা কামানোয় কোনো তফাত নেই-মাঝে আমি কোনও তফাত করতে পারিনা।”
Translation: “There is no difference between earning money from Facebook or TikTok and begging – I see no difference between them.”
“ফেসবুক, হোয়াটসঅ্যাপ, ইনস্টাগ্রাম—আজই শিখে ফেলুন ৫০ টাকায় ৫০ হাজার মানুষের কাছে পৌঁছে যাওয়ার গোপন কৌশল!”
Artists Should Focus on Real Acting
Shahed Ali believes that an actor’s main duty is to win the audience’s love through performing characters, not by making “reels” or “lives” online. He emphasized that the profession of acting should not lose its dignity to social media trends.
His Recent Works in Film and Theatre
The actor recently appeared in the movie Fereshta, which was released a few days ago. In an earlier interview with Samakal, he mentioned working on another new film but didn’t disclose details, saying that the production company would announce it soon.
He also has experience in stage performance and was last seen in Pracchonat’s popular stage play Agun Jatra.
Dedication to Art Over Money
According to Shahed Ali, real artists should value their craft more than money.
“নতুন একটি সিনেমায় অভিনয় করছি… সামনে সেগুলোর প্রচার প্রচারণায় মনোযোগী হবো।”
Translation: “I’m working in a new film… soon I’ll focus on promoting the upcoming releases.”
He added that the true respect for art and artists will be preserved only when they work out of passion and responsibility to art, not out of greed for money.
