From a reluctant actor to small-screen superstar, Niloy Alamgir's journey has been nothing short of cinematic. Over the years, with unwavering determination, he has emerged as one of the most beloved television actors of his generation. Amid his hectic schedule, Niloy managed to take a brief break from shooting.
Braving Dhaka's notorious traffic and heavy rain, he drove himself to The Daily Star for an exclusive photoshoot and interview. "I have to get back to the shoot as soon as we finish," he said, as excited colleagues—fans of his work—gathered around, eager for selfies with the beloved star. Niloy's latest project, "Kistir Sir", released on September 23, quickly became a top trending video on YouTube within just two days.
His rise to fame began in 2009 when he won a reality show as a young boy. "Part of me always wanted to be a silver-screen star," Niloy reflected. He pursued that dream, making his cinematic debut in "Bailey Road" in 2010".
"I appeared in two more films, but neither made much of an impact in theatres. At that time, both the audience and the industry were hesitant to embrace newcomers. There was little room for experimentation or risks with fresh faces.
That dream slowly faded," he sighed. Soon after, Niloy realised that connecting with the audience was more important than the medium. "I made my television debut in 2011 under Chayanika Chowdhury's direction.
From there, I worked in various TV dramas and appeared in multiple serials," he said. Early in.
