Symon Sadik announces directorial debut with ‘Mohasonchary’
Actor Symon Sadik has announced his debut as a filmmaker while residing in the United States, marking a new chapter in his career after a period of professional uncertainty.
The actor, who has been in the US for over a year, had earlier expressed frustration with the local film industry before leaving Bangladesh in late 2024. At the time, he hinted at exploring alternative career paths. Now, he has revealed that he is stepping into direction with a short film titled “Mohasonchary”, which is set to premiere this month on the Adrita Movies YouTube channel.
Although the announcement comes from abroad, Symon completed the film’s direction prior to leaving the country. The shooting took place in early 2024. Sharing the backstory, Symon said that the project was initially directed by someone else but was not released as it did not meet producer Khokon Kumer Ray’s expectations. Given their longstanding professional relationship, Ray later approached Symon with the project.
After reviewing it, Symon agreed to remake the short film. He revised the screenplay, worked on character looks, oversaw music recording, and eventually directed the project once all preparations were complete.
The short film features performances by Sahana Sumi, Abrita Sara Ray, Mahmudul Islam Mithu, Arun Chowdhury, and Simanto Ahmed, among others.
Speaking about the story, Symon said “Mohasonchary” revolves around a musician who lives differently from ordinary people and has no desire for fame. However, he unexpectedly goes viral, disrupting his quiet life—something he never wanted. The narrative explores the tension between personal authenticity and the pressures of public attention.
Symon began his acting career in 2012 with “Ji Hujur”, directed by Jakir Hossain Raju, whom he credits as a major source of inspiration. Although he never formally assisted him, Symon said he learned much from spending time with the filmmaker. Despite his new role, he remains humble about his identity as a director, describing filmmaking as a collaborative effort.
Looking ahead, Symon expressed ambitions to direct full-length feature films. “I am a dreamer. I want to make films on a larger scale—films that people from all walks of life will come to theatres to watch,” he said.
Despite being abroad, the actor admitted that he deeply misses Bangladesh, especially his family, friends, and colleagues. He acknowledged the challenges of living overseas but noted that it also comes with aspirations and dreams that are not always easy to realise.
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