Entertainment Report :
After years away from the spotlight, noted actor Zahid Hasan has made a powerful return to the silver screen with ‘Uthsob’ -a multi-starrer Eid release that has emerged as both a commercial success and an emotionally significant milestone for the celebrated performer.
Sharing the screen with iconic 90s stars such as Jaya Ahsan, Chanchal Chowdhury, Aupee Karim, and Afsana Mimi, Zahid Hasan leads the ensemble cast
in a film that has quietly surpassed expectations.
Within just 10 days of its theatrical release, ‘Uthsob’ has grossed over Tk1.14 crore, largely driven by positive word-of-mouth and consistent audience turnout. Plans for an international release are already underway.
Behind the film’s triumph lies Zahid Hasan’s private struggle. The actor was admitted to a hospital in Dhaka with pneumonia on June 6, just a day before Eid-ul-Azha, and was unable to join his co-stars in the film’s promotional campaign. From his hospital bed, he watched reviews pour in and audiences respond with warmth-something he described as profoundly moving. Zahid Hasan said, “Every time I receive love from my audience, it brings tears to my eyes. Over
the years, I’ve been part of many films, even received national awards-but the response to this film feels different. It’s deeply personal, incredibly special. The warmth, the love-it’s overwhelming. With
this kind of support, we’ll keep striving to make even better films, ones that speak to the heart.”
“Today is my Eid,” he also said, describing the joy of finally reuniting with his colleagues-many
of whom, including Jaya, Aupee and Chanchal,
had promoted the film in his absence.
“I’m so thankful to all of you who put out good words about our films, and as I was observing the audience’s reaction and good reviews from my
hospital bed, I couldn’t wait to join my colleagues and friends in high spirits,” the actor added.
