In times of national crisis, Bangladesh’s entertainment industry is often among the hardest hit. From artists to crew members, everyone is facing challenges due to lack of jobs and opportunities. Actor Ziaul Roshan recently expressed concern about the struggle to earn a stable livelihood in such uncertain times, highlighting the challenges that arise when artistes’ work dries up.

“It is becoming increasingly difficult for many to maintain normal standards of living,” he told The Daily Star, revealing the wider impact a crisis can have on those in the entertainment industry.

Roshan, one of the shining stars of his generation, made his debut in 2016 with Wazed Ali Sumon’s movie “Rokto”, in which he starred opposite Pori Moni. Since then he has appeared in numerous films; these include Shamim Ahmed Roni’s ‘Dhyatteriki’ (2017), in which she shared the screen with Nusraat Faria and Arifin Shuvoo, and Kamaleshwar Mukherjee’s Indian Bengali film ‘Cockpit’ (2017), in which she starred alongside the Tollywood actor. Giant.