Eid feels very special because of our newborn daughter: Niloy Alamgir
This Eid-ul-Azha, actor Niloy Alamgir returns to the screen with a diverse slate of dramas, while also embracing one of the most meaningful personal milestones of his life—celebrating the festival as a new father. In a candid conversation, he speaks about his upcoming projects, the importance of family time amid a busy career, and how Eid-ul-Azha continues to shape his understanding of sacrifice, faith, and emotion.
This Eid, Niloy Alamgir will be seen in several dramas spanning multiple genres, including romance, family stories, and romcoms. “This Eid audience will see me in several dramas with different flavors including romantic dramas, family dramas and romcoms,” he says. “I always try to do different kinds of work so that viewers can enjoy variety and connect with different emotions during the Eid holidays.”
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. For Niloy, Eid is also a time to pause and reconnect with loved ones away from the demands of shooting schedules. “I will celebrate Eid in Dhaka with my family,” he shares. “Every year I try my best to stay close to my family during Eid because the rest of the year I remain very busy with shootings and work commitments.”
Speaking about the spiritual essence of Eid-ul-Azha, the actor reflects on its deeper emotional and religious meaning. “Eid-ul-Azha teaches us the importance of sacrifice, compassion and love for animals,” he says. “Everyone knows I’m an animal lover, so Qurbani is emotionally difficult for me. But at the same time it reminds me of our faith, obedience and devotion to Allah. It’s a spiritual lesson that I deeply respect and practice.”
This year’s Eid, however, carries an added layer of emotion for Niloy as he celebrates it with his newborn daughter for the very first time. “This Eid is very special for us because of our newborn daughter. It will be her very first Qurbani Eid,” he shares. “So naturally the feeling is completely different and much more emotional. We are planning to spend beautiful family time together and create precious memories with her.”
Recalling his childhood, Niloy admits that Eid-ul-Azha was once a more complicated emotional experience. “Since childhood, Eid-ul-Azha has always been emotional for me because we had to sacrifice animals we became attached to and loved,” he says. “As a child it made me very sad. But my family taught me the deeper meaning behind it—that Qurbani is a test of faith and sacrifice for every Muslim. They taught me that we should love and care for animals, and on Eid we sacrifice in the name of Allah with respect and gratitude.”
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