Bangladesh actor Shakib Khan apologises to film fraternity after boycott

Film actor Shakib Khan has apologised to 13 Dhaka-based film organisations that decided to boycott him for an indefinite period for his action over his secret marriage with longtime co-star Apu Biswas and subsequent developments.

Sakib went to the office of the Bangladesh Directors’ Association on Sunday where he admitted his mistakes and apologised for his actions.

Earlier on Saturday, the Dhaka-based film organisations after a meeting of the Bangladesh Directors’ Association announced their decision of indefinitely boycotting the actor.

“We unanimously agreed that Shakib Khan has been making derogative comments about film directors in the media,” said filmmaker Badiul Islam Khokon, reading out a statement after the meeting at the BFDC offices Saturday evening.

The Dhallywood superstar’s apology came after a meeting with actor Alamgir and General Secretary of Film Actors’ Association Amit Hasan.

In the wake of his apology, some 13 organisations including the Directors’ Association has convened a meeting on Monday to reconsider the decision of the boycott.

Alamgir told the media that "some people tried to fish out of the muddy water over the incident".

“Shakib has realised his mistake and decided to apologise to all the organisations related to the industry,” Alamgir said.

Shakib also said with his apology “the matter has now been resolved”.

Earlier in the month, Shakib said he would take the responsibility of his son but not Apu who exposed their nine years of secret marriage on a live television show, bringing with her to the studio their 6-month-old son.