Sajal is one of the most popular and busy actors of our time. His schedule gets even more hectic in the run up to Eid. Recently, the actor talked to The Daily Star about his Eid dramas, celebration plans and more.

How many TV plays are you working on for Eid?

Sajal: I act in one-hour-dramas throughout the year. I do not work in drama serials. I begin shooting for Eid TV plays two months before the festival. I have worked in many TV plays and hope that around 20 of them will be aired.

Which of these did you like?

Sajal: It's difficult to pick one. One of the plays -- directed by film star Moushumi – is a very good one. Several of the dramas I did were directed by Mohon Khan; I acted in five episodes of “Bhul Tikanai Jatra”. Shahin Kabir Tutul also directed one, where I had six heroines.

What factors do you consider before taking on an Eid drama?

Sajal: Obviously, the story is important . I avoid ones with a weak story. Next in importance is the character, co-artiste and director.

What's your Eid plan?

Sajal: I will spend Eid day at home in Dhaka with my family. My school and media friends usually visit me at my home in the evening, and we usually have dinner together and chat. Every Eid, I go to my grandfather's house in old Dhaka at noon. It is a family tradition for all our relatives to get together there.

What is your usual Eid attire?

Sajal: I like wearing panjabi for Eid day. I'm not rigid on colours, though I like black and white.