TBT REPORT

Shakib Khan and Idhika Paul are a pairing that naturally generates extra interest among audiences. The duo first won viewers’ hearts with Priyotoma, and their chemistry was praised again in Borbaad. Following the success of both films, audiences had been waiting to see them together for a third time. That wait is now coming to an end as Shakib Khan and Idhika Paul are set to reunite for the upcoming film Nissho.

Multiple sources close to the project have confirmed that Idhika Paul has been finalized opposite Shakib Khan in director Mehedi Hasan Hridoy’s new film Nissho. However, the director has yet to officially announce the actress’s name. According to those involved, the full announcement of the film will be made through a special announcement video. Nevertheless, Idhika’s name had been the most widely discussed as the female lead of Nissho for quite some time.

Earlier, rumours had circulated on social media linking actress Sabila Nur to the film. However, several sources close to the project claim that, ultimately, the director and production house decided to cast Idhika Paul opposite Shakib Khan. If everything goes according to plan, shooting for the film featuring Shakib Khan and Idhika Paul is expected to begin in the final week of October. Nissho will be produced under the banner of Real Energy Production.

Idhika Paul made her Dhallywood debut in 2023 with Priyotoma. Appearing opposite Shakib Khan in her very first film, she caught the attention of audiences on both sides of the Bengal border. Following the film’s success, interest in the pairing continued to grow. The duo then reunited for Borbaad, where their on-screen chemistry was once again praised by audiences. As a result, Nissho will mark the third film featuring this popular pairing.

Meanwhile, Idhika Paul is expanding her body of work beyond Bangladeshi cinema and is also taking on projects in West Bengal. She is currently working on Srijit Mukherji’s upcoming film Queen Victoria and the Detective Kanaicharan. For a special role in the film, she is also undergoing cricket training. In a recent interview, the actress revealed that her favourite cricketer is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. She also said audiences will see on screen what she has learned and how she prepared for the role.

Directed by Srijit Mukherji, this marks Idhika’s first collaboration with the acclaimed filmmaker. It is also her first time working in both the suspense-thriller and period genres. According to the actress, thriller is one of her favourite genres. Getting the opportunity to work with a filmmaker like Srijit Mukherji has made the project an especially memorable experience for her.

Meanwhile, Idhika is set to reunite with Shakib Khan once again through Nissho. Following the success of their previous two films, expectations surrounding the popular pairing are naturally high. With a new story, a new director and the chemistry of a much-loved on-screen duo, Nissho has already started generating buzz.