The Multitalented Maestro
By Ramisha Anan Rahman
As an eminent figure at the forefront of the media industry, Adil Hossain Noble continues to mesmerize the hearts of his fans through a career that spans decades. COLORS speaks to Noble regarding his everlasting presence as a versatile performer, his dexterous work in the corporate industry, and the secret to being the biggest model our country has had the pleasure of witnessing for years on end.
The Inception of a Star
Noble’s captivating journey began on the stage of ramp modeling, ultimately paving the path for history-making accomplishments. Catching the eye of directors with his scintillating performances offers for television commercials and shows soon began to pour in. The multi-talented performer is equally ardent in his professional line of work and has been working with Multi-National Companies for over two decades. Currently, he is involved in the corporate world as Chief Enterprise Business Officer at Robi Axiata Limited, while simultaneously satiating the wishes of fans by his appearances in TVCs. With a multitude of responsibilities, Noble expresses that prioritization and time management has been the key factors in his seamless juggling of the two lines of work. Fulfilling the responsibilities and demands that come from both the realms is certainly no walk in the park, but Noble ensures quality over quantity, equipped with the strong mentality required to say no to the plethora of offers that do not cater to his vision and interests.
Unstoppable Success
If you ask any 90s kid which commercials they hold dear to their hearts, the RC Cola advertisement featuring a dancing Noble is bound to be at the top of the list. Some decades later, the famed heartthrob continues to steal the hearts of viewers through his appearance in TVCs for brands such as GREE and Godrej, to name a few. The secret to his enduring success lies in his lifestyle and dietary habits. Noble states that no amount of coaxing from his co-workers at TVC shootings and office meetings can break his habit of making healthy dietary choices. Noble adds that having a cheat day once in a while is completely fine, but he refuses to let indulging in delectable treats for the taste buds become a regular occurrence. Further, he maintains a stringent workout routine and tries his utmost to not fall off track. “Working out is a part of my lifestyle, it has been integrated into my DNA since the last few decades”, says Noble regarding his determination and willpower to maintain his health and physique. This has enabled him to be a constant fan favorite in the industry for so long, surpassing the length of modeling and acting careers of many of his peers.
Transformation of the industry
As a constant performer who has been actively involved in the industry from its stepping stones to its current magnitude, Noble shares his expert insight into the transformative events in the industry. He expresses his pleasure at seeing the number of directors, demand for TVCs and Television shows skyrocket in the past years but believes the quantity of quality content is not flourishing at the same rate. As the industry accelerates at unimaginable proportions, quality content is not rising substantially to meet the overwhelming demands, which can be a potential sector for the industry to direct their attention to in the future.
Best of Both Worlds
Young Noble was impassioned with cricket, which later changed to an avid pursuit for excellence in education. During his life as a student, Noble was offered a modeling opportunity that would change his life forever. When asked whether he wishes his life had taken on a different trajectory, Noble was pleased to announce that he was fortunate enough to go after both his dreams and attain success in both spheres of his interest. He also shares that his modeling career has given him greater mileage to work within his corporate job, providing him with skills of customer dealings and audience acceptance to secure his legacy in the corporate world.
Closer to the Heart
Noble is undoubtedly one of the most familiar faces on television and the long list of projects he has participated in is astounding. However, among the performances that stand out to him, he expresses the stage performance with famous Pakistani singer, Alamgir, as one of his most coveted memories. In addition, as a performer hailing from Chittagong, he cites his performance to traditional songs such as “Modhu hoi hoi bish khawaila” at the Meril Prothom Alo Awards a few years ago as a memorable performance that has made an equally indelible mark in the hearts of his fans. His first appearance in a TVC for Azad Ball Pen and the aforementioned RC Cola advertisement is also close to his heart, having stood the test of time as a TVC that has lit up every Bangladeshi household at one point or another.
Multitude of Accolades
For years since the first Meril Prothom Alo Award Show, Noble has clinched the award for best male model for a whopping 6 consecutive years. The modeling industry dominated by Noble’s reigning presence, the award show even went as far as discontinuing the award in this particular category since the crowning champion showed no signs of being dethroned any time soon. Additionally, Adil Hossain Noble has garnered the spotlight from home and abroad, gaining recognition from countries including the USA, UK, Australia, etc. for his stupendous contribution to the industry in Bangladesh.
Philanthropic Philosophies
Adil Hossain Noble has done it all and elucidates a truly noble initiative he wishes to work on in the future if opportunity strikes. He wishes to change the situation for the geriatric population of our country who are facing difficulties in the absence of their family or caregivers. Furthermore, families of children with special needs often feel inclined to move abroad in order to provide facilities to their children that are greatly lacking in our country. With time and perseverance, Noble desires to change the landscape of these sectors, and play a role in making Bangladesh a kind and compassionate land for all.