Nadhir Nasar has once again proven himself to be one of Malaysian’s most versatile actors, captivating audiences with his compelling performances across all his projects. Recently, he has taken on one of his most challenging roles yet in the highly anticipated psychological series, ‘Kelas Tahanan Cikgu Hiragi’. This series is a bold adaptation of the winning the Grand Prix for Series Drama at the Tokyo Drama Awards in 2019, ‘Mr Hiiragi’s Homeroom’— hence why you can’t afford to miss this drama.
A Bold Transformation from Student to Teacher
Nadhir Nasar steps out of his comfort zone, shifting from playing student roles to embodying an art teacher turned hostage-taker. His portrayal of Cikgu Hiragi Raihan is unlike any other in his career— determined to uncover the truth behind his student’s suicide and make his homeroom students realize the harsh realities behind it.
In an effort to create a unique interpretation of Hiragi, Nadhir made a daring approach to only watch one episode of the original Japanese series. He believes that this way would allow him to build a unique portrayal by adding his personal touch while staying true to the essence of the character.
All You Need to Know About Nadhir Nasar
Born on December 17, 1996, in Lansing, Michigan, Nadhir Nasar is more than just an actor. He is a director, model, and style star, whose journey into the limelight began with his victory in Hero Remaja 2020. He’s also a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) with a degree in Mass Communication (Broadcasting).
From modelling for KLFW (2016-2019), to directing short films like ‘Villa Rosly’, Bulan Bintang’s short film ‘Ingat‘, and music video ‘Malam Pagi’, Nadhir Nasar continues to showcase his boundless talent and creativity.
Kelas Tahanan Cikgu Hiragi: Series Details
Synopsis
‘Kelas Tahanan Cikgu Hiragi’ follows the life of an art teacher who came to Sekolah Raja Ishak two years ago. It is 10 days before graduation and the students’ high school days are about to come to an end uneventfully— or so it seemed. The teacher gathers his 20 students and says,” From this moment, you are my hostages.” A blast rips through the campus and the kids are flustered. In an instant, the teacher-student relationship turns into a tense hostage situation. This is the beginning of their “final class,” which is about the truth behind the suicide of their classmate a few months ago.
Until the truth is unveiled, nobody can graduate.
First episode date: September 25, 2024
Final episode date: November 28, 2024
Why You Should Watch Kelas Tahanan Cikgu Hiragi?
Astro presents its second award-winning Japanese drama adaptation,’ with the drama, ‘Kelas Tahanan Cikgu Hiragi’ or ‘Mr Hiragi’s Detention Class’, a Malaysian adaptation of the 2019 Tokyo Drama Award-Winning Japanese series, ‘Mr Hiiragi’s Homeroom’. The original series garnered significant attention for its powerful social commentary and was praised for tackling themes like bullying, social media pressure, and youth social issues.
Is Kelas Tahanan Cikgu Hiragi Worth Watching?
Of course it is! This show follows a former high school teacher, Hiragi who takes his class hostage, forcing them to confront the death of a student and unravel the dark secrets within their lives, challenging their morals and sense of justice.
Where Can I Watch Kelas Tahanan Cikgu Hiragi?
This series is now available on Astro Ria (channel 104), Astro On Demand, Astro GO, or Sooka.
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Don’t miss Nadhir’s powerful performances in the award-winning Japanese adaptation and psychological thriller with a gripping plot that will keep you at the edge of your seat!
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