“I feel at home in front of the camera”
Deepa Khandakar has been entertaining the TV audiences with her consistent performances for over a decade. The actress is still spending busy time shooting for serials and one-hour plays. She talked about her profession and more in a recent talk with The Daily Star. Excerpts:
What's going on in your professional calendar currently?
Deepa: I'm busy shooting for the serial “Gulbahar” to be aired on BTV. Besides, a shoot for the series “Golpo Seshe Ghumer Deshe”, based on children, is underway. It will be aired on Duronto TV. Recently, I completed shooting for a one-hour play directed by Chayanika Chowdhury. I'm mostly busy with drama serials at the moment.
You were also involved with anchoring. How is that going?
Deepa: I currently don't have any TV anchoring commitments on my hands. I usually just do it out of hobby. The last time I emceed a programme was for Ekushey TV, where the guests were Sara Zaker, and an author. Before this, I anchored a programme for Maasranga Television.
In your long acting career, have you ever had any hesitations standing before the camera?
Deepa: Not really, no. I feel at home in front of the camera. The TV play fraternity is like a family now. It's something I love and respect. So there is never an uncomfortable moment in front of the camera.
What type of work are you most drawn to?
Deepa: Any challenging character and unique plot, because it is not easy to perform in such work. I want to do characters that people will remember.
Do you get the chance to watch your own plays?
Deepa: I do. I don't work seven days a week, because I make sure I have time set aside for my kids. I like to see what my work looks on screen, and where I can improve.
What is your favorite pastime?
Deepa: Watching movies. Any free time I get I watch movies. It's a great way to refresh your mind.
How do you pass your leisure time?
Deepa: If I have free time, I love watching movies.
What's the last film you watched at theatre?
Deepa: Aynabaji. I went with a big group and we all enjoyed the movie.
Is there a place in Bangladesh you have always wanted to visit but never got around to?
Deepa: Although I have traveled a lot within and outside the country, mostly due to work, Bandarban and Khagrachhari are two places I haven't visited yet. But, I have a plan to go there next time.
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