Babita’s fond memories of ATM Shamsuzzaman
I was around ten years old, when my elder sister Suchanda started her career in films. We used to live in Gendaria and A T M Shamsuzzaman used to visit our house regularly for shooting purposes – that is how we bonded with him. I have countless memories with him.
He worked with renowned director Narayan Ghosh Mita, and he was a brilliant screenwriter as well. If he liked anything I did, he would always call me and compliment me. He used to share acting tips with me. Acting was A T M Shamsuzzaman's passion, and he could fit seamlessly into any character he portrayed.
I have worked with him on several films, including "Noyonmoni", "Golapi Ekhon Train E", "Madam Fuli", and "Lathial", among others. I was very close to him. When he was admitted in the hospital, I, along with my sisters, went to see him and spend time with him. Those hours are just memories now.
During the shooting of "Golapi Ekhon Train E", he taught me how to smoke a cigarette. He was always present at the shooting spot, even if he was not in the scenes. He wanted to be involved with the whole story. Very few artistes have such dedication towards their work. I pray that the Almighty grants him Jannah.
Translated by Rasheek Tabassum Mondira
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