Tête-à-tête with Ferdousi Majumdar

Photo: Shahrear Kabir Heemel

Ferdousi Majumdar has been entertaining her fans with her phenomenal talent for the last five decades. Remembered for her acclaimed performances in the television show, Songsoptok and film, Shonkhoneel Karagar, the legend speaks to The Daily Star about her upcoming projects and more.

Tell us something about your upcoming film.

Throughout my career, I have been more involved with theatre and television dramas. Being less involved with films has now become a regret for me as an actor. Currently, I am working on Shahnewaz Kakoli’s From Bangladesh. The film is based on the Liberation War.

Tell us about how you came across this project.

Shahnewaz Kakoli first contacted my daughter Tropa, and expressed her interest in casting me in the film. After reading the script, I was impressed by the plot and I took it up.

Tell us a little about your character in the film.  From Bangladesh spans through 1947 to 1971 and I am playing the character of Kanonbala. She is the head of a family. Everything in the household happens according to her wishes. We are nearly done with the shooting of the film and it will be released soon.

What is your take on films and telefilms based on the Liberation War of Bangladesh?

I feel that films and television shows are a  good way of letting the younger generations know about the history of our nation. I would want more projects to be done based on the struggles of our independence.

You said you have regrets from your acting career. Can you elaborate a bit on that?

I have no regrets from my journey with television shows and theatre. I only regret that I have not acted as much in films, despite receiving many offers from acclaimed directors. I was offered a role in Shurjo Dighol Bari, but could not do it as my daughter was very young at that time. The role was later played by Dolly Anwar.

In what way does theatre play an important role in your career?

I have been very involved with theatre since the beginning of my career. I love this field, and I cannot even think of leaving it behind. I will always choose theatre over everything, when it comes to acting.