It's difficult that everyone is slowly leaving us behind: Dilara Zaman reminisces Masum Aziz
Ekushey Padak-winning actress, Dilara Zaman is still active in the industry, even at the age of 80. Currently, she is shooting for an upcoming drama series.
The series is titled "Emiler Goenda Bahini", and it is being directed by Kaushik Sankar Das.
Dilara Zaman said, "Even if I want to, I cannot do a lot of acting work due to my age. However, I still try and do as much acting as I can. After all, it feels like I have spent most of my life acting, so it has become a part of who I am."
Regarding her upcoming drama series, Dilara said that the drama is based around detective stories. "I will be playing the role of a grandmother in the series. Most of my parts were shot in Dhaka, I cannot even imagine going to distant locations for shooting. My body cannot take it," she said.
In response to a question, the five-decade-tenured Dilara Zaman said, "It is very difficult that everyone is slowly leaving us behind. Sharmili Ahmed was very close to my heart, so I was devasted when she left us. I was also very close to Masum Aziz and he too left us as well."
"One day all of us will leave. I, too, will leave. When I leave, please share the news with everyone. I have spent many years acting and earning the love of the audience. I hope I will be able to feel this love when I am gone," continued Dilara.
Regarding the late Masum Aziz, Dilara noted how she had worked in his first directorial series, "Boro Maa". She even recalled watching Aziz performing on the stage. "He was truly a gifted artiste. I am grateful he was awarded the Ekushey Padak. I even went to the Shaheed Minar to see him one last time. Even though it was difficult due to my health, I wanted to see him one last time. We shared many memories together," said the actress.
She also mentioned how she saw a lot of familiar people when she went to visit him at the Shaheed Minar.
"The last time I met Masum Aziz's wife was in Dhamrai, during a shoot. It was then that I came to know that Masum's health was declining. Hearing this news saddened me, but I was not able to go and meet him one last time before he passed away," said Dilara, with regret.
The renowned actress went on to praise Masum Aziz for his work, saying, "He never compromised in terms of his art. He was always very disciplined and principled. That's why I have so much respect for him."
Currently, a few of her movies are awaiting release. Amongst them, is "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", a film based on the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In reference to this film, Dilara said, "This is one of the best projects I have been involved with in my life."
Concluding the interview, Dilara said, "I hope to stay healthy for the remaining days of my life. People's love and God's mercy are necessary for this. So, I would request everyone to pray for me and to keep me in their hearts."
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