'It's high time anchoring is taken up as a profession' … Pariha
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Pariha Lima is widely recognised as a TV anchor, emcee and model. The Daily Star recently spoke to Pariha on her zooming career:
When did you enter the media world?
Pariha: As a child, I dreamt of working in the field. Then in 2004 I took part in the 2004 Lux Channel i Superstar pageant and was judged the second runner up in Dhaka. However, I did not work in the media till later on as I had to finish my studies. Finally after some years I emerged as a TV anchor.
How did you become an anchor?
Pariha: I came across an Rtv ad for an anchor. I applied for the job. I was picked up after stiff competition as there were 40 competitors who had been selected out of 9,000 applicants. They started training us and finally I was selected as emcee for “Tarokaalap”. It is now four years since I signed on with Rtv.
What are your other interests?
Pariha: Modeling and acting. I appeared in a TV drama. Though I’m interested in doing TV plays, I just can’t manage the time for them as I am busy emceeing the TV programme and stage shows.
You also modeled for a TVC of Banglalink?
Pariha: Yes, that was a hit and got me noticed. Later, I modeled for TVCs of Vim bar and Orange Candy.
What is your dream on the professional front?
Pariha: I want to be established as an artiste. Also, I want to work the rest of my life and be appreciated by people. I think it is high time for anchoring to be taken up as a profession.
What are the pros and cons of presenting live programme?
Pariha: As there is room for improvisation it allows for artistic freedom. However, there is no script. Also there is no possibility of correcting mistakes. On the flipside, I get a lot of unsolicited phone calls which can be very annoying.
Every day, you face a new guest on your show. Who stands out in your memory?
Pariha: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay.
How do prepare to face new guests?
Pariha: Before interviewing the guests, I learn about them by browsing the internet. It is very tough to face guests without adequate preparation.
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