Moushumi on the social responsibilities of actors

Besides working in seven new films, one of the leading actors of Dhaliwood, Moushumi is also doing a TV commercial. After many years the actor who began her career as a model, will be seen in an ad. Moushumi's modelling career took off after winning the Anandodhara Photo Shundori contest in 1992.
When she was contacted, the actor was busy dubbing for a TV commercial -- generating awareness on malaria. She was struggling to articulate the dialects of Sylhet and Chittagong for the commercial.
According to her, this is a social cause. To quote her, “The production house Expressions Ltd contacted me regarding this commercial and I accepted the offer because it is an opportunity for me to do something for the welfare of the people. Quite a few popular actors of Dhaliwood have appeared in awareness-generating commercials like this. I believe actors have a social responsibility.”
On her current projects, Moushumi informed, “At present I'm working in seven movies. A short film on HIV/AIDS titled Naika, in which I play the protagonist, will be released today.”
Has the Dhailiwood scene improved after the initiatives taken against obscenity in films? Moushumi responded, “Obscenity is one of the several causes behind the downward spiral of the Dhaliwood film industry. The bold initiatives taken by the authorities to put a stop to this are admirable. Though a few actors, being forced by producers, have appeared in movies that can be considered 'obscene', most of us have been against it from the beginning. But as I mentioned, there are other issues as well that need to be focused on for the betterment of the film industry.”
She continues, “We have a dearth of skilled actors, directors and technicians. It's a good sign that a few of the renowned filmmakers are making comebacks. But, we need more of talented people. We should concentrate on developing the skills of artistes, filmmakers and technical hands in Dhaliwood.”
Moushumi further added that the FDC (Film Development Corporation) should be made a corruption-free zone and it should be renovated.
According to Moushumi substandard theatres is another major cause behind the slump in the movie business in Bangladesh. “We don't have theatres of a certain standards. As a result people are watching movies in the comfort of their homes. The government and corporate giants can play a major role in promoting the movie industry by renovating the existing theatres and building new ones,” said the actor.
Arifa Parveen Zaman Moushumi, popularly known by her nickname Moushumi, has acted in over 100 movies including Qayamat Theke Qayamat, Matritwa, Meghla Akash and Khairun Shundari, most of which have enjoyed box office success.