ALL ABOUT MIM

What do you cherish most from the industry and how does the "lights, camera, rolling and action" routine feel?
Honestly, my fans have given me the most. They have showered me with love and they have even honoured me with the "Meril-Prothom Alo" prize for my performance in "Amar Achey Jol". People have appreciated the various roles I played, especially of "Fuleshwari" in "Poddo Patar Jol". I think they'll remember that one for a while. As for the daily routine, I don't really feel bad about it. Sometimes the workload does take its toll as I have shoots almost every day, so there's barely any time to rest. It all becomes worth it whenever someone admires one of my performances.

How do you manage everything and how is work going nowadays?
Since I work in both television and films, I try not to distinguish as both mediums have their own set of qualities, advantages, and drawbacks. What I do is try to concentrate on the characters I have to play and that is always my first priority when it comes to taking up new work. I try to find out all the details about the character I will be playing and see if it is anything different or unique as I don't really prefer playing monotonous roles. I believe the audience will continue to accept me for as long as I can deliver to their expectations. I enjoy working in both mediums and being busy with work most of the time.

What about your co-stars? How was your experience working with them?
The ones I have worked with are wonderful and talented people and supported me brilliantly in all the productions. Ferdous Bhai is splendid and meticulous in everything that he does in his acting. I've worked with Shakib Khan for a short stint as well and he needs no introduction or description as his popularity speaks for it. Arifin Shuvo is overall impressive as a co-star as well. Emon is a very good friend of mine, so I prefer working with him.

What inspires you?
I would say my mother is my greatest inspiration. I'm here in the industry because of her as she really wanted it for me. She was the one who signed me into the "Lux – Channel i Superstar" contest and I should also cite my family's support as they further encouraged and supported me from the very beginning. My mother is always with me and while I'm busy working; she waits idly which is not an easy thing to do. I would not be able to work if it was not for her and all the hardship becomes worth it when someone praises my work to her. As for in the industry, I find Suborna Mustafa's acting and personality incredibly inspiring. I also find Shabana and Bobita madam's work very touching in addition to that of Shabnur's and Purnima's. I also find Joya Ahsan to be a marvellous actress.

Besides your acting career, you are quite successful as a model as well. Tell us about your understanding of fashion.
To me, fashion is keeping up with the times and trends. Staying up to date on new designs, tastes and styles is vital. I try to emphasize on wearing what looks good on me and making sure I feel comfortable with what I'm wearing. Personally I do prefer wearing kameez, but everyone says I look fabulous in a saree, so I try to wear sarees more often.

What is in store for your scores of fans in the near future?
I've starred in Wazed Ali Sumon's "Sweetheart" alongside Bappi which is coming soon. The music is already out now and fans have responded well to it. And although I was tensed at first, I finally finished working for Rajachandra's upcoming Indo-Bangla release "Black", where I co-starred with the amazing Soham. It is due to be released on Kali Puja.

Interviewed by 
Zahid Akbar &
Narrated by Mohaiminul Islam