Bangladeshi Models

Mila is really talked about among new generation singers. Two songs ‘Rupobane Nache Komor Dulaiya’ and ‘Bapuram Shapure’ from her album ‘Chapter-2’ are superhit.

Recently she has become model for Britol Bisquit. She is really busy with audio, video and stage. She came back after America tour. Here is an interview with Mila.

There is buzz all around about your marriage, groom is music director Fuad. Is this true?

Various types of rumors are spread about me. Marriage rumor is latest one. Fuad bhai is my respected music director. I cannot think of anything else. Right now I am at a turning point of my career. I will think about marriage after five years. I want to say something clearly that I will not marry anyone from media. Even if I love someone it will not be anyone from media.

Recently you put 40 lakh price tag for your third album from a company. Is it reasonable?

This is music market. My album is a product. I earn bread by doing music business. I can bargain with any company. They will buy the album with 40 lakh. And there is a misconception here. Everybody is thinking that I asked 40 lakh only for audio album. Nobody is talking about companies which with audio albums earn 3-4 times on video albums; I asked 40 lakh for both audio and video album.

What is the name of the third album? Who is the music director? How is it going to be?

Name of my third album is ‘Re/define’. As usual this album is Fuad featuring Mila. This album is a bit different from previous albums. But my audience will get what they want.

How was second America tour?

This time I went to America to take part in Dhaliwood award show. I did not know that immigrant Bangladeshis there like my songs so much. I was extremely happy to see their excitement about me. This time in America I did something amazing. I shot few music videos from new album in different locations of America. That will please my fans.

Your first solo ‘Fele Asha’ and ‘Chapter-2’ second solo album’s few songs became hit after release of video album. How important is the role of music video behind an album’s success?

It is true that ‘Fele Asha’ album’s ‘ Mela’, ‘Chera Paal’ and ‘Chapter-2’ album’s ‘Rupbane Nache Komor Dulaiya’ and ‘Bapuram Shapure’ became superhit after the release of videos. These songs are just about listening but also about seeing something. All around the world now famous artists’ audio/video are release together. Video CDs are more important than video CDs; because if video is bought then fans can listen and see their favorite artist simultaneously.

You are rather discussed more in make up, get up, style or fashion more than music. What do you think?

Look, it is normal that an artist would have own style. In whole world artists are the icons. I have not started being stylish after becoming artist. I am like this since childhood. My parents have no son. That is why they used to dress me up like a boy. I always used to wear pants, t-shirts or keep short hair like boys. Since childhood there is less feminine side inside me.

On stage you dance while singing like Britney and Madonna. From Bangladesh perspective how suitable is it?

My stage performance is like my songs. My fans also like it. Or else my albums would not have been hit. The demand for my music videos is at peak because fans accepted my performance with my songs more. I experience some kind of different feel when I get up on stage. I forget all painful memories in life. I feel if I am put on stage while dying then I will live.

Is Fuad going to direct music in all your albums?

Apart from Fuad bhai I worked with Bappa Mazumdar, Balam, Fuad Ibne Rabbi. With Fuad bhai’s music direction my album ‘Chapter-2’ became superhit. That is why he is doing the third album. I am interested to work with all talented music directors of new generation.

When will third album ‘Re/define’ will come to market?

The album work is at last stages. The company has been finalized. The album will come soon.

Many believe that Mila will not last long. What’s your opinion?

I did not come with sudden wave that I will go back with it. I started my journey from main roots of music. Since I came this far with singing, I can go long way ahead. But there are ups and downs in career. Somebody will come who is better than me. I am working with honesty. If Allah is not angry at me then no one can harm me.

Recently you have become model for Britol biscuit. How does it feel as a model?

In this commercial my ‘Rupoban’ song was used. Public liked this song. As a result people also liked the commercial. I think viewers liked me as a model.

How are you enjoying time after becoming popular?

I am like old times. Like old times I go to footpaths to eat chotpoti. I come out of house with dress that was on inside. Hang out with friends. Do not bother if someone recognizes me or not. I have two lives. One is personal and other professional. I never mix these two up.

In her 5 year career 10 albums got released. She also sang in plays and movies. She sang to Bappi Lahiri’s tuned and composed Hindi song. In the end her 10th album was released called “Moner Na Bola Kotha” in Ayub Bacchu’s tune and composition.

Five years ago her journey started with album “Moner Chotto Ghore”

Tenth album “Moner Na Bola Kotha” got released. What is the experience this time?

It feels really good. I am continuously learning, trying to perfect classical. I started my journey with music director Mannan Mohammad. Gradually I earned the experience of working with Rajesh, S. I. Tutul , Ayub Bacchu. In between I sang to the tune of renowned music director of subcontinent Bappi Lahiri. Working with different music director I got the opportunity to learn a lot.

Tell us something about “Moner Na Bola Kotha” in Ayub Bacchu’s tune and music.

Every song of this album really matches with the title. Whatever I could not say or do in previous nine albums, it was possible here. Ten songs are of ten different touches. It is a matter of luck to sing to Ayub Bacchu’s tune and music. I am his fan since childhood. Working on my album was a challenge for Bacchi Bhai. He created something new selflessly. In this album fans of every type of music will find a new Eva.

Which song of the album you liked most?

In this album Bacchu Bhai gave an amazing tune. With soft background music he composed a song titled ‘Bangladesh’. The lyric of the song is ‘মাগো যুগে যুগে এই মাটির বুকে কতো রাত জেগে হয় ভোর’. The song was added in the end of documentary on Freedom Fighting directed by ATN Bangla’s Chairman. The strange thing is, the war took place in 1971. In spite of that the song blended really well with documentary in 2009.

When you started five years ago, did you think back then that tenth album will come out?

At the beginning I had no confidence. I started learning to sing since I was 5/6 years old. Did not have practice for long time. After marriage inspired by my husband ATN Chairman Dr. Mahfujur Rahman I started again; had to digest many criticisms on this. Then I took up a challenge inside. Slowly started to build myself up. The more people criticize the more I express my confidence. Now many praise my singing.

Most of the critics raise questions about your singing talent. How confident are you about yourself?

Only because I have talent it’s slowly getting expressed. If it was possible to be an artist or sing without talent then every channel owners’ wives would become artists. Since the very start severe criticisms about me have been taking place. If they listen to my tenth album then all of their criticisms will stop. I did not become an artist out of hobby. And I do not want to be an artist by competing. I sing for self satisfaction.

What sort of criticisms do you hear more?

Strange criticisms have been done about me. Why I sing with saree on, why I am not wearing modern dresses, why my songs are not telecasted in any channel except ATN, etc. Perhaps the critics do not that everything is done according to my liking.

But they do show you more in ATN.

But now you can see me less. In fact every artist’s channel is ATN. If they show me a lot then I call up and shut the transmission.

Out of ten albums in which album you were satisfied singing?

To be honest full pleasure does not come from any album. It feels like a mistake remained.

Your album “Ishq Diwana” with Bappi Lahiri’s tune and music became popular. You even sang with him on same stage. What is your feeling?

Most probably Allah is really pleased with me. I got many things without even asking. He is a human being of big quality. I was not able to sing infront of him. During recoding in Kolkata he gave me strength by saying, just imagine that everyone is family member, you are singing in the drawing room. Then I started singing comfortably.

In a year two of your solo albums come out. Is there a reason behind it?

My albums come out centered around two eids. With songs of my solo album one hour program is telecasted in two eids. The sponsor money for this program was raised to maximum of 55 lakh. And my fans look forward to these programs in two eids.

What are the albums coming out ahead?

A solo album is getting worked on with Rajesh’s tune. Moreover in Ayub Bacchu’s tune two more solo albums will come. Bacchu Bhai is taking time and working on something different.

Who do you listen to in Bangladesh?

Songs of Runa Laila, Sabina Yasmin and Samina Chowdhury are always played at my home. Sabina apa has such a voice that it does not require music. Besides that I listen to Shubir Nandi, Andrew Kishor and Lucky Akhondo.

A lot of change can be heard in your voice now. How is it possible?

This change first comes in Rajesh’s tune. Then more change comes in tunes S. I. Tutul and Ayub Bacchu. Besides I am learning something new from Ostaad Shamsul Huda. So fans will get some more improvements.

For every album you have a music video. Are you doing this by plan?

Every solo album of mine has DVD. The work on DVD is done according to my plans. Like Moner Kotha Na Bola, Ishq Diwana, Moner Tulite Aki, Montori, all these DVDs were under my plan. I enjoy doing this work.

Are you doing anything else besides singing?

I am working as a producer in ATN Bangla. I direct programs on special days. I produced a play called “Halkhata” on Boishakh. A series program on Kazi Nazrul is run on ATN. I am enjoying these works.

Nisa is acting in the drama 'Choto Choto Koshto' directed by directed by Abul Wahab Pasha. She was a controversial actress in the Gulshan Avenue drama serial as well. Here is a short interview with Nisa, who talks about her current status.

Which drama of your is on air now?

I have two dramas at present, one is Choto Choto Koshto in ATN Bangla and another is in Banglavision (Nima Rahman's Gulshan Avenue).

How is the response of both the dramas?

Both the drama is getting a good viewership. Even though choto choto sopno is aired late night, the reponse is a bit less but the plot is beautiful. I have acted in this drama a few days ago. My character is a village girl who came to Dhaka. The family I live with ,I become involved with them in many activities.
And in Gulshan Avenue, I am a bad girl who is drug addicted and quite ardent. I am also a bit disrespectful and always get what I want. I have big eyes and red lipstic on my lips. The character's name is Zara. I am getting a huge response for it. When I come out in the streets a lot of people say-"isnt that Zara?".

Which road is your character in Gulshan Avenue taking?

My character is not takng drugs anymore. I am in love with Apurbo. I do not know what happens infront.

What new works are you doing now?

I am working in two new drama serials. One is Taher Shipon's 'Diba ratri khola thakey' and another is Lutfur Nahar Mousumi's 'Himalaye din ratri'. I am also having talks for some new works.

Can we see you in shows too?

Yes I am working as an anchor in a Channel 1 show related to sinema called Cine Town. Apart from this I am also anchor of Boishakhi Live - Ruplabonno

Tell us about your roots.

When my age was four, I started learnign dance from BAFA Children's Academy. I am still learning dance. I came to media world through my dance. My father was an artist and his name is Mohammad Shafi. He used to act as well. Mother used to act a bit as well as sing. I came to media world through their inspiration.

I came to the drama serial line back in 1993 with the Humayun Ahmed's serial ' Sobuj Shathi' . After that I worked for BTV a few times too. 'Sporsher Baire, Megh bolechey jabo jabo, Sada sari lal par, Ghurey Daranor sopno etc.

Who are you learning dance from at present?

I am learning with Anisul Islam Hiru. Apart from this, I also learn with Shahidul Islam Khokon, Sohel Rahman, Kartik Sinha, Kobirul Islam Roton.

What is the competition in your profession?

A lot. There is no scope of a break.

What are your future thoughts.?

Whichever sector I work in I want to be good and not really a superstar. At least people who work with me should say that I am doing a good job. I do not want to work a lot but I want to work so that the audience remember me a bit.

Are you married?

No not yet I am going to marry whenever God wishes.

Do you want to work in cinema?

If I get a good work in cinema, I will definitely do it. I had worked in the movie Daruchini Dip. If it is like this, I do not have any problem working for cinema.

Tell us where you study

I am at present doing my third year honors in English from Shiddheswari Girl's College.

She has black eyes, straight hair, bright hair, speaks nicely; she is a beautiful women. She is Badhon from Lux Taroka. Her home town is in Bikrompur. Now she lives in Mirpur. She is in her final year of Bangladesh Medical Dental College. Her artistic acting has made her a promising actress. She is now the host of Warid Anondo Alo Taroka telecast on Channel Eye.

Badhon has been able to win her viewer’s heart in a very short time. But as a person she is a bit different, has a bit of a temper. Her favorite personality is her teacher Pradhan Sharkar of anatomy department. She goes shopping and outing whenever she gets the chance. Her favorite writer is Humayon Ahmed, favorite play is ‘Kothao keu nai’. Her childhood was spent mostly studying. She did not have much to do with cultural functions. Participating in the Lux Channel eye super star contest was all from her own interest. Her unparallel acting got her easily to the top ten. At last she became the second runner up. This was a new turn in her life. She was then called to act on a play of Humayon Ahmed. Then one by one she started working with others and thus began her glamorous life. But mostly she became quite famous from Humayon Ahmed’s film. Although she started from the competition now she is a complete actress. One by one she is acting on many plays .She has received many modeling offers after her role in the commercial of Warid welcome tunes. But she is selective about her work. She has acted in several package plays and serials. Chadakarigor by Humyon Ahmed, Ekdin by Hamid Shaheb, Bayabilush, Attopr shuvo bibaho, Valo asi valo theko, Ochena nil kontho, Prebialer Bedonai Bonir,Amaro bolchi, Nayshovoggo etc are some of the plays she acted in.

Badhon talked to Taroka Alo’s reporter about her dream.

When did you start your journey in media?

-My journey started in 1996 through participating in Channel Eye superstar competition. My career in acting started in Humayon Ahmed’s play.

Why did we not see you in any other commercials after Warid?

-I did not receive any good offers.

It is said that stage is the place to learn acting. You have no such experience. Did you feel for it while working in TV media?

-Yes I felt the lack of experience because I did not know about the grammar of acting. At first I would act without understanding. Then I felt that stage is the place to learn the grammar of acting.

Tell us about something about your first film?

-I acted in ‘Nijhum Aronno’ of Empress Telefilm. Shajal was against me in this film. This film is going to be released soon.

How much cooperation did you receive from everyone?

-I am very grateful to everyone for their cooperation.

Are you acting in films professionally or as a hobby?

-I have decided to work regularly in films but let’s see what happens.

How did you like to work in the film?

-I am very glad to have worked in film.

Do you think you’re first film will be accepted by the viewers?

-I can’t say anything before the film is released. Now I am waiting anxiously.

How did you enjoy going from small screen to big screen?

-I am very happy to be a cinema actress. I would like to continue my work in cinema.

Have you worked in any film after your first movie ‘Nijhum Oronno’?

-No. After finishing my exam, I shall start new film.

What kind of quality should someone have to become Lux Superstar?

-She must be smart. Family background should be sound. Moreover good acting skill is essential. Finally she must be educated.

Modeling, play or cinema, in which media do you feel more comfortable?

-I feel comfortable in all media but I like plays most. I found most pleasure acting in film because it has bigger platform and one can live long through film. In play that scope is limited.

What are you doing at this moment?

-Just studying, my final exam is knocking at the door. That’s why I am only acting in plays not in films. After my exam is over I will work in plenty of plays.

In plays which do you emphasize on more?

-Definitely my character. Director, good role and character, these three things are most important to me.

How you take preparation for acting?
-First I go through the script. Then I analyze my character on how I can flourish my character in the play

Which type of characters fit you?

-I can fit myself in all any type of characters.

Which of your plays gave you much satisfaction?

-I would say Bua Bilash, Atopor Shuvo Bibaho by Humayon Ahmed.

How you feel when someone criticizes your acting?

-I feel good.

Whose acting you do you enjoy most of this generation?

-Prova, Momo, Sajal, Apurba, Shimu attacts me most.

How you spend your leisure?

-I go for outing and do shopping.

What do you think are your laggings?

-I am very much emotional, truthful and can mingle well with everyone. My negative side is that, I am bitter and get angry easily.

Who inspired you to come to media?

-It was my own interest.

Tell us about a character which touched your heart?

-In my early childhood I would watch Humayon Ahmed’d Kothao Keo Nei. In that play Baker Bhai’s character is still in my heart.

How much did you get for your first acting?

-In 1996 I received three hundred thousand taka for being the second runner up in channel eye superstar contest.

If you were granted a wish, what would you wish for?

-I want to establish a dental hospital after I pass out. There poor patients would be treated for free.

Have you ever fallen in love?

-Yes, but I can’t tell his name.

What type of husband would you like?

-My husband has to be handsome and smart, always a good person who will understand me.

Tell us something about yourself?

-I am a very naughty girl, truthful and can mingle well with everyone. I am studying in the final year of Bangladesh Dental College. I have two brothers and I am the eldest. My target is to become a good dentist.

What is your future plan?

-After becoming a dentist, at first I want to give free treatment to the poor. I also want to be a good actress.

Say something for your fans.

-My fans are very good fans. I thank them for remembering me for my hard work. Please pray for me so that I can become a good dentist and a successful actress.

Thanks from Tarokalok team.

-Thanks to you too.

Interviewed by Tarek Mohammad Ripon.

BanglaVision has just telecasted drama series ‘Lucky Thirteen’. Sharmin Sheela acted in this drama jointly written and directed by Adnan-Al-Rajib and Redwan Rony. She talked about the play and other issues.

What is the audience reaction about ‘Lucky Thirteen’?

Every type of viewer liked the play a lot. Not only me, others also getting good responses about the drama. There are more surprises for audience in coming episodes.

What are you busy about at the moment?

I am working in number of plays. Recently I have finished working Ashutosh Sujan’s ‘Shonar Tori’, Debashish Borua Dip’s ‘MBBS Doctor’ and Shafiquel Islam’s ‘Chayaghatok’. All of these are serials. Besides these at the moment I am working on Kochi Khandakar’s ‘No Question No Answer’, Ruleen Rahman’s ‘Utshab’, Tuner Nayan’s ‘Dibaratri’, Alvi Ahmed’s ‘Dibaratri’ and few more plays.

How are you maintaining acting quality in so many plays?

In every drama I am playing different roles. In the play I try to present my character very well. I act with the aim so that audience does not get annoyed seeing me in same characters.

What’s the news on advertisement?

Talks about number of ads are ongoing. Viewers will see me in commercials really soon.

Popular Mumbai singer-presenter Shaan came to Bangladesh for the second time on Friday. Yesterday evening he over whelmed Dhaka’s song lovers at Dhaka China Friendship Conference Center. And previously on Friday he recorded two songs for two movies, one of Shohanur Rahman Shohan and other of Debashish. The summary of long chat with this Bangla spoken popular person has been presented here.

What is your feeling about Dhaka-Bangladesh?

In one sentence I feel good. I guess being a Bengali and speaking Bangla wholeheartedly is of highest state. Foreign or abroad there is not much opportunity to speak in Bangla like this. And speaking of Bangladesh I would say, I have been hearing about this country since childhood through my parents.

In Jessore my grandfather was an accountant of a land owner of that time. So family relationship with Jessore was for long time. Considering all these you can understand my feelings towards Bangladesh.

This is probably your second tour.

Yes, but I came here 5/6 years ago on personal invitation from BMW. In that way this is my first public tour. I can say that this is my first official tour of Bangladesh.

This time one of the top five from ‘Sa Re Ga Ma’ Manisha is with you.

Yes Manisha did come. She also sings amazingly. But with me my band members came. They are with me for 7/8 years. I kept the name of the band ‘The Groove’.

You said you have lots of family related feelings with Bangladesh. How is your idea about Bangladeshi music?

It is not supposed to be good. Because for last few years I only sang. Did not get the opportunity to listen at all. But that does not mean I know nothing about Bangladeshi music. For example I listened to lots of Bangladeshi folk music in both Hindi and Bangla. Besides your James, who sang in Hindi made quite a spark there. And before that I heard and listened to Runa Laila, Momtaz and Miles as a band.

Along with stage show you also sang playback for two movies to Shaokot Ali Emon’s tune.

I did. All of a sudden. Probably this is not the first time. Quite long time back I probably sang for one movie here, but cannot properly remember.

The difference between Mumbai playback and Bangladesh playback must be vast

No, I would not really say that. And it does not require to be said. But I felt good singing these two songs.

Can you remember of one or two popular Bangladeshi songs?

I even forget my own songs. You will notice it when I get up on stage. In the middle of my many songs I get by doing ‘La la la’. But I still remember 2-3 Bangladeshi songs well. Even the tune. Like ‘Bondhu tin din tor barit gelam’, ‘Dam Dam Mast Kalandar’, ‘Shadher Lau’ etc. I think all of them are by Runa Laila. Why not, I think of her as ambassador of Bangladesh.

Dhaka to Kolkata. What differences do you see?

Bangla is over there and also here. There is not much difference. However as far as I heard biriyani is tasty and sharee is beautiful over here.

As a Bengali you are ruling Mumbai. At the moment you are playback number one. With this you have the spark of a presenter. What do you say?

Actually there is nothing to say. You called me number one, I am happy and suppressed it. But the problem is in this era there is no such thing as number one, number two. It is not a big deal because becoming popular or number one is a matter of short time. Now there is a lack of good songs. And I have been presenting for last seven years. But I decided not to host a reality show anymore.

Why?

I have many regrets about this; because for some reason everything else is happening but I am not finding a perfect artist. I have promised people so much every year but see so far not a single artist could do much. In exchange of this people are entertained and we are buying houses and cars, that is it. Hence I do not find any reason to work for such a meaningless job.

Then are you against reality shows?

No, I would not say that. But sky high promises should not be given through these shows.

You also act.

I don’t. I have acted in one movie in my entire life. So while doing it I took my girlfriend to the spot. After returning from there she told me, I have only one demand from you, do not act anymore. Because I want to keep my head high in society. Instead continue with your music. I was quite shock to hear that. That means nothing is right about my acting. Since then that chapter is closed.

In the end are you going to say anything towards Bangladesh as in Dhaka?

I love Bangladesh. I want to come here again and again given an opportunity. Among the crowd of Hindi-English I want to have long chats in Bangla again and again. That’s all I hope for.

Sunday was the Father’s day. Banglavision invited two top celebrities- Ferdous Wahid and Habib (his son) to the show Amar Ami. Munmun is the host of the show. Ferdous Wahid was talking about it.

Which topic was the prime topic of your discussions today?

Definitely the relationship between father and son. Previously the dads used to stay away from their sons, but now the situation is different. Now they can discuss about anything freely. Because of this a complicated task can be completed very easily

Since both of you are singers, you must have sung some songs too?

I sung Habib’s song in the show. Habib sand with me too. At our times we had all acousic musical instruments. And now its era of digital music. We have talked about the pros and cons of it. If you have noticed this, previously out of ten singers, almost 8 were around for a long time, but now it is hard to find even one or two.

When did you sing your popular song ‘Mamunia’?

The song is almost 35 years old. The song is still popular now as it was then. I really wanted to sing a song for the kids, Mohammad Nurul Huda was a magistrate then, he agreed to write a song like this. Mamunia is a word that was added by me. Lucky Akhand gaev the music. It took us only three days to make the song.

What about the song ‘Emon ekti ma de na’?

The song is about the same age, just six months different. We wanted to do something different from the mother songs back then. Dr. Nasir Ahmed Opu wrote the song keeping it in mind. His only request was that the song should sound modern. But here the term ‘ma’ denoted the country.

Sonia is one of the successful stars of 2005 Close Up One competition. Recently she came back from Europe-America tour.

In 2005 after the end of Close Up One two solo albums of yours came out ‘Nithur Bashi’ and ‘Bhebe Nebo’. What is the news about the albums?

Audience liked both of my albums. As audience liked it so songs like ‘Nithur Bashi’, ‘Bazare Bazare Dhol Aar Dhaak/Elore Pohela Boishakh’, ‘Shara Banglai Khuji Tomar’ from the album ‘Nithur Bashir’ and from album ‘Bhebe Nebo’ songs like ‘Taar Lagi Mon Purey Jai’, ‘Diwana’, ‘Jaa Mon Pakhi Ure Ja’ became superhit. All in all two albums are of two types. ‘Nithur Bashi’ is commercial folk and ‘Bhebe Nebo’ is suitable for current time. In two albums ‘Nithur Bashir’ in the tune of Shaokot Ali Imon and ‘Bhebe Nebo’ in the tune Hridoy Khan audience found an independent Sonia.

You came 4th in 2005 close up one competition. This type of singing competitions is taking place almost in every channel. What do you think about the necessity of so many competitions?

First of all, the aim of these competitions is to promote Bangla music. To revive songs from old days. After Close Up One interest of learning music among new generation increased. Youths are not practicing more of Bangla songs. But this also has to be said that this type of contests are nothing by commercial concepts. As a result channels are competing to organize contests. But it has to be remembered that no contest can give birth to an artist. No competition can create artists like Runa Laila or Sabina Yasmin. Artists are born. It would have been better if Close Up One competition is organized once in 5-10 years. If you just notice that except Salma all other artists came through 2005 Close Up One competition. After that no singer came up through any other show.

After Close Up One competition you have been singing independently. Why are you doing this?

I am forever in debt to Close Up One. In last 4 years the way I went ahead would not have been possible without Close Up One. After coming out of Close Up I took some independent steps. I did not want to remain within any constraints. I always wanted to be present among audience. That is why I have been able to strengthen my position. I do not know if anyone from Close Up done that.

How satisfied are you with your position?

I am really happy with my position. That is why right now I am able to think where I will be in 20 years. I want to be a legend in Bangladesh. Within entity of an artist I want to be unique person.

As an artist of this generation how aware are you about the social responsibilities?

I am an idol. This is nothing but a blessing of Allah. That day I went to Dhaka Cambrian College. All the girls came rushing at the sight of me. They really noticed what sort of clothes I wear, how I walk, how I talk and so on. My favorite color is red. When I went to do show in Las Vegas I saw that curtains, bedsheets as in everything is red in houses of Bangla community. I was amazed. They have been decorating their houses for one month because of my arrival. I understood that artists carry social responsibilities. Compared to an ordinary person a celebrity affects the society much more. That is why a successful artist needs to be serious about social responsibilities.

At this phase of the career how serious are you about your stage and album?

Demands for me on stage are increasing day by day. That is why I am very serious about stage. On the other hand I am not in favor of bringing out albums every year. I want to arrange properly and gift audience a beautiful new solo album. I have started to work on that album. Unless I am satisfied this album is not coming to the market.

Many think that you don’t have original songs. What is your opinion on this issue?

A number of my original songs have been released. Like ‘Shara Bangla’, ‘Moner-e Taney’, ‘Bondhu Premer-e Taney’, ‘Khuji Tomare’, ‘Shukh Amaar Shoilona’, these songs are always popular on stage with audience.

What is your opinion about present day’s changed music?

Whenever an old song is remade it is always a hit. That is why I say old songs will always live. The change that is taking place now is accepted more by urban audience. But I have one question, what is in the changed music? I always think about with what songs audience is accepting me.

Channel I is airing the drama Chobbish Ghonta. Arnnya Anwar produced and directed the drama. Shanarai Debi Shanu – the LUX channel I superstar talks about this drama:

Tell us about your role in Chobbish Ghonta

In this drama, I have my husband (Towkir Ahmed) and my child (Nirjon). The character of my husband is basically a betrayer. He told me he works a very good job but it is a lie. He actually goes around loving girls and in this way takes money from them. This is how our family goes on.

Are you working somewhere else?

Kaesar Ahmed’s Johur Alu Johru, Salauddin Labhlu’s Annondodham, Al Monsur Aladin’s Cherag, Shafikul Islam’s Chayaghat are my current projects. All these are serials. ETV’s Durer Manush and Channel I’s Sarisuri are two serials that are airing now.

LUX superstars who are your age are working for the big screens, why not you?

When I was nominated as LUX superstars, then I got an offer from Impress Telefilm. But since I am not into the scripts like that, my enrollment into cinema was not there. But I am very much interested to do so if possible. If everything is well, I will definitely do so.

I heard you are the editor of a lifestyle magazine. Hwo did you come to being an editor?

It was by chance. The people of the magazine came to me and asked me whether I will be working for a magazine which portrays fashion and glamour. I was curious and interested so I said yes.

Jotika Joti, a very promising actress, was talking about her future plan to get into commercial films.

Which of your dramas are airing now in the channels?

At present five dramas are airing in different channels. In Banglavision, Alvi Ahmed’s The Family and Mohan Khan’s Shomudro Jol. In ETV, Nurul Alam’s Atiker School, in Desh TV Abdullah Rna’s Kuashar Ondhokar and in ATN Bangla the drama Box.

What is your character in the drama Box? What response are you getting from audience?

In this serial, I am an NGO worker. I have different types of experiences while working for this drama. The character is excellent. I have learnt a lot while working for it and also getting a good response. I am really happy that I can work for it.

Which dramas are awaiting release?

Nuruul Alam Atik’s Ekti Kinley Ekti Free, Dipankar Deep’s Mayer Doya Poribohon, Noresh Bhuiyan’s Nij Shokhigon, Debashish Bor’s – Ja diper bhabi and MBBS.

You had acted in movies. Do you have any future thoughts on acting for silver screen?

I had acted in Tanvir Mokammel’s Rabeya and Onimesh Aich’s Shefali movie. I have a wish of acting in full commercial movies. I want to work for good movies. I do not want to work in such movies which are written about and applauded but the audience do not go to see them. I want to work in such movies where the audience will go to the movies to watch it, to experience it and also applaud for me.

Which talented producers have you worked with so far? Who do you like working with?

I have had the pleasure of working with a lot of talented producers but amongst them Animash Aich, Nurul Alam Atik, Morshedul Islam, Dipankar Dipon, Tanvir Mokammel and Akram bhai were the ones I loved working with. They have an edge over others in the way they work.

What is the competition in your profession?

There is plenty of competition in our profession and I get a way of measuring my ability through it all. Those who have quality are the ones who will survive in the end. Without being njealous it is best if they do their own works. If you have the quality then obviously you are going to get work.

Tell us about your new works?

Tarek Anam Khan’s Surjomukhi is one serial which I am working on now as well as Sadek Siddiky’s Shobai Toh Khushi Hotey Chae. Apart from this I am still in negotiation about some new works.

The winner of Lux Super Star, Bidda Sinha Saha Mim is very busy now, working in different dramas. She has debuted with the film "Amar Ache Jal" by Humayun Ahmed. She doesn’t have any time to look back, but still she talks to media over phone.

Q: Hello is this Mim?
A: Yes

Q: How are you?
A: I’m fine.

Q: Where are you now?
A: I’m at home and trying to get myself ready for shooting.

Q: In which drama series are you working now?
A: Actually, drama series is a very boring thing to me. Though, I have worked for two drama series of 13 episodes.

Q: What are your future projects for eid?
A: I’m doing a telefim, Shukher Oshukh, which is written by Delwar Hossain Dulal and directed by Jahanagir Alam Shumon., a drama Mone Aka Chobi, directed by Aminul Islam and another drama, Anath Babur Bhoy, directed by Sohrab Hossain Dodul. Other then that I’m working in three or four dramas and has also finished two or three dramas.

Q: Are you working in any film in this eid?
A: Amar Pranaer Priya, a commercial film directed by Jakir Hossain Raju, will be releasing on the day of eid. In this film I’ve worked opposite Shakib Khan.

Q: Will you be regular in film in future?
A: If the viewers like my work in Amar Praner Priya, I’ll obviously be regular in films.

Q: Before, people used to like package drama of one hour. But now, drama series and mega drama series like Dolls’ House took its place. What is feeling at this as a viewer?
A: I don’t like mega drama serials and I don’t even work on this kind of projects. A drama series must not exceed more than 50 or 52 episodes.

Q: You came in to the media through Lux Channel I Superstar. Tell us something about this show?
A: In our time it was good. Now, one by one superstar is coming and they don’t have any time to prepare themselves, which is creating a chaos and disturbance in the industry. I got almost a year to prepare and establish myself.

Q: Thank you very much Mim.
A: Thank you too and regards to all my fans.