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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 ‘???? ???? ???? ?? ????? ???? ??? ??? ???? ?? ???’. 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.