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"I can do all types of work from fixing electrical appliances to cooking and cleaning..." -- Afroza Banu
Afroza Banu has won appreciation amongst the viewers for her bold performances on TV and stage. Viewers still recall her portrayal of Shimu in the popular TV serial Shokal Shondhya, the first of its kind in Bangladesh. Her performance in stage plays such as Dui Bon, Rakkhoshi, Shat Ghater Kanakori, Shesh Rokkha, King Lear and Rupbhan won plaudits from the audience. Here's a one on one conversation with Afroza:Three things you do as soon as you wake up..
While sipping a steaming cup of tea, I read the newspaper and watch the morning news flicking through all the news channels between 7:00-7:30am. While doing so I also do some free hand exercises.
The worst comment you have ever heard..
I can't remember one; but of course there has been constructive criticism and I take that positively.
Your greatest asset..
My family.
Describe yourself in one sentence..
I am emotional yet practical.
Favourite hangout place..My own house e.
Upcoming TV serials...
Shonar Phul, Modhdhoborti, Hasholi Begum-er Upokotha.
Three things people don't know about you..
I love hanging out, I can hang out and have fun with anyone and I can do all types of work from fixing electrical appliances to cooking and cleaning.
Difference between theatre, small screen, and big screen...
In our country people go for theatre out of passion. Hence there is a different kind of commitment -- since you perform in front of the audience you also get the pulse of the spectators immediately.
The small screen is a household item. It's a family affair and brings families together.
The big screen is an industry. Movies have a larger canvas. However in our country the scope for artistes like me is less. Technically all three genres are completely different from the other.
The most important part of acting is...
Leaving my own identity and entering into a new character.
Your motto in life...
"Shobare bashre bhalo naile moner kalo ghuchbe na re", which means "Love everyone and let your spirit soar, like a beautiful swan."
If you were not a human what would you be?
I would be a tree. We humans have a lot to learn from trees. They are so useful materialistically and spiritually. They fulfill us physically, mentally and spiritually.
You dislike...
Hypocrisy.
You feel embarrassed when ...
My fans come up to me and say what a great job I have done in some TV serial and praise me on and on and before they leave they say, "Sorry, but I forgot your name". This happens often.
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