TV Watch
'Jibon Jekhaney Jamon': Taking up the cause of the vulnerable
Cultural Correspondent
Among busy actor and lawyer Tarana Halim's works in hand is a fortnightly show on Channel i, titled Jibon Jekhaney Jamon. The programme, at 9.20 pm is aired on two Sundays a month.The focus in Jibon, conceptualised and directed by Tarana, is on a gamut of social issues ranging from children's rights, women's rights, domestic violence, prostitution and more. The programme often features live footage. The last episode featured the plight of underprivileged children, often driven in the wrong direction by terrorists, drug dealers and pickpockets. "In my programme I don't want to cast the blame on the children but people who are using them for nefarious activities," says Tarana. "The aim is to let such criminals know that they will be exposed," she adds. Tarana has bagged acclaim for Jibon... both within the country and overseas. Two national awards that have come her way are from BACHSAS and Tenashinas. In the international arena, she has won an award from the London Documentary Forum. Next on the horizon is an episode on child abuse. Being a hush hush subject which needs to be taken out of the closet, this episode is challenging, says Tarana. "The need of the hour is to sensitise children and guardians on this issue. We must be more progressive and frank on this subject otherwise children will continue to be abused while the offenders will try to conceal such heinous acts," asserts Tarana.
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Tarana (R) with street children in the show |