How did you feel after winning the Meril-Prothom AloAward?
Tarin: I believe an award is a recognition for an artiste's hard work. Obviously I was ecstatic when I received the award from Meril-Prothom Alo. Every role, in every play -- I try to give it my all. I don't know any other way; acting is my passion. However, awards boost one's drive and I feel that my responsibility towards the audience has been amplified.

You are often seen in similar characters, in different getups of course....
Tarin: I always keep one thing in mind: the audience should never get bored. It has happened several times that I've been offered roles that have similarities and I happened to like all the scripts. In most cases, I try my best to make the characters look and sound different. Costumes play a major part in these cases.

Do you pay extra attention to costumes?
Tarin: I do. As I said, one has to consider how a character should look like. I think my consciousness for "getup" was honed by my mother. She used to make all the clothes for my sisters and me when we were growing up. I remember matching everything -- clothes, shoes and earrings -- even as a child.

Senior artistes and directors have only good things to say about you...
Tarin: Acting is more than just "work" to me. On my list of priorities, it gets the top slot. I'm a very disciplined and diligent actor. I never give my directors or co-artistes any hassle. I don't want anyone to be in a tight spot for me. Maybe my co-workers like me for these reasons.

Which directors do you like to work with?
Tarin: I've worked with most senior directors. However, among the "newer" directors I like working with Raihan Khan, Dipankar Deepan, Suman Anwar, Ripon Nabi, Nazmul and Mitul. Among the ones I haven't yet worked with but admire their work, are: Ashrafi Mithu, Ashraful Alam Ripon, Akram Khan and Animesh Aich. I do get an opportunity to work with Ashrafi Mithu pretty soon though.

You are a trained dancer and singer as well. How come you're not pursuing a singing or dancing career?
Tarin: In an Eid-special programme last year I did sing. Yes, I've had extensive training in classical dancing and music and I'm an actor. Having said that, I feel multiple identities of an artiste only confuse the audience and in instances like this, the artiste is not taken seriously. Just because I have multiple talents, I don't have to demonstrate them all. Pursuing a career in dancing is not easy. Dancing requires a lot of one's time.

Who are your favourites among your contemporaries and the next generation of actors?
Tarin: Definitely Aupi Karim and Joya Ahsan. Among younger actors, Tisha and Chandni are doing well.

Television is an erasable medium. Are you thinking about doing films?
Tarin: I've always been eager to do films. But I do feel that one's debut film role should be unforgettable and powerful. When I get an offer that satiates my expectations, I'll certainly work in films.

Quite a few actors are moving towards direction. Many have their own production houses. Are you planning to shift as well?
Tarin: My visualisation capabilities are quite all right. However, putting them in words is difficult. Direction is a tremendously complicated process. One has to be involved in every little issue regarding the play/film. One also needs to be aware of all the technicalities.

But you do have an experience of 22 years...
Tarin: That I do and yes, quite a few have been egging me on to move towards direction. But I'm still not convinced. But who knows, maybe sometime in the future I might decide to direct a TV play and when I do I won't make any compromise.