New year, new Dighi
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Prarthana Fardin Dighi melted hearts, with her beautiful smile and wonderful performances in movies like "Kabuliwala", "Ek Takar Bou", and "Chachchu Amar Chachchu" as a child artiste. Growing up, the young actress made headlines for all the wrong reasons, but still didn't give up on her dedication to acting.
Recently, Dighi signed up for a web-film titled "Fera", opposite Yash Rohan. She is also set to portray a younger version of Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, the wife of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in the biopic "Mujib: The Making of a Nation".
In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Dighi shares her journey in the industry, controversies, and much more.
You recently joined the cast of the web-film, "Fera". Tell us about your character.
This will be one of the finest characters I have played in my career. I cannot disclose the details yet, but I can tell you that it will be full of surprises. My character is quite lovely and attractive. The audience will be able to see me in a completely new avatar.
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How was the experience of shooting the film "Mujib: The Make of a Nation"?
This has to be one of the best experiences in my career. Shooting in the film city of Mumbai, under the direction of Shyam Benegal, felt like a dream come true. Sometimes, while on set, I even questioned myself if this was real or not.
In preparation for the role, I tried my best to learn as much about the life of Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib as possible. I tried my best to portray the character accurately on the screen.
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At present, who is your favourite actress?
It's hard to name just one person, as everyone is close to my heart. However, I do enjoy Shobnom Bubly's acting. Aside from her, I also find Nusraat Faria to be very glamorous and Bidya Sinha Mim to be one of the finest actresses.
Recently, you made headlines about being the 'victim' of a film 'syndicate'. Raihan Rafi also talked about your fitness and TikTok with the media. What's are your opinions on this?
I didn't mention anyone's name in my Facebook post. Now, if anyone thinks it's about them, then be it. It only proves that he has a guilty conscience. If he believes I am not fit and all I do is TikTok, then that's his perspective. I just want to work with people who don't think of me like that.
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As a child artiste you won the National Film Award three times. However, now you haven't had that many stellar performances. Does it affect you?
I have only just started my career as an actress. There is a long way to go before I start giving my best performances. It will only be possible with good directors and the right projects. This will take time. I urge the audience to be patient, instead of giving up on me. Please let me go at my own pace, so that I can continue to grow as an artiste.
What projects do you have in the pipeline?
I have just completed the shoot for the government-granted film, "Srabon Josnay". At the end of this month, I will begin the shooting for "Fera".
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