Bobby’s debut film Khoj:The Search made her one of the most popular heroines of recent time. Her second film Dehorokkhi made her an A-list actor in the Bangladesh film industry. Recently, Dhaka Tribune interviewed the bold actor about her progress in the glamour world.
Tell us about your journey in the media industry.
It was my childhood dream to make my way to stardom and I made my debut in a commercial for Ruchi chanchur when I was still a school student. I kept on working as a model. Later, I got propositions to act in TV plays and films. I became more involved, dedicated and hopeful when the audience gave me love. I started getting offers from brands like Airtel, Walton and others to act as their ambassador. My career as a successful model enabled me to create a strong foothold in the media. Iftakar Chowdhury’s Khoj:The Search was my first big break. You can call it the turning point of my career.
Tell us about Khoj: The Search.
Khoj: The Search was a one-man show. Ananta Jalil was the producer of the film and also the protagonist. Barsha and I shared screen space as the two female leads and our roles were quite muted compared to that of Ananta Jalil. I was dressed in risque outfits in the movie, as it was the director’s decision to portray my character in that light. Back then, I was unaware that I would receive negative reviews for my attire. After the experience, I become conservative and choosy about my costumes and appearance.
Dehorokkhi and Inchi Inchi Prem were commercial failures, why do you think the audience did not take to the films?
The blame of a film’s failure goes to the entire cast and crew. It is not my sole responsibility, neither is it possible for me to ensure that a film will be successful. Dehorokkhi was a hit in terms of business, but I believe that a different male actor in the leading role would have made the movie more popular. I thought that the plot of Inchi Inchi Prem was quite admirable and I am clueless as to why the audience did not appreciate the film.
How much hopeful are you about your upcoming films?
I am really hopeful about my recent projects including Iftakar Chowdhury’s One Way, Shafique Hasan’s Shopno Chhoa and Badiul Alam Khokon’s Hero The Superstar . I am optimistic that they will appreciate my appearance in these films. The songs are very entertaining as they are shot in a variety of locations and I request everyone to watch my upcoming movies.
The audience was also hopeful about Iftakar Chowdhury’s Rajotto, what went wrong?
I was hopeful about Rajotto as well. The film’s failure broke my heart. But it was not my fault, the instable political situation and the state of the movie theatres were most likely responsible for the
downfall.
If you are right, then why was Agnee a huge commercial success?
Agnee is a marvelous film. If I had the chance to work in Agnee, I would have taken the golden opportunity. I am waiting for a film like that.
What happened to your modeling career?
I have every intention of continuing my career in the modeling industry and will definitely sign up with high-end brands to promote their products. Let’s see what the future holds for me.