“Dolls House 2: Shat-ti Tarar Timir”, a daily soap, directed by actress Afsana Mimi, is being aired on private television channel ATN Bangla every Saturday to Tuesday at 10:55pm. The first series of the drama gained much popularity among the country’s young people. Dhaka Tribune caught up with Afsana to know about her recent and her upcoming directorial ventures:
So, drama serial ‘Dolls House’ is your brainchild, right?
Yes, at the initial stage, it was my brain child. I was fortunate enough to be part of the production and making such a drama serial. It was a vivid depiction of metro life. Not only portraying the busy and hectic lifestyles of the city dwellers, but also depiction of colourful and interesting aspects of lives of the people.
2nd seasson of Dolls House is now on air. Tell us the difference between the seasson and the previous one, if there is?
In the first series, the lead actress were Suborna Mustafa, Shompa Reza, Mita Chowdhury, Wahida Mollick Jolly,Chitralekha Guha, Tropa Majumder, Bijori Barkaullah, Saberi Alom. These lead stars are experience in the various forms of art. But in this sequel of “Dolls House,” promising actress such as Moushumi Hamid, Moutushi Bishwash, Sanzida Prity, Swarna, Toya, Joyeta, Shormi are playing roles. The theme is same, but I have distinct with the time and age where a group of young girl faces issues living in the capital city like Dhaka.
How did your enthusiasm to make film grow up?
I had a keen interest in working for producing dramas. Since film is a broad canvas. I prefer to experiment. I always do experiment in making the fiction films.
What challenges you faced in making your debut feature ‘Run’. As a new film maker and working on a theme like on liberation war, how did you deal with the challenges?
One of the utmost challenges, I have faced is to portray a history in today’s time. And making a film based on Liberation War is far more difficult. My effort was to create such environment where the audience can relate to themselves in 1971.
If you could tell a synopsis of the film to our readers.
Not much to reveal about this film. Only the theme of the film is Liberation War and cricket. This film is completely focused on today’s young generations.
What are your impression about the works of the new film makes in the country?
At present, it is the time of youth. The younger generations are coming with fresh ideas and implementing quite well. I can see the evolution in the film industry. At one point, our industry will completely be changed.
Who inspired you to direct films?
I am always surrounded by my well wishers and family members. It is there believe and positive energy to gear me up and spot me in this position.