Nadia will be seen as the female protagonist in the special TV play “Patro O Patri” that marks the 73rd death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. The play which also stars Arman Parvez Murad will be aired on Channel i today at 7:50pm.
The plot is based on a short story of Tagore with the same title. It centres around a young man named Saonat who refuses to marry a typical woman whose whole life orbits around Hindu religious rituals. He goes out into the world and makes money and a name for himself. The doors to the society of urban high class ladies, that had once seemed unapproachable, now open up to him. Soon, he is attracted to a lady of good social standing and wants to marry her. Here, Saonat’s love-interest is played by the beautiful Nadia.
How special it is for you to play a character of Tagore?
Like most people, I am also a huge fan of Tagore since my childhood. When I read the stories I used to imagine the characters and delve deeper into the imaginary world. So, when I play such roles I become very nostalgic.
What is different about your role in Patro O Patri?
The role is really interesting and unique compared to the female characters of Tagore. Here, the lady is educated, intelligent and smart and the play is set on the backdrop of the nineteenth century.
She is bold in expressing her choice on how to lead her life. However, she is also careful about the social and moral values.
What is your opinion on the look of that era?
I love to wear the look of women from the Tagore era. The frilled blouse, traditional jewellery and the sindoor on the forehead—are all-time favourites of all the Bangalee women. Previously I worked in a number of TV plays such as “Drishtidan,” “Odhyapok” etc which are based on short stories of the great personality. I loved all of them.
What are you busy with at present?
I am working in around seven TV series including “Khonikaloy,” “Mamlabaj” and “Eksho Hat Durey Thakun” that are being aired on different TV channels. I have recently signed another upcoming comedy serial titled “Comedy at Colony.”
And what about dance?
Well, during the month of Ramadan there was a break. Now I am back in the scene and will perform in a show on August 14 at the Ruposhi Bangla Hotel. A number of other projects are also in the talks.
