Nusrat Faria has been relatively quiet for some time now. The last time she made headlines was in the film "Mujib: The Making of a Nation," where she portrayed the young version of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
It is primarily due to this role that she has taken a step back in the current scenario.
Following the recent political upheaval amidst widespread protests, the star has become a target of constant criticism. However, she was not in the country during the anti-discrimination movement. She traveled to Canada for a show on July 10 and returned on August 17.
She said: "It's not a matter of running away. I mentioned before leaving that it was a 1.5-month trip, during which I participated in several shows."
Despite her return, Nusrat Faria has not been on a shooting set for nearly three months, a situation that is distressing for any mainstream star.
Regarding this absence, she expressed her concerns to the media: “I have never been away from the shooting set for such an extended period since I started my career. Whenever something significant happens in the country, the entertainment industry feels the impact first. Forget about actors like us; consider those who work with lights, cameras, and production, or those on daily contracts. They certainly do not seem to be doing well."
She urged the current government to pay attention to this issue, suggesting that if a stipend system were established for ordinary artists and crew members, it would help them support their families.
Since the political changes in the country, Nusrat Faria has faced extensive trolling on social media, a trend that shows no sign of stopping.
When asked about this, she said: “What can I say to whom? I have a 12-year career. From the beginning, I have seen the Awami League government in power and have always responded to their calls for work. Honestly, I didn’t come here just to pass the time; this is my livelihood. If I receive work offers, I will accept them; that’s the norm. If someone pushes me away thinking I am an Awami League supporter, what can I do?”
She added: “We are artists; our job is to entertain people, and that’s what I have done. I have never been a blind supporter of anyone. If I were, I wouldn’t have returned to the country. If a new government calls me for work, I will definitely respond. As I said, the role of an artist is not to engage in party politics but to win the audience’s hearts with their acting skills.”
When asked how she views the political changes, Nusrat said: “I am not a political person, so I cannot comment with certainty. The change occurred because the students and the public demanded it."
She added: "As a citizen, I hope that what has happened will lead to prosperity. I believe the current government will pay attention to ensuring that, alongside meeting people’s basic needs, entertainment regains its lost glory.”
