I never had a schooling for acting: Moushumi

One of the most glamorous Dhallywood actors of her era, Moushumi did not need to look back since the success of her debut film “Keyamot Theke Keyamot”. During her long career span, besides acting in cinema, she has ventured into TV plays and modeling. Recently, The Daily Star interviewed the National Film Award winning actress. Excerpts:

You started your career in Dhallywood 23 years ago. How does it feel when you look back?

Moushumi: So many years have passed by… cinema is now in my blood. It is now my family. I have reached my current position and am a known name only because of cinema. I feel nostalgic when I recall the days I've left behind. After all these years, I still have big dreams of cinema.

Why do you work only sporadically now?

Moushumi: If I want, I can shoot everyday but don't want to do that. Besides, everything is not work-friendly always. There was a time when I worked a lot, but now I'm very choosy about the plot and character. That is why I am doing fewer movies. 

Any big plans for the future?

Moushumi: I do have some plans. I am already writing the story for a film. If I can't direct it myself then maybe I will give it to someone.

You acted in a film under your son's direction. What was that like?

Moushumi: It was a special feeling to do a film under his direction. A lot of people have appreciated the work. Some things about the film are done well, while some parts I thought could have been done better. But there were bits that were outstanding.

You also sing -- something that not too many people know.

Moushumi: Music is a hobby. Acting is everything in my life, but I learned music in childhood. I can't find a lot of time to sing song anymore. However, many don't know that my husband, Omar Sani, is a good singer. I would really like him to come up with his own music album.

What do you attribute your success to?

Moushumi:  have always loved my work, and I am very honest to it. I stuck to it. I have no schooling in the field of acting; I learned it on the job. Dedication and commitment to work helped me get where I am today.

Was there anyone you followed specifically as an actress?

Moushumi: I always wanted to have my own on-screen persona, and never really followed anyone else's style. But I studied various aspects of other actresses preceding me -- Shabnam, Shabana, Kabori, Bobita and Rozina. There were certain things about each of them that I watched closely in films to learn, but I always wanted to be my own actress.

What are you working on right now?

Moushumi: Currently, I'm working in the film “Harjit” with Sani. It's really good to be working with him after a long time. Apart from this, I am also scheduled to do a TVC soon.