People recognise me at mandaps now - Urmila

Durga Puja, the biggest Hindu festival, is on. It is a special occasion for many of our celebrities and popular actress Urmila Srabanti Kar is no different. In conversation with The Daily Star, the actress shares her Puja plans-

What are your plans for Puja this year?
Urmila: I prefer  not to work during Puja, but this year due to a packed schedule, I worked until Shashthi and Saptami. However, now I will dedicate my time to my family.

Which Puja mandaps do you like to visit?
Urmila: I visit a few Puja mandaps with my family -- Banani, Dhakeshwari, Ramkrishna Mission and Kalabagan.

What's the difference between Puja in earlier days and now that you have become so popular?
Utmila: There is a huge difference, to be honest. Previously I used to spend time with my family but now because of work pressures, I do not get enough time for my family. Then again while visiting mandaps, people recognise me, which is fun but sometimes a little tiring too.

What has been your most memorable Puja so far?
Urmila: That would be last year's Puja. It was my first Puja with my in-laws. However, for the first time in my life I was away from my parents. It was a new experience.

Any Puja special projects?
Urmila: I have worked in three projects for Puja: Anjan Aich's “Roddur Othoba Ayna”, Suman Dhar's “Tithir Otithi” and Milon Bhattacharya's “Shidur”.