Sohana Saba moves full throttle ahead

Sohana Saba is now a popular face in television plays and cinema. She came into the spotlight after the release of her films. She recently appeared in a Kolkata-based film for the first time, and in a recent conversation with The Daily Star, she spoke about her new project and other subjects. Excerpts:

Tell us about your Tollywood debut.

Saba: “Shoro-ripu”, directed by Ayon Chakraborti,will be released in December probably.  Tollywood heartthrob Indranil is cast opposite me in the film.

How did you get cast in the film?

Saba: Some of my works for the silver screen here were noticed by film critics in Kolkata. That gave me the space to work in the project.

And what are the films that you have done so far?

Saba: My first was “Aina”, directed by Kobori. The audience received it warmly. Then I did “Khelaghar”, “Chandragrahan” and “Priotomeshu”. 

How was your experience of working there?

Saba: They are much more professional than us. There they reach the shooting spot within 6 to 7 o'clock -- from production boy to everyone -- and shooting begins within half an hour. The shooting also came to an end just at 5:00pm every day.

Tell us about your character in the film?

Saba: I play the role of a highly ambitious woman. I don't want to give away the whole storyline, though (smiles).

You are also working in a multi-starrer in Bangladesh, named “Dour”. When will shooting for that film begin?

Saba: After Eid-ul-Adha, it will be shot in Dhaka under the direction of Murad Parvez. Parts of it will also be shot abroad.

What is the next interesting character your fans will see you in next?

Saba: I am playing the role of RJ in my upcoming drama serial “Radio Jockey O Kotipoy Golpo”, also directed by Murad Parvez. It will be aired on ATN Bangla soon. 

How many plays are you doing this Eid-ul-Adha?

Saba: Recently, the shooting for the play “Chaturanga” was done. Some others are in the pipeline.