Popular Bangladeshi heroine Sohana debuts in Tolly flick, says single screens also on decline in Dhaka

Sohana, who debuts in the Bengali film Shororipu opposite actor-MLA Chiranjeet, endorses the comments of the Indian star that one has to make repeat viewing to make a film hit the jackpot since the number of cinema halls is decreasing in both countries and people are watching films through other media.

“Similarly, in Bangladesh the habit of common people to go to a single screen for watching a film has gone down,” Sohana, also having featured in lead roles in Khelaghar, Brihannala and Khola Janala said.

“I have heard from parents about films having run for weeks and months in single screen theatres in Dhaka and elsewhere. Our generation heard about that.Films are becoming super hits even today but in different format,” Sohana, who feels giving expression before the camera is the same whether in Bollywood, Hollywood or in Bengal or Bangladesh, said.

“I believe cinema helps an actor to go closer to people, her audiences, through the character. This remains the same in every land. West Bengal and Bangladesh are like twin brothers,” she said.

Asked about the popularity of stars here and there, she said “They (actors here) enjoy equal popularity and fan following through TV channels and there should be more exchange of films and other works of culture between the two nations.”

Describing Rituparno Ghosh as one of her most favourite directors from here, Sohana  said the pattern of story telling and dialogue in Kolkata films are fresh and smart.

"Director Ayan Chakroborti has a fresh concept and I liked my role instantly when he contacted me and narrated the story," she said.

“I find it very elevating when directors talk about new concepts and I fit in their scheme of things. Would like to be part of new projects by Kolkata film makers. Also it is very satisfying when you see people speaking in the same language, sharing same kind of food,” she signs off.

Produced by Surajit Hari, Shororipu, six vices of men, also stars Bariwali and Open Tee Bioscope actor Sudipta Chakoroborty, Paromitar Ekdin actor Rajatava Dutta and Rajkahini actor Rudranil Ghosh.