As a performer she enjoys a charismatic fame; the epitome of her career was in the ’90s. Through her convincing performances in many popular TV plays as well as in theatre, Bipasha became a face known and liked by everyone, young and old. However, she gradually reduced working in the media as she became more involved with family life. Nevertheless, her multifaceted talent was manifested through various mediums and it has been a pleasant surprise for her admirers to discover Bipasha as a writer, singer, painter and so on.

Recently, the artiste hosted a programme for ATN Bangla, titled “Kontho Joddha,” which will be aired tonight at 9:20 pm on the occasion of Intentional Women’s Day. The Daily Star caught up with Bipasha.

“To me, the significance of observing a particular day for a purpose is a way of presenting the issue formally before the public. We celebrate Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day on particular dates; it doesn’t mean that we love our mother or dear ones only on those particular days. Similarly, we have to deal with women’s issues everyday. So many seminars, symposiums and awareness generating programmes are held to improve the condition of women in our country. On March 8, the issue is specially focused; I think it’s important to recognise the rights of women formally,” Bipasha said.

About the programme “Kantho Joddha,” she said, “The programme was made keeping two things in mind, one is International Women’s Day and the other, Independence Day. On the show, we invited women who played significant roles in our Liberation War.”

Artiste Shaheen Samad, Dr. Naila Zaman, danseuse Sharmila Bandopadhyay and Sharmin Murshed are guests on the show.

“Crossing the border with the troupe ‘Bangladesh Mukti Shangrami Shilpi Shangstha,’ these women visited several refugee camps and inspired the refugees and freedom fighters with music. It’s the subject that made me interested in the show.”

Apart for hosting, Bipasha has also revealed herself as a poet, as she read her poem, titled “Nari O Nakshatra” on the show. Asked about the poem, the performer humbly refused the notion to be termed as a poet. “Well, I don’t want to call that write up a ‘poem.’ I wrote it quite some time ago. When we were considering the intro, I recalled my write up, as thematically it matches the show,” said the artiste. “Kontho Joddha” has been scripted by Aslam Shikdar and directed by Queen Rahman.

Bipasha recently performed a Rabindra Sangeet at the inauguration of the new satellite channel, Desh TV. She has also written a 26-episode drama serial, titled “Jal Pori,” for the channel.

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