Lux star, model and actress Neelanjona Neela. She earned the praises by working in a movie titled 'Gohin Baluchor' for the first time directed by Badrul Anam Saud. In an exclusive interview with DhallywoodLife.com, Neela answered questions on different topics including her current busyness with her work.
I heard that you are working again in a new movie, may I know more about it?
Neelanjona Neela: I am working on a new movie. Due to this, I have reduced my work in drama. Because I was preparing for a new movie. I have completed the shooting and dubbing. Sohail Mondal is working opposite me in this movie. Currently, the post-production work of the new movie is in progress.
What kind of character will you be seen in, in the new movie?
Neelanjona Neela: I am playing a very different type of character. Usually, this type of character is rarely seen around us. I am playing the role of a girl of a Zamindar family. The royal thing in this character is the girl's intelligence. The girl speaks very little. But whatever she says is well thought out. I have not worked in this kind of character before. So, it was challenging for me. During the shooting, a sense of interest and affection grew in me towards the character. That's why I really enjoyed it altogether.
Can you give more details about the name of the film, the director?
Neelanjona Neela:Since nothing can be said about the movie officially yet. I want the announcement to come directly from the director himself. So I don't want to share anything beyond that. Let the rest be a surprise.
How long was the shooting and where?
Neelanjona Neela: A zamidar house in Tangail and several scenes in the Sundarbans. Worked for 20 to 25 days.
Do you recall any memories of shooting?
Neelanjona Neela: More importantly than the memory of the shooting, I was immersed into the character. I kept wanting to learn more from the director several times and how to do it or how it can be done better. I also took pauses between shootings to understand the character better. Because I tried everything necessary to portray the character well. On days when I wasn't shooting, I read the script, tried to sail the boat. All for the needs of the character of that movie.
Any recent work on new drama?
Neelanjona Neela: I worked in a one-part play called 'Beche Thakuk Bholobasha'. I acted opposite Apurba Bhai in this drama directed by BU Shuvo. Besides, I worked in a play called 'School Dress' under the direction of Zubair Ibn Bakr Bhai. Here I was opposite Marzuk Russell Bhai. Besides, I am working on a new drama series called 'Zharer Pakhi' directed by Mahmud Hasan Rana Bhai. I am the storm bird. It is a story about the problems a girl has to face to survive in the city. A great story. Loved working in it.
What kind of stories do you want to work on?
Neelanjona Neela: I don't want to do traditional characters. I want to come in front of the audience with a different character out of good girl, love and marriage.
What do you do when there is no shooting?
Neelanjona Neela: When not shooting, time is spent at home. We are six brothers and sisters. So something is being done at home all the time. Sometimes we plan to go out together. Sometimes I exercise, read books and play games.
Which of your works have received a lot of response?
Neelanjona Neela: I worked in a short film of Mizanur Rahman Arian Bhai. The name was 'Ponero Din'. I got a great response from it. Mymensingh Cadet is a college for girls - this dialogue was for Fresh Soybean Oil. I got a lot of response after this TVC was aired. Apart from this, the TVC of Seven Up and the movie 'Gohin Baluchor' must be mentioned.
Want to know about future plans?
Neelanjona Neela: Thinking of taking acting course outside the country. I want to do it at some point, if not right now.
