Since her successes at the Lux Superstar pageant, Bindu has been an unstoppable force in the media --topping many of her contemporaries in the scene. The actress, who is a popular face in TV dramas, recently spoke to The Daily Star about her recent assignments and more.
How busy are you with Eid projects?
Bindu: Most of my current works are Eid dramas. Already, I've done around 20 dramas and telefilms for Eid, with more in the offing. However, I always focus on the quality of the plays and not the numbers.
Which one of those did you enjoy the most?
Bindu: I liked all of them. It was great working in a Rayhan Khan telefilm, where I act opposite model Nobel. The story of the telefilm is very interesting.
You've been a part of Mir Sabbir's dramas for the last couple of Eids. Tell us more.
Bindu: I worked in two plays by Mir Sabbir this Eid. One was a one-hour-play called “Kudduser Murgi Prem”. I laughed a lot when I heard the title for the first time. The other project was a five-episode drama by Mir Sabbir which will be aired on Boishakhi TV. I play opposite Zahid Hassan in the play.
Do you think the Eid dramas are a little one-dimensional?
Bindu: Each play has its unique story, while my characters are all different. Recently, I took a break for a couple of months from acting. During that time, the scripts that I received were all similar. I turned them down because I don't want to pursue monotonous stories. So this time, I can strongly say that I chose the Eid dramas because each of them is unique.
Would you share one such story?
Bindu: I can mention a very unique drama by Matia Banu, which will be aired on SA TV. Birds play a huge role in the drama, and I enjoyed working with birds. I did another Eid drama, where I play a con artist who tricks everyone to steal money. Another project I did was completely action-based.
You have been absent from serials. What's the reason?
Bindu: I choose to stay out because I have no faith in the scripts that I'm offered. When I go through the scripts, I see that the serials have momentum till the 20th episode, but fade out soon after. I avoid doing serials for this reason.
You were also offered spots in Kolkata films and dramas?
Bindu: I was offered roles in two Kolkata films at the start of the year, but couldn't find time. My busy schedule also kept me from working in a Kolkata serial I was offered. My first priority remains working on projects in my own country.
What is the viewership like for hundreds of Eid dramas?
Bindu: I believe that Eid is the only time when viewers are truly eager to watch TV plays. They watch more plays during Eid, than the rest of the year. That's why I work extra hard for the Eid plays, so that I'm satisfied with a performance which the audience can also enjoy.