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Purnima is one of Dhallywood's most talented and supremely successful film stars. She has also made a name for herself in both modelling and hosting as well. 
 

The popular actress, who has been working in showbiz for more than 2 decades, has received numerous awards and accolades for her work in movies, including the National Film Award.

The vivacious actor debuted into Dhallywood with her movie "E Jibon Tomar Amar". And from that day onwards the actress had to look behind as she continued to get offers for film.

"From the beginning of my career, I was really fortunate that I got to act with such wonderful directors and also got the opportunity to showcase my talent," mentions Purnima.

The turning point in her career began with movies such as "Shuva", "Moner Majhe Tumi", "Hridoyer Kotha". These movies cemented her career as a versatile actor and also made her super famous.

"There are some movies which brought me a lot of popularity, and I am really thankful to the audiences for loving me so much," added the actress.

In her illustrious two-decade career in the film industry, she has acted the most with Manna and Riaz the most. Audiences also loved her pairing with Ferdous and Shakib Khan.

The actress opened up the culture of pairing and how it has an effect on audiences.

"Pairing is something that is quite good for both actors and movie industry. People love an on-screen couple and their pair become super hit due to love and appreciation from the audiences," stated the actress.

After establishing herself in movies, the prominent actor also made an impact in TV with her notable performances in tele-fictions.

The "Moner Majhe Tumi" actress worked in a mega-serial alongside Zahid Hasan in "Laal Neel Beguni" at the height of her success in movies.

"Nowadays, I only work in tele-fictions for special occasions. I only chose it if it's a good script. I get a lot of offers, but I try to be selective of my work," added the actress.

Although the actress works in special occasion dramas, she didn't do any tele-fictions for Eid this year due top Covid-19 restrictions.

Apart from acting in movies and tele-fictions, Purnima also made a name for herself in modelling. The beautiful actress has worked in quite a lot of big projects till date.

"I started modelling out of hobby. I realized that through this platform I can reach to all types of people," added the actress.

Now that the wave of OTT has started, most of the artistes are moving towards digital platform. Purnima also debuted into the world of web film with Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's "Munshigiri" in Chorki.

"People have really appreciated my characterisation in the web-film. Everybody was bowled out by "Munshigiri's" wonderful plot. I really think OTT has a long way to go and I am getting a lot of offers as well. However, I am being highly selective of my work as well," said the actress.

The actress has returned to movie sets with Noim Imtiaz Neyamul's much awaited movie "Gangchill" and is also scheduled a new celebrity program "Boro Moncher Charokara" as well.

She became even more of a household name by hosting "Meril Prothom Alo" awards, also stole the hearts of audiences by hosting another programme, "Othithi".

"I started hosting out of hobby but pretty soon it became my passion and love. I literally get a different kind of joy hosting in front of a room full of people," added the actress.

 "This might sound generic, but I really want to work in movies that are remembered," concluded the actress, when asked about her future in the industry.