Silver screen dreams beckon Nawshaba

Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed made a name for herself as an actress on television, but has shifted her focus to films in recent years. Her big screen debut came in Amit Ashraf's 2013 crime thriller “Udhao”, and she has grown strength to strength from there. Her most recent appearance comes in the current blockbuster “Dhaka Attack”, and the actress has four films in the pipeline for release. In a conversation with The Daily Star, Nawshaba speaks about her upcoming work and more. 

“Dhaka Attack” is dominating the cinemas in its first week. How does that make you feel?

Nawshaba: My role in “Dhaka Attack” is a rather small one, but I am overwhelmed with the response I have been getting. So many people have called and messaged me on social media praising my work, it's really humbling. No one person can take sole credit for this success. This film was a team effort, and everyone's hard work has brought these results. 

You were working on a film named “Alga Nongor”. How far is that along?

Nawshaba: We have completed filming and dubbing for “Alga Nongor”, which is directed by Wahid Tariq. It is a love story set in 1994, and I am really looking forward to it. 

Have you been working in other films?

Nawshaba: I have finished shooting for three more films – “Chandrabati” by N Rashed Chowdhury, “Swopnobari” by Tanim Rahman Angshu and “99 Mansion” by Mizanur Rahman Labu. The first two have also finished dubbing. 

Can you tell us a little about your roles in the films?

Nawshaba: The audience will see me in four different avatars in the four films. My character in “Chandrabati” is called Seeta; it's an off-track story. I play a mysterious woman in “Swopnobari”, while “99 Mansion” is a thriller. In “Alga Nongor”, I play the heroine. 

Have you signed any new film projects lately?

Nawshaba: I am in talks for a few other ventures, and hope to share some good news soon.

What's the big dream right now with your career?

Nawshaba: Right now I want to focus only on films. I am learning something new every day, and preparing myself to do all kinds of roles. I want to work in both glamorous and non-glam roles, as long as they are good films, and I am preparing myself for that.