Mim with her father Birendranath Saha

He is my support system: Bidya Sinha Mim

My father never underestimated my work. He supported me completely when I shared with him that I wanted to build a career in the showbiz industry. Baba always encouraged me and my sister to participate in cultural programmes during our school life. I cannot thank him enough for being the best father a daughter could ever have. During my shoots, my mother would accompany me, and Baba would take care of all the household work at home. He would also prepare food for us, so that we would not have to eat unhealthy food outside.

Nawshaba with her father Lt. Col (retd) Quazi Salimuddin Md Shahriar

I have never felt that he left me: Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed

Since my childhood, I was a backbencher and always more into creative work such as crafting and painting, whereas my brothers were always toppers in their class. However, my father never pressurised me to be like my brothers. While he was not initially on board when I showed an interest in studying at Charukala, he never stopped me from joining either. He also stood up for me, when other relatives judged me for my choice of education and my career path. My father taught me how to survive with honesty. I am living with all the lessons he taught me in life. I have never felt that he left me.

Sabnam Faria and her father Dr Mir Abdullah

Baba was a magician to me: Sabnam Faria

My father always told me that I should first complete my education, and then focus on making a career. However, I started working in the media, when I was an undergraduate student. I was working on photoshoots, TVCs and tele-fictions. When he watched my second tele-fiction, "Dui Ongsher Shesh Ekta", directed by Taneem Rahman Angshu, he told my mother that I should continue acting, otherwise I would be wasting my talent. He loved reading books, and using his knowledge, he always helped me to choose my character roles as well. When I signed on for "Debi", he inspired me to take on that character and made me realise that supporting roles can be just as important.

Unfortunately, he passed away six months before the film was released. I miss him every day. He always tried to shelter me, and his absence made me realise that life is so hard. He was like a magician to me.

Dighi and her father Subrata

My father is my friend, my mother and also my support system: Prarthana Fardin Dighi

I began working at an early age, and without my father's support and encouragement, it would not have been possible. I lost my mother at an early age, since then he never let me feel her absence. Baba always told me that good work keeps a person alive for years, and I try my best to follow his philosophy in my own life. I am a lucky daughter to have a father who is also my friend.