Popular TV director Arif Khan had worked with the recently-deceased actress Parveen Sultana Diti on numerous occasions, and maintained a jovial relation with her till her last days. On Diti's 51st birth anniversary (today), he shared memories of the actress.

“I first met Diti many years ago, when I was a journalist with the Ananda Bichitra magazine. When I started making TV dramas, she made a guest appearance on my first work 'Dui Prante'. 

“I always wished her on time on her birthday, usually over the phone. One time, I took flowers to her house on her birthday, but she was not home. She later called me when she saw the flowers; she was very happy.

“She worked in many of my plays; her last work from TV was with me, in 'Dolchhut Projapoti'. She filmed for it till last year's May, before she fell ill. 

“Diti apa once came to my birthday with her son, Deepto. Subarna Mustafa, Afzal Hossaim, Sabina Yasmin and many others were there, and we had a great time. I told her we would have fun on her next birthday. 

“Her birthday is here, but she is no more. I'd still like to wish her a happy birthday, from however afar. Wherever she is, I hope she's well.”