I read the novel 15 times before facing the camera: Sabila Nur

After making a grand debut on the silver screens with “Taandob”, Sabila Nur is set to appear in her second film with Tanim Noor’s “Bonolota Express”, which will be released this Eid.
The film is based on the novel “Kichukkhon” by acclaimed writer Humayun Ahmed.

 
Sabila plays Chitra, one of the central roles in the story. Speaking about her preparation, Sabila said, “I’ve read 'Kichukkhon' many times. Initially, I read it multiple times to immerse myself completely in the character. I’ve read it around fifteen times. I finished reading it before standing in front of the camera.”

She added, “Honestly, I never imagined that I would play Chitra. I never even thought that a film would be made based on ‘Kichukkhon’, or that I would portray this character. However, when I received the offer from the director, I was truly delighted.”

When asked about her shooting experience, she said, “It was a tremendous experience — absolutely wonderful. I would say it was extraordinary.”

Regarding acting in a film adapted from a Humayun Ahmed novel, she said, “Humayun Ahmed is a beloved writer for everyone — certainly for me as well. I had read the story long before the film was made. So, acting in a film based on the work of such a distinguished writer is truly remarkable.”

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Was she nervous? In response, Sabila said, “A little. After all, countless readers have read this novel. Many people are familiar with Chitra and have formed their own impressions of her. So, there was some nervousness about how audiences would receive my portrayal. But above all, I felt immense excitement.”
Speaking about her co-stars, she said, “Through ‘Bonolota Express’, I worked with Sariful Razz on the big screen for the first time. He plays the role of a doctor. It was a good experience working with him. I also acted alongside Mosharraf Karim. The most important thing is that working with Mosharraf Karim always means learning something — whether about acting or about life.”

She continued, “Acting alongside Mosharraf Karim brought a great sense of excitement. More importantly, everyone I worked with became like family.” Regarding her expectations, the actress said, “I’m extremely excited. I believe that audiences will come to watch it. There’s a great deal of interest surrounding the film. I’m eager myself — I’m waiting to go to the cinema hall to watch it. The audience will enjoy it. It has emotion, comedy, entertainment and tragedy — everything.”

Before the shoot began, she rehearsed for quite some time. On this, she said, “Tanim Noor worked on the project with great care. Once everything was finalised, he arranged rehearsals. We rehearsed for nearly two months.” How much preparation did she take for the character of Chitra? Sabila replied, “I prepared thoroughly. I approached the role accordingly.”