Actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who won audiences’ hearts as a child artiste, is now establishing herself as a leading actress.
As she marks two decades in the entertainment industry, she has added another achievement to her career, winning the Best Actress award at the 25th Dhallywood Awards in New York for her performance in the web film Priyo Prakton.
Dighi made her big-screen debut in Kazi Hayat’s Kabuliwala, which was released on 4 August 2006. Before entering films, she gained nationwide recognition by appearing in a Grameenphone advertisement.
Her mother, actress Doel, encouraged her to begin modelling before moving into films as a child artiste. Her father, Subrata, also worked as a film actor.
Following Kabuliwala, Dighi appeared in several films as a child artiste, including Chachchu, Dadi Ma, Sajghar, Abujh Shishu, Kopal, Baba Amar Baba and Ek Takar Bou.
Her performances in Kabuliwala, Ek Takar Bou and Chachchu Amar Chachchu earned her National Film Awards during her childhood.
Dighi later transitioned to adult roles, making her debut as an adult actress in Delwar Jahan Jhantu’s Tumi Acho Tumi Nei. She subsequently appeared in Tungiparar Mia Bhai, Mujib: The Making of a Nation, Shrabon Jyotsnay and Jongli.
Alongside films, Dighi has also explored web productions. She starred opposite Yash Rohan in Suman Dhar’s Chithi.
Her latest web film, Priyo Prakton, directed by Iftekhar Mahmud Osin, was recently released on Bongo. She plays the character Toma in the film, a role that earned her the Best Actress award at the Dhallywood Awards.
Dighi is currently in the United States and is expected to return to Bangladesh in a week. Reflecting on her career, recent recognition and childhood memories, the actress spoke about the people and experiences that shaped her journey.
“My childhood was incredibly colourful. Everyone showed me so much affection. I especially miss Manna uncle. Holding my mother’s hand, I gradually found my way through the world of cinema. I entered acting little by little, and my father supported me too,” she said.
“Then, at one point, my mother left us, and our lives were filled with a tremendous emptiness. But life goes on. My father tried to manage everything. Now, my father is my whole world. He always tries to protect and support me. I am also trying to do good work,” she added.
Speaking about Priyo Prakton, Dighi said love could colour people’s lives in many different ways.
“Love has many colours, but to understand which colour love has painted someone’s life, you have to watch Priyo Prakton,” she said.
Thanking the organisers of the Dhallywood Awards, Dighi said she was grateful to be recognised for her work in Bangladesh while attending an event in the United States.
“I would like to thank the Dhallywood Awards family for honouring me on American soil for my work from Bangladesh,” she said.
