Shanta Islam: ‘I am very happy now’

National Film Award-winning actress Shanta Islam announced that she would never return to acting. She last acted in a play directed by herself almost 18 years ago. After that, she was not seen in any sort of television drama. According to her, she kept herself away from acting to take care of her only son Shoumik. Shanta has recently joined as a host of the popular RTV magazine show called ‘Life is Beautiful.’

Talking about her realisations in life, Shanta said, “My home is surrounded by my love and emotions. All my poems and songs now head to my little home and the spoken words of my loved ones become the lyrics of these songs.”

“Yes, I am enchanted by my musings and I am a very happy person. The ripples of my happiness turn into a melody when I’m with my loved ones. By the grace of the Almighty, I am very happy now.”

Shanta Islam was born in Nabiganj, Sylhet. Her father is Rafiqul Haque and her mother is Razia Haque. In 1983, Shanta Islam first came into the limelight by acting in Tariq Anam Khan’s play ‘Juddho’ for a theatre troupe called Theatre.

In 1985, she first acted in the TV drama called ‘Obhijog’. She also acted in notable television dramas including ‘Itikatha,’ ‘Roopnagar,’ ‘Neetu Tomake Bhalobashi,’ ‘Manush’ etc. She was awarded the National Film Award for acting in Sheikh Niamat Ali’s film ‘Anya Jibon’.

She started her career as a TV presenter in the popular BTV show called ‘Bohurupi’. Her television directorial debut began with the TV drama ‘Ogo Bodhu Sundori’ starring popular actors Riaz and Purnima.