One of the finest vocalists of adhunik bangla for the last two decades talks about the importance of sharing happiness and riding a rickshaw in Manhattan.  Interviewed by Nile Nyama Hossain

When are you the happiest?
When my son and my family is around me

What is your earliest memory?
I was a very naughty girl so everyday I would be put
on trial at the ‘home courtyard’

What is your greatest fear?
It isn’t actually fear but I hate it when somebody hurts
or insults others

Which living person you most admire and why?
I admire a person for his honesty, simplicity, responsibility,
good humour and knowledge – that would be my son

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
None, I’m fine

What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Telling lies, breaking one’s trust, hypocrisy and to bother
people unnecessarily

What do you most dislike about your appearance?
Nothing, what’s the point of doing so? I can’t change my
family genes

What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Someone who is compromising, soft natured and lives
a simple and happy life

What has been your biggest disappointment?
Bad times never come with forewarning so life should
be all about sharing happiness and not explaining
disappointments

When did you last cry and why?
Depends on the situation and feelings. I never know
when I cry

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?
A simple fun-loving romantic person

Tell us a secret…
Once I met a friend after a long time by chance in Manhattan. We had dinner and after that he gave me a rickshaw-ride. He pulled it for me!

What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?
I am not very materialistic, I love buying gifts for friends
and family, they may be simple or expensive, it’s the
thought that counts

Your favorite food…
Daal bhaat , aloo bhorta, pure ghee and dim bhaaja

Food you dislike most…
Junk food

Your birthday…
August 23

Source: The New Age