Taslima loves to watch films
Taslima Nasreen, the Bangladesh-born author in exile, is renowned in literary circles. Not many would know that she is a major film buff. She made a special appearance in the city for the screening of 1.30 am, a short film by Sourav Dey at the ongoing Delhi International Film Festival.
Clad in a bulky jacket, trousers and sporting her trademark short-cropped hair, Taslima was in a hurry to enter the hall for the screening.
“I enjoy watching international cinema. I completely adore British filmmaker Ken Loach’s films as well as Brazilian director Mariella Sosa’s style of filmmaking. Infact, I have a cine-club in Kolkata, where everybody can enjoy films from across the globe,” says the feisty author.
A former physician, Nasreen’s literary career rose to global fame in the 90s with her controversial work, Lajja. “Most people associate me with just Lajja. Till date, I have completed about 35 literary works, including poems, short stories and novels. My next work will soon release in the upcoming Kolkata book fair,” she says.
Talking about her passion for cinema and writing, she adds, “I love watching films but I know I would never be able to make one. It is quite a difficult process. Definitely not meant for me.”
Known for her strong position against oppression of women, we couldn’t help but ask her about the recent gangrape case. She said, “Oppression of woman in any form needs to be stood up against. Perpetrators of such heinous crimes should be given strictest punishment.” She further added, “I used to feel very proud to come to Delhi but I take my words back.”
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