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Tete-h-tete

“Style is an individualistic concept”...

Shakila Zafar on co-artistes

Correspondent
An often-quoted adage is: "An artiste is created by the audience.” This is also true for the artistes who have joined hands or formed professional bonds, be it on television, the silver screen or the stage.
In an interview with The Daily Star, renowned singer Shakila Zafar shared such a perspective. She has sung with distinguished singers such as Tapan Chowdhury, Saadi Mohammad and Subir Nandi, and recounted her experience with her coartistes. Excerpts from the conversation.
The Daily Star (TDS): You have worked with several prominent singers. There have been phases when you were seen performing more frequendy with particular artistes. How did that come about?
Shakila: I think it happens mainly due to our audience or fans. When they like an artiste-duo, they want to see more of them and likewise, we are invited more frequently to perform together.
TDS: How have your experiences been with your co-artistes?
Shakila: I have had very good understanding with all my colleagues. Tapan Chowdhury has been like a friend and brother to me. He is an excellent singer,
and working with him has been, simply great. I have had the opportunity to sing some melodious songs of yesteryears with Saadi Mohammad who is one of the most gifted singers of our time. Subirda has been a mentor to me. He is an extremely knowledgeable
person and every time I perform with him, I learn something new. He appreciates my efforts and at the same time points out my mistakes, which guides me towards better work.
TDS: Who is your favourite coartiste?
Shakila: Actually, that is really hard to say, but 1 think I have perfpjq^j, with Tapan Chowdhury the md^hrid enjoyed it immensely.
TDS: Any contemporary artiste you would like to perform with?
Shakila: 1 would definitely like to perform with all the versatile singers of
our country -- male, female, junior, senior ...all artistes.
TDS: On a different subject, along with a distinctive style of singing, you have a unique sense of fashion. Have you always been fashion-conscious?
Shakila: I always try to dress up in a way that is soothing to the eyes. It is very ir^porta^as an artiste, to keep in mind die persona we portray to people, who look up to us. Age is also a significant factor when contemplating clothes. Style is an individualistic concept. 1 create my own style and to me, style is looking “dignified”.