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Dipa-Shahed in falgun Spirit

Shah Alam Shazu
Popular television artiste Dipa Khandaker has been on the scene for a decade now. Her husband Shahed Ali is also a well-known face in the small screen, theatre and cine-world.
The couple recently spoke to The Daily Star about what Pahela Falgun, the first day of spring, means to them.
Going back in time, any memorable moments of the first day of Falgun?
Dipa: Can't recall any remarkable event as it was not celebrated so vibrantly in our time. We were greatly enthused about Pahela Baishakh but Pahela Falgun was not a big deal.
Shahed: I used to have great fun on the occasion before I got married. As a theatre artiste, I used to head out to Charukala and hang out with my friends. Those times still resonate in my mind.
What does the day mean to you now?
Shahed: Every Bengali should celebrate the day. I felt its importance after coming across a famous line in a poem by Subash Mukhopaddhay: "Phool Futuk r Nai Futuk Aj Boshonto" (Spring is here, whether the flowers bloom or not). I think that the day always comes with a new dimension for a couple.
Dipa: Pahela Falgun is very important for me as it ushers in Spring and flowers go into bloom. It also gives me great pleasure to see that the younger generation celebrates the day with gaiety.
What are your Pahela Falgun plans this year?
Shahed: As there is no shooting on the first day of Falgun, we plan to head out to the Ekushey Book Fair. We celebrated the day happily last year.
Dipa: I think I'll tag along with Shahed, as I have no shooting that day.
If you had to pick the most memorable moment of your life together, what would it be?
Shahed: Very recently, I became a father, I recall the day as one of the happiest moments in my life.
Dipa: I have lots of happy memories with Shahed, my child and in-laws. Every time the family celebrates together is a great moment for me.
Are you two opiniated?
Dipa: We are. This often leads to quarrels as well. But I think it helps strengthen the bonds between us. But to be frank, it usually happens over trifling matters. I think it is all a part and parcel of our family life.
Could you share your most and least favourite things about Shahed: Dipa is 99% perfect, so I don't want to get into the other one (smiles). She is a very talented actress. I was so very proud of her work in the play "Opekkhai Brishti". Likewise, she has turned out excellent performances in several other dramas.
Dipa: Shahed thinks I cannot see anything except his negative side! His admirable side is the care that he gives to our child Adrik. Inspite of his busy schedule, he spends a lot of time with Adrik as compared to me. As a theatre, TV and film artiste, he has immense talent.