KAZI RUMA

“It is not my first work with Leesa. I think two to three years back, I worked for one of her short films. However, she was not present at that time to provide direction. I did not get the opportunity to work under her directorial approach or meet her in person. So, when Leesa called me and told me that she wants me to be part of Barir Naam Shahana, I said yes to her. As I have worked with her before, I was happy to agree on this project. Later, when I read the script, I was astonished. I was honestly shocked because I have not worked for a while, and Leesa decided to cast me for a role like this. We often talk about feminism, and this story depicts women rights or feminism in a different dimension. It is narrated in a sophisticated and polite manner. The film introduces five women, and each of the characters delivers the message of feminism from different angles. The philosophy of this film is diverse, and this is what I loved about the project. When I went for the shooting, I was anxious because I was working with such great personalities. So, after rehearsing and preparing myself, I headed for the shoots. I got a very different and positive vibe while working on this project. I overcame my uneasiness and grew confident as the direction was amazing, and the entire team was like a family. I brought back many learnings and experiences from this film. I am grateful to Leesa for this opportunity, and I feel I am confident to work on more projects now.”