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Sabrina Nipu

If I were to describe myself, I would say I am an ordinary person whose soul belongs to culture and heritage. Being born to a family of some of the most intellectual and talented personnel, I found myself in an environment that encouraged talent, creativity and growth. I was 7 when I started taking music lessons in Chhayanaut- I was the youngest in the institute. The year after, I got involved with Khelaghar and eventually Shondani Shishu Natyadal and Khude Lekhak Shibir. As a Red Crescent volunteer, at the age of 16, I attended a study conference in Japan, which is still the highlight of my Teenage life.

These various activities proved one thing: I had zero stage fright. I joined Dhaka Natyam, Shorosruti and finally, Lok Natyadal, which were significant in the growth of my theatre personality; I took it as far as getting into National Television and Bangladesh Radio an actress and part-time RJ. This opened many doors, including socio-political involvement in the 90s democratic movement, which began soon after my enrollment in the Bangla literature department at Dhaka University. However, despite my background and surroundings, I didn’t take this political ruse any further. Eventually, I got engaged further with theatre work, literature and books.

I didn’t realize my prowess as a writer despite working as a reporter in the weekly newspaper, Ananda Bichitra- until my to-be father-in-law at the time heard my speech at his founded school and asked me why I haven’t written a book yet? Post-marriage, the only things I carried forward from my life before were my heritage, books and the diary where I penned down every word in my mind’s eyes. I still don’t identify as a writer, but I would love to have that title someday.

Nipu, as an active team member, hosts a regular show titled ‘ Bondhu Jokhon Boi’.

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