We created magic on screen: Babita mourns the loss of Farooque

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The departure of legendary actor Farooque, one of the most celebrated heroes of Bangladesh’s golden era of cinema, has left the nation mourning. The veteran actor, who starred in a plethora of popular movies, in a career that spanned multiple decades, was renowned for his performances in rural, social and romantic films—which won him the hearts of millions of fans across the country.

Farooque’s on-screen chemistry with Babita was legendary, with their pairing becoming synonymous with some of the most iconic films in Bangladesh’s cinematic history like “Noyon Moni”, “Lathiyal”, “Golapi Ekhon Traine”.

Speaking to The Daily Star, Babita shared her thoughts on the late actor, reminiscing their time together on set and the bond they shared.

Despite his reputation as a brave and outspoken person in his personal life, Farooque was a down-to-earth and hardworking artiste who always strived to give his best performance in front of the camera. Babita spoke fondly of Farooque’s dedication to his craft and ability to breathe life into every scene he was in.

“I met Farooque a long time ago. Although I had heard he was very moody, he was so friendly on set. He was dedicated to making scenes more beautiful and dialogues more impactful while shooting. We formed an excellent bond while working together,” said Babita.