Sindhi diaspora around the world as much as Indian or Pakistani audience must watch the Sindhi movies for revival of Sindhi film industry.
[Born to Sindhi parents, Tarana Bhatia is a young actress based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat state of India. She has played different roles in four Sindhi feature films and several short films. Sindh Courier had a conversation with Ms. Bhatia through WhatsApp about her family background and career – Nasir Aijaz]
Sindh Courier would like to know about your ancestors.
My maternal and paternal grandparents were born in Sindh, Pakistan. Nani (Maternal grandmother) and Dadi (Paternal grandmother) both belonged to Hyderabad while Nana Swaroopanand Chandnani (Maternal grandfather) was from Dadu and Dada Ashok Bhatia (Paternal grandfather) was of Thatta. Both used to do business in Sindh. My grandparents came to India in 1947 where my parents were born.
Share something about yourself.
I was born in Kutch, Gujarat in 1991. I am a science graduate and MBA by education and by profession an anchor, actor and performer. I do films, short films, documentaries, ads and stage shows. I have worked in four full length Sindhi films so far. I am also I’m learning singing.
When and why did you start your career as performing artist?
I started performing art career during my college days. I joined this field because since childhood I had had love for performing arts. My first full length film was Piyar Ja Rang. The second movie was ‘Khatto Mittho’; third one ‘Yugpurush Sai Teooram’ and the fourth movie is ‘Vardaan-2’.
In first movie I played the negative lead and then as lead heroine in second one. I performed as Bhabhi of Sai in third movie and again as lead heroine in latest movie ‘Vardan-2’.
I am currently working in local TV channels as an Actor and anchor. Wish to make it to Bollywood.
What kind of characters do you like more to perform in movies?
I am an artist. I am open to any and every role because I have love for the art.
Do you have any family background with regard to performing art?
Both my parents are artists. They did Sindhi Naatak (theater) together. As a full time work, my father has business and my mother is a government officer.
Since both have influenced me I am going to name them both: Rakesh Bhatia and Ritu Bhatia…
What is response of Sindhi community to Sindhi movies and theater?
Sindhi community like the Sindhi movies but the overall response is lukewarm.
Have Sindhi movies played an effective role in promoting the Sindhi culture, language and spirit of being a Sindhi among the members of Sindhi community in India?
Yes Sindhi movies are a great way to connect with youth, rekindle their love for Sindh culture and language, and spread healthy social messages. Also the Sindhi audience loves the fact that our language can be expressed in such a beautiful and grand way.
How Sindh movies could be promoted for revival of Sindhi film industry?
Most importantly Sindhi organizations should come forward, support and promote Sindhi artists, their movies and theater. Moreover the Sindhi diaspora around the world as much as Indian or Pakistani audience must watch the Sindhi movies for revival of Sindhi film industry.
Sindhi community love their traditional cuisine. Which foods do you like more?
Biha Patata (Lotus stems and potatoes), Sayi Bhaji Chaavar (Spinach with rice), Kutti (Mashed meal) and Seal Bhaji (Spinach) are my favorite Sindhi foods.
_______________
