Plabita Borthakur In conversation with Plabita Borthakur, about her debut in Bollywood, she takes on #MeToo movement and why she hates the word ‘feminazi’.
Plabita Borthakur, How did acting happen to you? Tell us about your journey to the silver screen.
I have been brought up in a family, where my dad used to compose music and my mom is into writing lyrics. They always supported performing arts and motivated me and my sister of going beyond normal academic education and take part in drama, music, and singing competition. With time I realized that my career should be something that I should not get bored of and acting came as the inner calling. After graduation, I did a diploma course at Barry John Acting Studio and started giving auditions. And then, Plabita Borthakur Lipstick Under My Burkha happened. In simple words, my journey to the silver screen had been very simple and straightforward. (laughs) TMM
You were nominated as the most promising actor for your impeccable acting in Lipstick Under My Burkha. How does it feel to be under the public eye?
It was exciting and at the same time surprising for me to be nominated. I will not say that I didn’t expect this, but yes, this has given me a good push and I am expecting to do more challenging roles in the near future. As far as the public eyes are concerned, its part and parcel of the profession and one has to live with it.
Women who talk about things openly, express their feelings or speak their mind, are now called as ‘feminazis’. What is your take on that?
Personally, I don’t like the term ‘feminazis’. Categorizing people on the basis of their fundamental rights is not justified. We live in a democratic country and everyone has the right to speak their mind and react to things. In my opinion, there is no need to categorize women on the basis of what they speak and how they react. We should try to concentrate on other issues that are of more importance.
You have worked with a few of the finest actors of Bollywood. How has been the experience? Anything specific you want to share?
Working with senior artists is always beneficial. With time I have realized that every actor has his/her own thought process and mechanism of getting into a character and that is what makes them unique. It has enlightened me to discover my own mechanism and develop it to make my performance better than before. I feel blessed that I’m getting the opportunity to learn and apply this art.
How do you take rejections in the professional world?
It’s all about being positive and hard work. Plabita Borthakur’s parents have always taught me to give 100 per cent and leave it to almighty and destiny. And that is what I have been doing all these years. I am not a very ambitious girl, and I try to go with the flow. I strongly believe that if something doesn’t work, there is something better waiting for me and that is what keeps me moving with a smile and positivity.
What’s your take on the recent #MeToo movement?The movement is great, it’s not easy to speak up about these issues and now people are getting the confidence to speak up. But it’ll be great if the media doesn’t try to sensationalize because that somehow takes down the seriousness of it.
How did acting happen to you? Tell us about your journey to the silver screen.
Plabita Borthakur has been brought up in a family, where my dad used to compose music and my mom is into writing lyrics. They always supported performing arts and motivated me and my sister of going beyond normal academic education and take part in drama, music, and singing competition. With time I realized that my career should be something that I should not get bored of and acting came as the inner calling. After graduation, I did a diploma course at Barry John Acting Studio and started giving auditions. And then, Lipstick Under My Burkha happened. In simple words, my journey to the silver screen had been very simple and straightforward. (laughs)
You were nominated as the most promising actor for your impeccable acting in Lipstick Under My Burkha. How does it feel to be under the public eye?
It was exciting and at the same time surprising for me to be nominated. I will not say that I didn’t expect this, but yes, this has given me a good push and I am expecting to do more challenging roles in the near future. As far as the public eyes are concerned, its part and parcel of the profession and one has to live with it.
Women who talk about things openly, express their feelings or speak their mind, are now called as ‘feminazis’. What is your take on that?
Personally, I don’t like the term ‘feminazis’. Categorizing people on the basis of their fundamental rights is not justified. We live in a democratic country and everyone has the right to speak their mind and react to things. In my opinion, there is no need to categorize women on the basis of what they speak and how they react. We should try to concentrate on other issues that are of more importance.
You have worked with a few of the finest actors of Bollywood. How has been the experience? Anything specific you want to share?
Working with senior artists is always beneficial. With time I have realized that every actor has his/her own thought process and mechanism of getting into a character and that is what makes them unique. It has enlightened me to discover my own mechanism and develop it to make my performance better than before. Plabita Borthakur feels blessed that she is getting the opportunity to learn and apply this art.
How do you take rejections in the professional world?
It’s all about being positive and hard work. Plabita Borthakur says my parents have always taught me to give the 100 per cent and leave it to almighty and destiny. And that is what I have been doing all these years. I am not a very ambitious girl, and I try to go with the flow. I strongly believe that if something doesn’t work, there is something better waiting for me and that is what keeps me moving with a smile and positivity.
What’s your take on the recent #MeToo movement?
The movement is great, it’s not easy to speak up about these issues and now people are getting the confidence to speak up. But it’ll be great if the media doesn’t try to sensationalize because that somehow takes down the seriousness of it.
Rapid Fire
Your biggest obsession: music, travel, food
The best way to impress you: is not to try to impress
If you had a tattoo, it would be: I have one. It’s a doodle of two people listening to an iPod with a splitter and two headphones. I would like to get a Gemini tattoo too!
Your wildest fantasy: get an RV and travel the world in it
A song that describes your life perfectly: the show by Lenka
First celebrity crush: Jack Johnson
One thing that you can’t do: murder
Last book you read: And the Mountains Echoed
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