Without hard times, I wouldn’t know the true nature of people: Sohana Saba

Originally debuting as a dancer, actress Sohana Saba didn't confine herself to just that. She proceeded to make a name for herself in the film industry, with movies like "Aayna","Priyatomeshu", and "Chandragrahan".

She also received a lot of appreciation for her role as Anarkoli in the Hoichoi web-series, "Boli".

Tomorrow is the birthday of the stunning actress. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star she talked about her personal life and career.

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Recently, you can be seen spending a lot of time traveling. How have you been enjoying life right now?

You can only enjoy life if you want to. Life flows like a river, meeting the sea, eventually becoming waves. Once, I too was like the waves of the sea, but one incident in my life made me an isolated person.

The happiness and the beauty of life was lost. I was far away from the waves of life. As no pain in our life is permanent, I pulled myself out of this dark place.

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I have been living alone for seven years now. It would not have been possible without the support of my family, who have always stood by my side. Now, I am content with whatever I have.

Currently, I am busy raising my son. Everyone makes mistakes, and I did too. But above all, life is beautiful.

Did you ever have to struggle?

I think every creative person has to struggle at some point in their lives. It has been three years since my father passed away. Having a father is everything for a girl. Right now, I am going against the flow. I am grateful for the hardship that God has given me. If He hadn't given me the hard times, I wouldn't know the true nature of some people.

Did you discover yourself while processing the struggles?

After my divorce, I wasn't in my senses for a long time. A girl can be the strongest when she has the support of her father. I also thought that, no matter what happens, I will stand on my feet.

Seeing my son grow up, has been a surreal experience. Now, he has become the person that gives me strength. That's how I rediscovered myself.

At present, I feel pure, almost like gold. I am an independent woman who is now in the right place.

Tomorrow is your birthday. Do you have any special plans for the occasion?

On every birthday, I go somewhere far away to celebrate. This time, I will travel to Singapore. Today, I will spend time with my family and celebrate my birthday with them. Then, I will go to Singapore tomorrow, and will come back before my son's birthday, which is just around the corner. Then, we will celebrate his birthday.