Veteran actress Dolly Zahur has earned immense love from audiences through her performances in countless television dramas over the years, also performed in many films. Honoured with the Lifetime Achievement at the National Film Award, the artiste has also received the Ekushey Padak for her contribution to acting.

Although she has remained active in television, Dolly Zahur has not appeared in films for a long time. This time, however, she is returning to the big screen, playing an important role in “Domm”, directed by Redoan Rony.

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Currently, Dolly Zahur is shooting for “Domm” in a remote area of Pabna district. She said, “We are shooting on this side of Chalan Beel. It is very cold here. Still, we are continuing with the shoot. I will return only after completing the work in full.”

When asked about the reason behind her sudden return to cinema after so many years, she said, “I didn’t really want to do films again. Even if I were to return, I wanted it to be meaningful. A return should feel worthy. After receiving the proposal from Redoan Rony, I felt that it could be something good. That’s why I agreed to work in ‘Domm’.”

She added, “I haven’t worked in an BFDC, as in mainstream commercial film, for many years. When I was approached for ‘Domm’, I felt it was worth doing, and that’s how I decided. I’m hopeful it will turn out well. The story, the locations, the director—everything together gives me confidence that it will be something good.”
Speaking about director Redoan Rony, Dolly Zahur said, “Redoan Rony is a very talented director. He has done many good works and is very sincere, which reflects in his direction.”

In “Domm”, Dolly Zahur is playing the role of Afran Nisho’s mother, while her daughter-in-law is portrayed by Puja Chery. About Puja Chery, she said, “Puja is a well-mannered girl. I have known her for a long time, and she is doing well here, too.”

Dolly Zahur also mentioned that the sets have been beautifully arranged for the shoot and that all the necessary elements for quality work are in place. “We are right in the middle of Chalan Beel, and the shooting is being done here,” she said.

Meanwhile, she has also acted in a new television serial titled “Parampara”, which has recently gone on air. In addition, she received much praise for her performance in another serial directed by Tauquir Ahmed.

It is worth noting that Dolly Zahur last appeared in a film in 2011. So far, she has been seen in 161 films. Her first film was titled “Osadharon, directed by Rahim Nawaz.