‘Guwahati with its natural beauty has the potential to develop as a suitable place for shooting films’

Young, talented and beautiful, actress Nishita Goswami has managed to entrap the hearts of many across Assam. She has proved her mettle over a short span of time with dozens of films, many stage performances and still more television productions.

Nishita was only six when she first faced the camera with her mother Moloya Goswami, a veteran and national award-winning actress. Having worked in a Bengali film Kooli recently, Nishita is now awaiting offers from the South and Mumbai.

Born in Guwahati, the actress is attached to the city and has an interest in its progress over the years.

“I did my schooling in Jagiroad, which was not very far from Guwahati. My parents were there, but whenever I got the opportunity, I used to come down to the city, especially during the holidays.

“In 1999, my family permanently shifted to Guwahati and I got admitted to Handique Girls’ College. My college days were full of fun and beautiful memories. My friends and I used to visit Dighalipukhuri, Nehru Park and the best of restaurants at Panbazar,” Nishita says while taking a break from her busy schedule.

Soon after finishing her college, Nishita got extremely busy with her acting career and started visiting different places and metros. But Guwahati has been her first love and according to her book, it still is the best place to live in despite its many flaws.

“Yes, Guwahati is yet to develop in many areas to become a truly modern metropolis. The roads are bad, the traffic chaotic, there are problems of waterlogging and the city suffers from drinking water crisis,” she says.

“Despite these, I consider the city to be one of the best and safest places to live in. People are warm, emotional and sensitive by nature, not rude or aggressive like folks in some other cities in the country. In fact, you will always find a helping hand in the time of crisis,” she adds.

Nishita is happy that the city has shown a tendency towards growth during the last two to three years. Shopping malls, multiplexes and branded showrooms are being set up.

The National Games, 2007 had led to the creation of international-level sporting infrastructure.

Many important events, including the recently concluded international tea convention, has brought optimism and hope that Guwahati is well and truly on its way towards progress.

“But the city has paid a price for its development. The city’s greenery and forests have been destroyed. I am deeply pained to see the destruction of beautiful hills in Guwahati. I believe Guwahati is one of the very few cities blessed with rich natural resources. So, we must play a responsible role to protect and preserve it,” Nishita said.

According to Nishita, Guwahati with its natural beauty has the full potential to develop as a suitable place for shooting films. Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio Society in Kahilipara should be developed as a film city, she adds.