Sonalee juggles films and TV with elan

A true romantic at heart, Sonalee Chaudhuri loves to read

fantasy

tales — stories of kings, queen, demons and magicians. No wonder she is enjoying her screen stint as the Begum in Aladin (Arabbya Rajani). Talking about her experience, the actress said, “I have grown up reading stories of Arabbya Rajani and I am enjoying the part I play in the show. I’ve always loved watching fantasy films and serials,” said the actress.

The maha episode of Aladin (Arabbya Rajani) sees

Aladdin

and Nafisa entering the land of dolls. Aladin, a poor boy from the streets of Samaraa, realises his destiny as he joins forces with the genie of the magic lamp and Nafisa, the warrior daughter of the

Sultan

of Samaraa. Together they embark on an adventure through different magical lands, fighting several magical demons and enemies, to overthrow the vile and evil Kabul Pasha, the dark sorcerer, who has overthrown the Sultan and established his tyrannical rule over Samaraa. As they learn the horrific truth behind the plight of the people of the kingdom, they have a close encounter with the demon of the land himself. With Kabul pasha hunting them down on the one hand and the demon of the land on the other, will genie be able to save them? Well, that’s for you to find out.

Besides

TV

, Sonalee is also part of Sandip Chowdhury’s film, Bidrohini, where she plays Rituparna Sengupta’s sister. “Today was the last day of Bidrohini’s shoot. I play Ritudi’s sister in this film, who gets raped by her brother-in-law. The film shows how Ritudi as a police officer takes revenge on him. Ritudi is a pleasure to work with as she is extremely supportive on the sets.”