Sweety did not emerge on the scene as an actress initially. As a matter of fact she was among that generation of models who bought a complete roundabout change to the advertising scene in Bangladesh. She began her modelling career with Afzal Hossain's Diamond Brand in 1991. "I was interested in modelling and went with a friend of mine for the screen test. Within a week I was called for the shoot. But I was so nervous and uncomfortable in front of the camera that it took me 12 takes to give my first shot." However, later when she saw herself on TV she couldn't believe it was the same girl.

After that first commercial Sweety understood she needed grooming and went to a grooming school. Later on, Afzal Hossain's advice she also enrolled herself in the 'theatre school' in Baily Road. "Soon I overcame my nervousness and acted in my first ever play Spordha by Abdullah Mamun. I won accolades for my role in that. I also continued full fledged with the ramp, still and TV modelling."

"After four years I did my first ever television serial Shopner prithibi. It was with Mamunur Rashid's serial Shundori that my name finally changed from model Sweety to actress Sweety. That was another positive step in my career," informs this Virgo. Some of her highly acclaimed serials are Dokanir bou, Haraner nath jamai, Roopali nodir dheu, Jamila and Labonno probha.

These days Sweety hardly takes modelling assignments. She says in explanation, "I cannot concentrate and give my best to two things at the same time. I had my share of fame for modelling and thought it was time to broaden my horizons. In acting I have to play out the character of so many different people; in modelling the scope was limited during our times: we had to be beautiful well groomed women just showcasing a product."

Asking her the pros and cons of being a popular artiste, Sweety says, " I feel very embarrassed and bad when I go to a marriage or a religious festival and people around forget the main occasion and either come up to me or keep whispering about me. On the other hand I enjoy the love the audience showers on me. On the streets I am often stopped for a quick chit chat and I like talking with my fans."

Talking about some of the ongoing mega serials she says, "While there are plenty of single episodes going on air; I think Dokhiner janala khola, alo ashey alo fire jay by Mezbaur Rahman Shumon has been made brilliantly. It will be aired on Rtv tomorrow (November 10) of this month. It is the story of a girl who is mentally imbalanced. In our society such a person is branded as being mad. But no one delves into the details of why she/he becomes so."

Has Sweety's family life been affected by her tight and busy schedule? Sweety exclaims "I am perfectly happy and so is my family. For some reason general people think our lifestyle is very different and that we neglect our family, this is applicable especially for women. But our job is like any other professional job. For that matter I think it is less hectic than a private job where the hours are crazy. Why are they not accused?"

Last but not the least, Sweety requests the people of Bangladesh all around the globe to watch Bangladeshi channels more than ever before. "We have great entertainment on our channels; why should we watch foreign channels when they don't even air our channels in their country? This is also a form of patriotism," she concludes.