Jummo ICON June Issue featuring Stars:
Name: Nantu Chakma
Place: Rangamati, Bangladesh
Profession: Freelance Artist
"I have seen many young talented artists in this field but not many were able to hold it till the end. This art field is not an easy profession and many didn’t recognize its importance as well. Your journey will not be an easy one so you must stay rooted to what you have dreamt of and what you really want to achieve and do an in-depth study on that field to become the best of all."
- Nantu Chakma
Name: Monjuroni Dewan
Place: Mizoram, India
Profession: Model/Acting
"There were times when I really thought I would give up on my dreams and that’s why I usually tell people to keep their dreams as a secondary option and focus more onto their education and look for a secure job instead. So I was thinking people might get me wrong or I might not sound so good speaking that way. What I really want to tell the upcoming generation of the Chakmas is that we belong from a very small community, most people don’t even know about our existence. So let us make ourselves visible to the world. Keep working toward your goals and appreciate every little things you achieve because someday when you look back and see from where you’ve started and where you currently are and all the struggles that you’ve been through during your journey. Everything counts and it just feels beautiful."
- Monjuroni Dewan
Name: Rohit Chakma
Place: Mizoram, India
Profession: Youtuber
Our first priority should always be “education” as it’s the only way to change our lives and community. Besides education, explore other things such as photography, writing videography, digital marketing, programming, etc. And do not neglect the things you love and enjoy doing. Treat your hobbies as an important part of your life and it will help you to grow as a better person. To get started with YouTube or any other platform, you just need to learn the basic skills and have a definite goal. At the beginning, there’s no need to use high-end equipments, your Smartphone will work flawlessly. If you’re consistent with the things you’re doing, sooner or later you’ll get positive results. And to learn anything, use internet and your smartphone as your teacher.’
- Rohit Chakma
Name: Mangali Chakma
Place: Tripura, India
Profession: Model
"Dear upcoming youths in this field, follow your heart, there is lot of negativity out there and it will try to pull you back but you have to overcome that. Don't loose your connection to what you love just because of those negative responses.
But instead work hard, focus on improving in bringing out the best of yourself."
- Mangali Chakma
Name: Supen Chakma
Place: Tripura, India
Profession: Singer/Lyricist
“Hardship comes on the way, and even with all those hurdles stay connected to your interests. In the future when I become established, I will always be there to help the youths in every way possible, in whatever way I can within my capacity and try to help others who want to establish their career/dream in this field.”
- Supen Chakma