 In 1984, Abisheganaden starred in Dick Lee's play "Bumboat"—the title song, featuring the cast, was released as a record, with "Unsaid", a duet between Lee and Abisheganaden on the flipside.In 1985, Abisheganaden returned from the States temporarily (where she moved with her husband) to act in TheatreWorks' "Love and Belacan", three playlets co-starring Lim Kay Tong.In 1986, Abisheganaden returned from the States permanently to record her second album, and played a series of live jazz shows at The Saxophone.