Interview
Cover Story / Staying optimistic
Rafi Hossain: Selim Bhai, how has the pandemic affected your work?
Centre Stage / Kazi Ruksana Begum
Rafi Hossain: How did you get associated with the Tower Hamlet’s Season of Bangla Drama?
chit-chat / BIJORI
I can’t describe myself in just three words. But, I would say I’m emotional, sensitive, full of life and moody.
Jaya Ahsan
This is a very special film. I was able to see life from a different perspective through it. A chance to play such an amazing character doesn’t come often, so I consider this as a big achievement.
Cover Story / The odyssey of Beauty & Fame
Rafi Hossain: Thank you for giving us time, Mim. Are you currently very busy with the promotion of your film, ‘Shapludu’?
Plugged-in / Armeen Musa
Tell us something about yourself. The answer to that is very complicated. I would say I’m just someone searching for something. I don’t know what that thing is though, as of now.
Crosstalk: Of Arts & Culture
Rafi Hossain: Rafiqun Nabi sir, can you share your thoughts on the current state of art culture in our country?
Nandita
I have been learning how to sing ever since I was four years old. My mother loved music and regularly listened to the radio when I was little.
Best Debut Film Award - Nuhash Humayun
Everyone involved in Paperfrogs worked relentlessly hard because they had faith in the story. Of course, its always great to see hard work recognized.
Up Close and Personal with Sandhi
I have recently shifted studios from Moghbazar to Niketon. I have been a lot more productive in this new studio. Even though the studio isn't complete yet, I have composed six songs within one and a half months of shifting. That is incredible considering that it used to take me a year to make six songs!
Celebs get “Uncensored” with Rafi Hossain!
‘Uncensored with Rafi Hossain' started off as a normal web-series on Star Live of the interviews that we take for Star Showbiz's cover stories. The series gained unprecedented popularity, and some of the interviews went viral overnight due to their candid and honest nature.
Up Close and Personal with Adit
Adit is a name that needs no prior introduction. The leader of the hit and trending band 'Aditarians' has proven to be one of the most versatile musicians in the country, directing songs for many hit films which include 'Voyangkor Sundor', 'Rajotto' and 'Dehorokkhi'.
Choyonika Chowdhury's Sweet Sixteen
I started directing dramas in 2001 with Shesh Belay. I will always be thankful to Mujibur Rahman of “Light & Shadow” for supporting me back then. Had he not been there, I wouldn't be able to reach where I am today.
Discovering Open Doors with Sophie Bourdon
Sophie Bourdon is the head of Open Doors at the Locarno Festival. She shares some valuable information about the sensational “Open Doors Program” that opens a window of opportunity for many new talents.
Carlo Chatrian
All through its long history Locarno Festival has remained as a place of distinction. It has always provided wonderful opportunities for new directors and actors to be discovered.
Ashfaque Ahmed Talks about Rajneeti
I personally knew Iftekharul Alam, who was a close friend of my father. He was a pioneer in film production and the intention arose from there.
Naseef Rahman
He represented Bangladesh at ‘Mister Global’, an international male beauty pageant held in Thailand. Naseef Rahman has earned
