Cover Story

Cover Story

Cover Story / LADIES & GENTLEMEN

The shooting for this project was during the pandemic, but the situation was not as bad back then as it is now. We shot the film around February and March of this year.

3y ago

The wonders of parenthood

Rafi Hossain: Please tell us a bit about how your experience has been the past few months.

3y ago

PERSONAL MUSINGS

Rafi Hossain: Today we are joined by special guests, Ramendu Majumdar, Ferdousi Majumdar and Tropa Majumdar. Do either of you, Ramendu Majumdar or Ferdousi Majumdar wish that maybe Tropa learnt music before heading straight into acting?

3y ago

The graceful tagore singer

Rafi Hossain: Today we have with us, Shama Rahman. Do you want to tell me about some of your mentors?

4y ago

THE BOND OF FRIENDSHIP AND CULTURE

Rafi Hossain: Today, we have two guests with us, Honourable Ambassador of Japan, ITO Naoki sir and our beloved singer, songwriter, and actor Tahsan Khan.

4y ago

GRACEFUL DANCERS

Rafi Hossain: Today, we have the mother-daughter duo Sharmila Banerjee and Sudeshna Swayamprabha. We have been in a place where we do not know what the future holds for any forms of art. What do you both think the future holds for dance?

4y ago

ENTHRALLING TWO BENGALS

Jaya Ahsan, a prominent actor adored in both Bangladesh and Kolkata never ceases to disappoint her fan followers.

4y ago

INTO THE WEB

I don’t get offended when called a young director; I rather like it. I have jointly directed two web series with Tanim Noor so far: Money Honey 1, 2

4y ago

Misir Ali Impartially!

I have only been trying to focus on my works, rather than focusing on publicity and self-promotions. These days most of the people somewhat seem to be giving all their efforts in branding themselves. I absolutely oppose this practice. I believe that if we work hard, our efforts will be recognized beyond any need for publicity.

6y ago

With Inflammable Truth... Dohon

I am very excited! The previous interviews I had to attend took place when I was shooting for the film. But this is my first interview after I have finished the shooting and watched the whole production in a go. Now my excitement has almost doubled with the added confidence the screening has given me.

6y ago

On "Hasina - A Daughter's Tale"

Bangladesh is a land of possibilities; here nothing is impossible and I say these both in a positive and negative light. Till now, as a person I grew up learning more and more about this country every day.

6y ago

NANDITA DAS RELIVING WITH MANTO

Critically acclaimed for her radiant display of acting and directional genius, Nandita Das believes in her heart that the core purpose of film-making is creating a difference through felicitous molding of perceptions.

6y ago

Nayok hits the home run!

With each passing day, 'Nayok', starring the sensational Bappy Chowdury and Adhora Khan, is setting new benchmarks at the box-office and dominating the movie theatres around the country. In a lively adda with Rafi Hossian, the 'Nayok' team shares their success story and discusses the current state of the Bangladeshi film industry.

6y ago

Mithila on #MeToo movement

In a recent interview with Rafi Hossain, Rafiath Rashid Mithila talks about gender related social issues and her initiatives to address them.

6y ago

The Flamboyant Songbird Speaks

Mitali Mukherjee has carved a special place in the hearts of the music lovers with her timeless songs and Ghazals. Her melodious voice has made remarkable contributions to the growth of Bangla music both in Bangladesh and India. This week, in an interview with Rafi Hossain, the songstress shares her tale of love, successes and passions.

6y ago

Celebrating Life 'Lifetime Achievement' award 2018

I was reached by Mahfuz Anam bhai a few months back. On the phone he told me he was considering me as the perfect match for this year's Standard Chartered-The Daily Star Celebrating Life 'Lifetime Achievement' award.

6y ago

A star studded evening

The 11th gala of the Standard Chartered-The Daily Star Celebrating Life was held on October 12, 2018 at the International Convention City, Bashundhara.

6y ago

Debi emerges

Anam Biswas and Jaya Ahsan have recently made a film adaptation of Humayun Ahmed's popular novel Debi. The movie of the same name is set to hit the theatres later this month. In a lively adda with Rafi Hossain, the Debi stars talk about the making of the movie and discuss the philosophies of the eminent novelist.

6y ago