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?
Zafir huq
He is the lead guitarist of the band 'Nemesis'; he also worked as an advertiser at 'Grey Dhaka'. This week he shares bits and pieces of his journey with Star Showbiz.
Victory Only Comes After Hardship - Maria Manda
Maria Manda, the talented midfielder is one of the best footballers in Bangladeshi women's football. She was the captain of the Bangladeshi under-15 team that won the 'South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup'.
Hard Work Increases Scope for Success - Liton Das
To me success is like a stairway I am climbing. I also see it as an inspiration to do more. Something that will make me more interested in doing something.
I Could Convert My Fear into My Strength - Anam Biswas
'Debi' has been in the watchlist of perhaps every single Bengali film lover in 2018. The screen adaptation of prominent author Humayun Ahmed's novel created a mass sensation before it was even released. Even though it starred actors like Jaya Ahsan and Chanchal Chowdhury, debutant director Anam Biswas did not fail to attract the spotlight, as his exquisite efforts behind the camera hardly went unnoticed.
Films Should Remain Beyond Contractual Confinements - Suborna Senjutee
The beginning half of the year 2018 had been rather stressful for me. I was not entirely sure of my plans and proceedings.
Songs are Only a Part of the Supreme Quintessence of Music - Rahul Ananda
One of the members of the infamous troupe 'Joler Gaan', Rahul Ananda holds his sincere expertise, be it writing lyrics, doing tunes or crafting musical instruments. He has been a long time member of the theatres as well. Band 'Joler Gaan' has now reached its 12th year of creating wondrous music that carries the smell of our motherland. And Rahul Ananda has been nominated as the singer under the spotlight for 2018.
'Debi' has changed multiple things in my life - Sabnam Faria
Sabnam Faria won the hearts of audiences with her very first drama. She never had to look back from then. Drama after drama, she has proven her excellence in acting as well as abundance of charisma.
Each of my songs have a different appeal to me - Minar Rahman
Minar Rahman has established himself as a singing sensation, especially for the country's youth, with his hard work and pure dedication. From 'Shada' to 'Jhoom' – Minar has now been in the industry for ten successful years, and plans to conquer the years to come with equal efforts.
I Believe in Creating a Difference through My Works - Siam Ahmed
My first film Poramon 2 was released early in 2018. The plethora of love and affection it brought me was beyond my expectations. It was a huge commercial success, too. All in all, it was like a dream debut where I could not ask for any better.
I have always wanted to be Pooja Sengupta - Pooja Sengupta
Pooja Sengupta is one of the known faces in Bangladesh's dance scene. 2018 was a quite busy year for her. As a Bangladeshi, she was the first dancer to have performed in Philippines and China. There, she has received the praise of many. While conversing with Star Showbiz, she was telling these stories.