SIMPLY ABSTRACT
Bipasha Hayat is a woman of many talents. Over the years, the gifted artist has explored different dimensions of arts and culture, be it acting, scriptwriting, singing or painting. In a recent interview with Rafi Hossain, she speaks about her philosophy of life, her thoughts and her career.
30 August 2019, 18:00 PM
OF SINGLES & MELODIES
Breaking the stereotypes, talented singers, Xefer and Tashfee are taking it up a notch with their confidence. Recently, the rising stars sat with Star Showbiz, and talked about their passions, careers and dating preferences.
9 August 2019, 18:00 PM
CREATING THE BIG PICTURE
RAFI HOSSAIN: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we have with us, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. Farooki, your film, ‘Shonibaar Bikel,’ has won two independent jury awards at the ‘Moscow International Film Festival’, has been nominated for ‘CineCo Pro Award’ at the ‘Munich Festival’, and was included in the official selection of ‘Sydney Film Festival’.
2 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Swapnajaal Giasuddin Selim's Finest Work!
As Bengali people, we tend to exaggerate everything whether it be praise or critique. Thus, many may think that I am exaggerating about my feelings for Swapnajaal. I'll be honest here, Giasuddin Selim is my friend and he has been my friend for a very long time. We have grown up in Dhaka's embrace and we have often had our differences regarding different subjects. However, one thing I cannot deny at all is the
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Runa Khan - The Side We Never See
Runa Khan is the Founder and Executive Director of Friendship. Aside from being a renowned figure in social services, she is a published author of eight books. Even though she is well known for her development and humanitarian work, she is a very cultural-minded individual who has represented Bangladesh internationally and promoted its culture. Star Showbiz is proud to present you with the revolutionary who has constantly stepped out of the life of comfort and privilege in order to help the less fortunate; as she sits down for an honest interview with Rafi Hossain.
9 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Gaan Piriti
Bangladesh and Kolkata are two different entities, but essentially have the same heart. SVF Music's motto for the immensely
23 February 2018, 18:19 PM
Building a Cultural Bridge to China
I have already mentioned how my first-time visit to China was a memorable one and has been a fruitful experience all throughout. Attending the workshop thanks to the invitation by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio,
15 December 2017, 18:00 PM
The Road to China
The State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People's Republic of China (SAPPRFT) invited participants from ten selected Silk Road countries to attend a conference on how to improve media communication between the respective countries. Rafi Hossain, Editor of Star Showbiz, was one of the invitees. He narrates his experience that he accumulated on the very productive and wholesome trip.
15 December 2017, 18:00 PM
The Silk Road Film Festival and Why You Should Care
To participate in the festival I, along with my colleagues, were invited to Fuzhou, the capital of southeastern China's Fujian province, which is a sprawling industrial and transportation hub. We flew to Fuzhou before the festival.
15 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Syed Jamil Ahmed's RIZWAN
For years, I have thought that Syed Jamil Ahmed has a magic box, from which he brings out amazing productions one after another.
15 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Connecting the World Through Films
This year's Locarno Festival was special for many reasons. Although people from all over the world participate in the prestigious film
8 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Sophie Bourdon and Sarah Schiesser - The Faces behind the “Open Doors” Initiative
Sophie Bourdon and Sarah Schiesser are two people who have been working relentlessly for the success of the acclaimed “Open Doors”
8 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Locarno Festival 2017
Film festivals are held with prominence in all countries. Out of the countless that exist, 14/15 international film festivals are awaited
8 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Rubaiyat Hossain “Open Doors” for Young Directors
Rubaiyat Hossain is a promising young director from Bangladesh, who has garnered many international accolades in film festivals all
8 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Mithila Farzana
Mithila Farzana: Those of us who have come a long way and are being well appreciated are all doing well and have come from a very
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Cannes Diary
Indian film “Masaan” was screened at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on May 19 in the Un Certain Regard section and received standing
20 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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3 May 2015, 16:52 PM
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
The Daily Star has just celebrated its 24th birthday last Friday.
20 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Clearing the air
Tomorrow we celebrate a very important day to us all over the world; International Women's Day.
6 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Straightest Path to SUCCESS
The difference that lies between the world of television and cinema has been present for as long as one can remember.
27 February 2015, 18:00 PM