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  • A Melodious BOND

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we have with us a very special guest —Mitali Mukherjee. Mitali, we are very happy to have you here with us.

  • Long-Distance PANDEMIC

    Rafi Hossain:Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today we are here to have a conversation with two renowned names of both Bangladesh and West Bengal: Rafiath Rashid Mithila and Srijit Mukherji. Srijit, do you agree that Mithila is quite popular in West Bengal as well?

  • Future of Bangladeshi web series

    “In these current times, I find it hard to make projects where I can fully express my emotions and not get criticised by people. I am honestly scared to make movies or web series at times because I know that if I make something that people might find even a little indecent, I would be putting my life at risk.

  • Breathe into the verse of life

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with a very special guest, Asaduzzaman Noor. Noor bhai, tell us about your recent poetry based on the murder of George Floyd.

  • FOOD for thought

    During this unprecedented crisis, everyone from the entertainment industry is trying to keep themselves safe and also others safe by staying indoors.

  • Into the world of HUMOUR

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. According to many, Bangladeshis aren’t capable of making people laugh, but today’s guest, Shaju Khadem, breaks that stereotype. Shaju, thank you for giving us your time.

  • On Endurance And Changes

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with Rokeya Prachy. Thank you for giving us your time. You have had many ups and downs in your life. Could you tell us about your journey?

  • The Musician’s MUSE

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with Kona. Kona, you have been releasing hit songs on the regular. Do you release the songs on ‘YouTube’?

  • LOVE online: Mithila & Srijit

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, I am joined by Srijit Mukherji and Rafiath Rashid Mithila. I would like to thank the both of you for giving us your time. How do you maintain a long-distance relationship?

  • Life Onstage

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with Sarah Zaker. In 2018, ‘Nagorik’ held their 50th anniversary, and to celebrate it, they announced that they will be holding a festival which would focus on new artists.

  • Balance of LIFE

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with Champa. Is there any reason for avoiding us this long?

  • HEERA On Silver Screen

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with popular model and actor Heera. Heera, you recently finished shooting for a film. Could you tell us more about that?

  • Shahidul Alam Sachchu

    OVER THE TOP

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. We are here with the popular actor Shahidul Alam Sachchu. Thank you for giving us your time. You may disagree with me, but it seems that you exaggerate your acting sometimes. Do you do it because the director instructed you to do so, or is it because you get immersed in the role so much that it happens naturally?

  • A Talk on Actor’s Equity

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with the newly elected members of ‘The Actors’ Equity’ Bangladesh: Shahiduzzaman Selim, Azad Abul Kalam, Ahsan Habib Nasim and Rawnak Hasan. Congratulations to you all!

  • SILHOUETTES OF THE STAGE

    I already had the script ready for Khoabnama, and wanted to make it for a while now. So, when Nagorik came up with this wonderful project, I seized the opportunity.

  • Veteran Singer Runa Laila

    A NEW MILESTONE

    Rafi Hossain: First of all, congratulations on receiving this year’s ‘National Film Award’. How many of them have you won so far?

  • Diversity in Creation

    Celebrating the release of their new album, ‘Noyon Joler Gaan’, the popular folk-fusion band, ‘Joler Gaan’, sat down with Rafi Hossain for an exclusive interview.

  • RENDEZVOUS WITH THE Dancing Divas

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we have with us Sudeshna, Orthy, Snata and Rachel. In our country, even though many learn classical dance, few choose it as their career. What do you think are the reasons behind this?

  • Popular Actor Afran Nisho

    NISHO'S pursuits

    I will definitely keep Afzal bhai’s advice in mind. So many dramas are being made these days.

  • Mehzabien Chowdhury

    Under the Spotlight

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we’re here with Mehzabien Chowdhury. Thank you for giving us your time.

  • 12 Years of Celebrating Life

    Like every year, the Celebrating Life contest had a specific theme. This year’s theme was Folk Heritage of Bangladesh — a topic intended to uphold and celebrate the rural life and festivities of Bangladesh.

  • Singer Minar Rahman

    THE DANPITE GAANWALA

    Rafi Hossain: Minar, for how long have you been involved in the music industry?

  • Bangladeshi Famous Filmmakers

    DIRECTORS RENDITION

    When I started off working in the industry, directors shared a unique bond. We used to meet-up a lot and communicate with each other.

  • Popular Actor Arefin Shuvoo

    Unconventional PURSUITS

    Rafi Hossain: Fans regard you as a great film hero, and they expect to see you in many films. Sadly, you don’t do projects frequently. Why is that?

  • Familiar Faces of Bangladesh Television Industry

    FACES OF Teledrama

    Rafi Hossain: Where do you all think our television and film industry is headed?

  • Actor Ferdous Ahmed

    ACE OF HEARTS

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with the one and only, Ferdous Ahmed. I have been wanting to ask you something for quite some time now.

  • Bipasha Hayat

    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.

  • Singer Habib Wahid

    KING OF FUSION

    Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with the musician, Habib. Thank you for your time. Recently, you have released two new songs. What is the response you received for them?

  • Singer Xefer

    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.

  • Mostafa Sarwar Farooki

    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’.

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