Raihan Rafi
Eid blockbusters: Top films, songs, and OTT hits steal the show
Several movies, songs, and OTT content have hit the screens and digital platforms during Eid ul-Azha, garnering significant attention and applause from audiences. Among them, the spotlight has prominently shone on the movie "Toofan", directed by Raihan Rafi.
19 June 2024, 18:05 PM
Experience the ‘Toofani’ journey, say no to piracy: Shakib Khan
Today, the much awaited Shakib Khan starrer ‘’Toofan” finally arrived in cinemas. 123 halls are screening the Raihan Rafi directorial project.
17 June 2024, 05:21 AM
‘Toofan’ trailer out: A glimpse into the dark world of a gangster
The trailer opens with a chilling voiceover from Chanchal Chowdhury, describing the titular character, Toofan, with the lines: "He is not humane, he is not savage either, Toofan is what he wanted to be…monster (rakkhosh)." This sets the tone for the dark and intense journey of Toofan, portrayed by Shakib Khan, from his adolescence to his rise as a notorious national-level criminal.
15 June 2024, 15:45 PM
Meet Tahsan Shuvo, the young lyricist behind ‘Toofan’ title track
The release of the energetic title track of “Toofan” (titled after the film) several days ago, amped up its reception across social media platforms almost immediately. Notably, Tahsan Shuvo, the man behind many title tracks for Bengali films, was also the one who penned the lyrics of the song.
14 June 2024, 12:42 PM
‘Toofan’ sees record advance ticket sales ahead of Eid premiere
Shakib Khan's latest film, "Toofan”, is set to premiere on Eid-ul-Azha, and advance ticket sales began 10 days prior to the release. Remarkably, 40 percent of tickets for the initial days have already been sold.
10 June 2024, 05:37 AM
Toofan’s ‘Ura Dhura’ drops on Shakib’s silver jubilee in industry
Since the teaser of the song “Lage Ura Dhura” from the film “Toofan” was released last Saturday, anticipation for the full song grew rapidly among fans. Today, the makers have finally released the song to celebrate Shakib Khan’s silver jubilee in showbiz.
28 May 2024, 13:30 PM
Raihan Rafi opposes censor board's move to halt 'Omimangshito' release
Upon receiving the concerning letter today noon, the director of the web-film, Raihan Rafi, pressed home his protest and concern over the undue censorship of the film’s content, stating it is against the creative freedom of filmmakers.
25 April 2024, 10:19 AM
Film Censor Board halts release of film allegedly based on Sagar-Runi murder case
The release of the Raihan Rafi directorial much-anticipated film "Omimangshito" has been halted by the Bangladesh Film Censor Board due to allegations of depicting real-life gruesome murder incidents.
25 April 2024, 07:45 AM
Shakib Khan starts shooting for ‘Toofan’ in India
Shakib Khan has recently traveled to India to commence filming of Raihan Rafi's "Toofan", starting today. The shoot is scheduled to last for a month.
15 April 2024, 05:00 AM
‘Omimangshito’ won’t be screened this Eid
Raihan Rafi's highly anticipated web-film "Omimangshito" will not be available on iScreen this Eid-ul-Fitr, due to complications with censorship.
9 April 2024, 08:34 AM
Official first look of ‘Toofan’ thrills fans
Earlier, director Raihan Rafi had promised fans that a storm would brew on social media with the release of the first look at 4:00pm.
27 March 2024, 10:58 AM
‘Poran’ is my career-favourite film: Bidya Sinha Mim
In conversation with The Daily Star, the actress shared about the film’s re-release alongside her other works and more.
10 March 2024, 12:44 PM
‘Poran’ to release in Star Cineplex again
“Poran” will run in three outlets of Cineplex — Bashundhara City Mall (two shows), Sony Square (four shows), and Bali Arcade (four shows).
6 March 2024, 13:23 PM
Raihan Rafi announces ‘Omimangshito’ with intriguing teaser
Various individuals contribute perspectives to the murder investigation report, yet these journalists remain blindfolded. A reporter suggests the murder occurred at approximately 2:30am. While a third speculates that the motive behind the murder is connected to foreign influences. Meanwhile, a news report suggests that the victims may have taken their lives.
13 February 2024, 05:42 AM
Tama breaks the mould
For the first time in her career, Tama Mirza is working under the direction of renowned Indian musician and filmmaker Anjan Dutt in the musical web-series, “Dui Bondhu”. The National Film Award-winning actress talked to The Daily Star about her experience of shooting for the series, her plans throughout the year, and more.
21 January 2024, 18:05 PM
‘Would work in a movie if I’m offered a good script’: Sarika
The popular actress, known for mesmerising her audience with her charm, beauty, and acting skills, shares her aspirations for TV, OTT, and films with The Daily Star.
9 January 2024, 12:35 PM
‘Rajkumar’ and ‘Toofan’ gear up for grand-scale productions
Film director Himel Ashraf has recently stated that the shooting of superstar Shakib Khan's movie “Rajkumar” involves the most skilled technicians in the country. He further mentioned that individuals with greater expertise than those who worked on the previous film “Priyotoma”, are now part of “Rajkumar”. Therefore, the new project is expected to surpass the outcomes of “Priyotoma”.
5 January 2024, 07:14 AM
Ador Azad set to appear in an action film next
Directed by Aalok Hasan, this action-packed film has been officially announced, via a 1:23 minute-long announcement teaser showcasing the actor in the lead role. The film's story and screenplay have been penned by Ferrari Farhad.
2 January 2024, 11:06 AM
Shakib Khan, Raihan Rafi conjure up a ‘Toofan’
Hosted by Mousumi Mou, the press conference witnessed the presence of eminent author Anisul Hoque, representatives from Chorki and Alpha-i, along with journalists eager to witness the unveiling of this cinematic powerhouse.
11 December 2023, 13:27 PM
China is interested in releasing Bangla films: Raihan Rafi
Rafi explored various cities in China during his seven-day trip, noting the significant market for Hindi films, but observed fewer Indians compared to locals. These Hindi language films are dubbed in Chinese or, by using subtitles, get released for local audiences
1 December 2023, 10:24 AM