Raihan Rafi (Bengali: রায়হান রাফি; born 3 March 1989)[2] is a Bangladeshi film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for his directorial debut, Poramon 2 (2018) produced by Abdul Aziz and under the banner of Jaaz Multimedia. The film won awards in three categories at Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Most Critic Movie of the Year, Best Actor and Best Actress.[3] He won Blender's Choice The Daily Star Awards for Best Screenwriter of the film Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi (2021) steaming and released on Chorki.[4][5]
Raihan Rafi | |
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রায়হান রাফি | |
Born | [1] Sylhet, Bangladesh | 3 March 1989
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2015–present |
Organization | Kanon Films |
Notable work | Poramon 2, Dahan, Poran Toofan |
Career
editHe began his film career in 2018 with Poramon2 and Dahan. In 2021, his first web film has released named Janowar.[6][7][8]
Filmography
editFilms
edit† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Director | Screenplay | Story | Note | Ref. |
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2018 | Poramon 2 | Debut film | [9] | |||
Dahan | [10] | |||||
2022 | Poran | [11] | ||||
Damal | [12] | |||||
2023 | Surongo | [13] | ||||
2024 | Toofan | [14] | ||||
TBA | Toofan 2 † | TBA | TBA | [15] | ||
TBA | Noor † | TBA | TBA | Filming | [16] | |
TBA | Premik † | TBA | TBA | Announced | [17] |
Webfilms
editYear | Film | Director | Screenplay | Story | Notes | Ref. |
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2020 | Janowar | Webfilm on Cinematic | [18] | |||
2021 | The Dark Side of Dhaka | Webfilm on iTheatre | [19] | |||
Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Webfilm on Chorki | [20] | ||||
2022 | Taan | Webfilm on Chorki | [21] | |||
Floor Number 7 | Webfilm on Chorki | [22] | ||||
Nishwas | Webfilm on Chorki | |||||
2023 | Friday | Webfilm on Binge; Also co-producer | [23] | |||
2024 | Maya | Webfilm on Binge |
Short films
editYear | Film | Director | Story | Producer | Note | Ref. |
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2016 | Janer Desh Bangladesh | [24] | ||||
Ajob Baksho | [25] | |||||
The Story Of Ratan | [26] | |||||
Digital Movie and Theater | Produced by Jaaz Multimedia | |||||
2017 | Zahir | [27] | ||||
2018 | Agami | |||||
2019 | 3 Minute 5 Taka | |||||
Nirbak | ||||||
Arranged Marriage 2 | ||||||
Projapotir Bhalobasha | ||||||
Sacrifice | ||||||
Chithi | ||||||
2020 | Connection | [28] | ||||
Oxygen | [29] | |||||
2021 | Eida Kopal |
Awards
editYear | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | Blender's Choice–The Daily Star Awards | Best Screenwriter | Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Won | [30] |
References
edit- ^ "Raihan Rafi". Topcount. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Raihan Rafi's birth date". www.digit.in. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ মেরিল প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার উঠল যাদের হাতে. Dhaka Times (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ পোড়ামন ২ খ্যাত পরিচালক রায়হান রাফি'র স্বপ্নের পথচলা. Probashir Diganta (in Bengali). 4 September 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ জাজের 'পোড়ামন ২' সিনেমার সহযোগী অলটাইম. Janakantha (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ ট্রেলারেই ভয়ঙ্কর নির্মমতার আভাস দিলেন রাফী. Channel i (in Bengali). 7 October 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ যে কারণে প্রশংসায় ভাসছে 'জানোয়ার'!. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ সত্য ঘটনা অবলম্বনে নির্মিত সিনেমা জানোয়ার. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "'Poramon 2': A reprisal of 'Romeo and Juliet'". Dhaka Tribune. 15 September 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ প্রথম দিনেই বাজিমাত করলো 'দহন' - বিনোদন. The Daily Observer (in Bengali). Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ Samaddar, Ashley Shoptorshi (14 July 2022). "Poran: Love, betrayal, bloodshed, and so much more". The Daily Star. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Razz and Mim spark instant chemistry in 'Damal'". The Daily Star. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "First look of Afran Nisho's 'Surongo' out". The Daily Star. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Shakib Khan, Raihan Rafi conjure up a 'Toofan'". The Daily Star. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (14 July 2024). "Raihan Rafi confirms 'Toofan 2' cast lineup". The Daily Star. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Why did the censor board halt Raihan Rafi's 'Noor'?". The Daily Star. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Shakib Khan signs his next film with Raihan Rafi". New Age. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ মানুষ এতটা পছন্দ করবে আশা করিনি. Sarabangla (in Bengali). 15 January 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ রাফির 'দ্য ডার্ক সাইড অব ঢাকা'র পাঁচ গল্পে ছয় শিল্পী. Sarabangla (in Bengali). 6 May 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "'Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi': A story true to its name". The Business Standard. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Siam, Bubly pair up for Raihan Rafi's 'Taan'". The Daily Star. 3 January 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Raihan Rafi's Floor Number 7 to hit Chorki this Eid-ul-Fitr". The New Nation. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Raihan Rafi's 'Friday' stirs up plagiarism claims". The Daily Star. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ^ জিতলেও বাংলাদেশ, হারলেও বাংলাদেশ (ভিডিও). Risingbd.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ আসছে 'আজব বাক্স'-এর সিক্যুয়াল. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 9 June 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ বিশ্বসিনেমার সৃজনশীল পোস্টার সমাচার I Egiye Cholo I এগিয়ে চলো. এগিয়ে চলো (in Bengali). 16 January 2018. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ জাহির কেন আলাদা? (ভিডিও). Poriborton (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ তাহসান-মিমের 'কানেকশন'. এই সময় (in Bengali). 26 May 2020. Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ বেদনার 'অক্সিজেন' ছড়িয়ে দিলেন মাহি (ভিডিও). Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ^ "Full winners' list for Blender's Choice-The Daily Star Awards 2021". The Daily Star. 4 September 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
External links
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