What’s the tea?, Fulbaria (2025)

17/07/2025

🎬 Youngest in the Game? Meet Hrifat R. Mazumder – Bangladesh’s Rising TVC Prodigy!

You know those slick ads from Grameenphone, Samsung, or the British Council that make you go “Damn, that’s clean”?
Chances are, Hrifat R. Mazumder was the visual mind behind them.

Clean. Bold. Emotionally sharp. That’s the visual signature Hrifat has been quietly crafting — and now? He’s not so quiet anymore.

⸻

🛠 From Learning the Craft to Leading the Charge

Hrifat didn’t land in the director’s seat by luck or shortcut. His journey started humbly — as an Assistant Director at Runout Films, where he worked under the mentorship of Samiur Rahman, a respected name in the commercial filmmaking space.

There, he got a front-row seat to the real hustle: chaotic sets, tight deadlines, constant rewrites, and high-pressure expectations. That was his filmmaking bootcamp — and he soaked in everything.

But the turning point came when he stepped into Indie Reels, a creative production house known for taking risks and championing fresh talent. Hrifat found his rhythm, earned his ground, and in 2024, he made a major leap — officially becoming one of the Directors at Indie Reels.

Now, he’s behind some of the biggest campaigns for brands like:

Grameenphone
Samsung
British Council
Playard Launch
CST Tyre
Banglalink

⸻

⚠️ The “Toxic Trait” That Fuels the Vision

In a recent interview, we asked Hrifat a spicy one:
What’s your biggest toxic trait as a director?

He didn’t even flinch.

“Perfectionism. I rewrite scripts or upgrade scenes on the spot — sometimes even while we’re shooting. I can’t help it. It has to feel right.”

That perfectionism may drive his team a little crazy, but it’s also what sets his work apart. Every frame matters. Every second counts.

⸻

👊 The Stigma Around Skill — and How He Breaks It

Hrifat knows what it feels like to be underestimated.

“Lack of skills is seen as a stigma in our society. But instead of defending myself, I respond with my work. My output is my reply.”

And that output? It’s been doing all the talking lately.

In just 6 years, Hrifat has risen from assistant to creative lead — directing top-tier TVCs that balance commercial sharpness with cinematic elegance. While others talk, he creates.

🧠 So, What’s Next?

Hrifat is stepping beyond the world of commercials and into something far more personal — and far more intense. He’s currently working on a psychological horror short film, his most ambitious creative leap yet.

But this isn’t just a passion project — it’s a statement.

Written by : Sazzad Sejan

13/07/2025

What’s the Tea with Raka Noshin Nower?

From Engineering Equations to Camera Directions — This Girl’s Got a Story

🚪 It All Started With a Door (and a Friend Named Rafi)

Raka didn’t plan to be a filmmaker. She was just vibing in engineering — terrified of circuits and all — when her friend Rafi, an intern at Applebox, dragged her into an audition. One foot in, and boom — she was hooked.

She started as a casting director, then moved into assistant directing, and by 2016, she was directing under Applebox’s banner. Not just working — learning. “Applebox was like my university,” she says. “I wasn’t stuck in a bubble. I was friends with filmmakers, learning how they audition, research, create magic.”

⸻

📚 She Learned, Then Taught

Raka isn’t the gatekeeping type. “Everything I learn, I instantly teach,” she says. No “Paatshala vibe” — more like, “Eita ami just shikhlam, tokei shikhaichi.” She wanted to grow with her people, not ahead of them.

She never pretended to be some film bro. She just… showed up. Observed. Asked questions. Took risks. Did the work.

⸻

⚡ 2022: The Leap Year

Now here’s the turning point.

After 10 years in the game, Raka felt something:
“I’m not a slow learner. It’s time.”

She quit Applebox. Started researching business, entrepreneurship, and how to actually own your creativity. Then on her birthday, she launched her baby:
Studio Yellow Something.

The name? “Yellow” = happiness. “Something” = because creativity can’t be boxed in.

She opened an office in Niketon, built a team, and started creating stories her way.

⸻

💬 The Industry? “Confidence is Key.”

Raka knows what people think — that filmmaking is a boys’ club. And honestly? It was.
But she’s seeing the shift.
“I used to think men dominate, but women are rising. You just need to say, ‘I can do it.’”

Now she’s pushing women to step up — write more, direct more, own their stories. Because when women tell stories, everything changes.

⸻

🎞️ What’s Next? “Mangsho Kom”

Raka just got government funding for her next short film, Mangsho Kom.
Nope, it’s not about meat.

It’s about body-shaming — specifically towards slim girls.
Yeah, the “tu boro hoye jabi” types don’t always get the mic.

In college, Raka was pushed to the back row of a dance performance because she didn’t have the “right” figure.
Now? She’s turning that exact pain into a powerful story.

They start shooting this September — and yes, it’s headed to film festivals.

⸻

💛 Final Sip of Tea?

She loves cooking. She loves feeding people.
Writing makes her lose track of time.
She could work 10 hours and still want more.
She lives for storytelling, for freedom, for meeting strangers and turning their lives into moments on screen.

Raka Noshin Nower didn’t just find her path.
She built it — in yellow.

Written By : Sazzad Sejan

06/07/2025

What’s the Tea with Farzana Bushra?

Actress. Model. Creator. PR Powerhouse. Farzana Bushra is not just wearing many hats — she’s living every role with unapologetic passion and intention. We caught up with this creative force to spill some tea on her craft, her character, and the chaos that comes with choosing ambition over rest — and why she wouldn’t have it any other way.

🔥 A Fire That Doesn’t Fizzle

When you’re simultaneously shaping campaigns, slipping into characters, curating content, and holding down a PR leadership role — people expect burnout. Not Bushra. “I haven’t been on a vacation in over a year… not because I couldn’t, but because I didn’t want to,” she tells us. “Sometimes, I needed to be the example of passion.”

Her secret? Love. Not the mushy kind — the kind that pushes you through all-nighters, keeps you showing up, and fuels a standard most would call impossible. “Acting gives me the biggest creative rush,” she says. “It’s where I get to be vulnerable, expressive, and connect deeply.”

🎬 Chokkor‑302 & The Allure of the Unpredictable

Bushra’s recent role in Chokkor‑302 didn’t just catch attention — it demanded it. Playing a complex character with negative shades in her very first film wasn’t a gamble for her, it was a mission. “Lima seems ordinary on the surface, but underneath, there’s endless depth,” she shares. “Most people start with safer roles, but I wanted to begin with something layered.”

And working alongside legends like Mosharraf Karim? “His humility and humor charmed all of us — it was a bonus to learn from the master,” she grins.

💼 The PR Girl Who Never Had to Slide Herself In

We had to ask — has she ever low-key added herself to one of her company’s PR campaigns?

She laughs. “In a way, I feel like I’m already woven into every campaign. GoZayaan feels like my baby. I never had to sneak myself into anything — we build everything together.”

After six and a half years, it’s clear that her pride comes from building something bigger than herself. “The real thrill is seeing the brand grow. That beats any quick win.”

😅 Her Excuse Game? Nonexistent.

What’s Bushra’s go-to excuse for canceling plans last minute?

She doesn’t have one — because she doesn’t cancel. “I take pride in my professionalism. I like to be mindful of people’s time.” No lies, no ghosting. Just a woman who respects her grind (and yours).

👀 The Stories She Wishes We’d Tell

Bushra’s most heartfelt moment came when asked which stories we ignore in our media. Her answer was instant: “The everyday lives of women who exist outside the spotlight.”

She calls for more nuance, more honesty — more “Priyo Maloti” and fewer clickbait extremes. “Real representation starts with the quiet stories. The ones that aren’t chasing headlines but are still changing the world.”

🎭 One Emotion She Hopes You Feel

“If my audience truly believes I am the character I’m portraying, that’s when I know the hard work has paid off.” For Bushra, it all comes down to conviction. That moment when the line between actor and character disappears? That’s the magic she lives for.

⸻

Final Sip:

Farzana Bushra isn’t just a rising star — she’s a full-blown constellation in motion. One foot in the boardroom, one on the set, and her heart in every project she touches. And the tea is? She’s just getting started. ☕✨

Written by : Sazzad Sejan

01/07/2025

What’s the Tea with Aiedid Rashid?

From heartbreak anthems to houseboats — the Level Five frontman spills all

You may know Aiedid Rashid as the voice behind “Tumi” from the film Utshob, or the dreamy nostalgia of “60’s Love.” But there’s more to this soulful singer than stage lights and Spotify streams.

By day, he’s not juggling ad clients — anymore. Aiedid clears the air:
“Haha, I don’t work in an ad agency. I used to though. I’m now the Head of Marketing at Mad Group — y’know, Madchef, Cheez, Paglababurchi. And I have a houseboat in Tanguar Haor called Sukher Bari.”
Rockstars, they’re just like us — but with cooler getaways.

So what’s harder: pleasing clients or crafting heartbreak into lyrics?
“Heartbreak. Way harder,” Aiedid says. “I’m a very emotionless person, so making pain sound poetic isn’t exactly easy.”

And when it comes to “Tumi”, people think it’s for everyone — but it wasn’t.
“I’ve never written a song for people ,But now, it’s just a song that describes love in the purest way.”

We asked: if your life came in cassette form, what moment would you rewind to?
“When I was seven,” he answers instantly. “That was when my mom and dad were in their prime. I’d love to relive those memories.”

Despite being deeply emotional in music, offstage Aiedid says he’s more chaotic than calm:
“People don’t see my cranky side. I say random, weird s**t. I’m an open book — but maybe a strange one.”

We asked about assumptions.
“Some people think I’m arrogant or not easygoing,” he laughs. “But I’m literally the most chilled person you’ll ever meet.”

No viral DMs or teary inbox confessions from Tumi —
“Just love. Pure love,” he says. “And that’s enough.”

Then came his turn to ask us:
“Do you love Tumi more than 60’s Love?”
He beat us to the punch. But he answered it anyway:
“Both are different vibes. But 60’s Love hits different. It’s nostalgic, dreamy… can’t explain it, but you feel it.”

As for local music heroes? He names three without hesitation:
Jon Kabir, Shakib Chowdhury, Zohad.
All legends. Just like the man himself is becoming.

30/06/2025

🚨 Palabe Kothay? Not from this interview!

We sat down with the sensational Sunidhi Nayak to talk about her viral new track, her journey, and what’s brewing next ☕🎙

Hosted by: Mr. Absar & Jessia Islam

🎥 Visuals by: Sazzad Sejan

26/06/2025

What’s the Tea? Rakin Absar Just Joined the RT Squad — and It’s All for the Teenagers!

Here’s the real tea: Rakin Absar — yes, that Rakin — just became the Goodwill Ambassador for Reflective Teens Trust, and we’re honestly here for it!

As Reflective Teens celebrates 12 years of empowering young changemakers and transforming schools that get left behind, they’re teaming up with someone who actually gets the youth. Rakin’s been keeping it real for years, and now he’s stepping into a whole new role to help level up education across the country.

What’s on the agenda for the next 12 months?
👥 A squad of volunteers ready to roll
🏫 More Education Labs in the places that need it most
🛠️ A School Renovation Fund to upgrade classrooms and give students the learning spaces they deserve

It’s not just a title — it’s a whole mission. And with Rakin on board, Reflective Teens is about to make louder moves than ever.

Welcome to the fam, Rakin. Let’s build, let’s vibe, and let’s change the game — one school at a time.

Written By : Sazzad Sejan

25/06/2025

☕ What’s the Tea with Ahmad Ashik?

From calling Dhakaiyas “Bhoinga” to controlling the stage without a script — Ahmad Ashik is chaos with a microphone.

If you’ve ever attended a live comedy show and feared making eye contact with the comedian, chances are it was Ahmad Ashik on stage — not roasting, just gently ruining lives through world-class crowd work.

And no, he’s not your average “write 10 jokes and hope people laugh” kind of comic. Ashik shows up, scans the room like a human MRI, and finds someone’s cousin from Uttara / Scholastica whatever to psychologically humble in real time.

⸻

🧠 “Morning is a scam. I wake up when my eyes open.”

We asked him a totally valid identity crisis of a question:
“When you wake up in the morning, do you ever think — comedian, barrister, future husband… or just short and confused?”

He didn’t blink. He said:

“Morning is a human construct. I wake up when my eyes open. Also, I don’t talk to mirrors. I have trust issues.”
We laughed. Then we felt seen.

⸻

⚖️ Lawyer by degree. Comedian by trauma.

We joked about whether he’s ever needed legal protection for joking too hard on stage. His answer?

“I have never needed or wanted or required any legal assistance for any jokes I made — is what my lawyer has told me to say.”
Safe to say — the man’s legally funny. Literally.

⸻

📣 Crowd work or psychic reading?

Unlike your average setup-punchline merchant, Ashik builds his set live, off you.
Front row? You’re done for.
Date night? You’re content now.
Dhakaiya? You’re getting called “Bhoinga” and there’s nothing you can do about it.

⸻

🤫 Rising comics? Shhh…

When asked to name rising comedians, he said:

“Amin Hannan has blown up so hard he’s being considered a weapon by the Iranians. As for others — I can’t make my mind up till the parliament starts.”
Iconic non-answer energy.

⸻

💔 Rejection? Yes. Reflection? No.

We asked him how he’d respond to a girl saying, “I only date tall guys.” His reply?

“This question assumes I asked a girl out. I’d never do that. I lack confidence and have a very strong fear of rejection.”
Damn. That one hit harder than Dhaka rent.

⸻

🎤 And finally… the mic drop moment.

We asked him: What do you want people to remember after the mic drops?
He gave a deep, moving answer —
But the mic had already dropped.
We didn’t hear a word. Classic.

⸻

Final sip?

Ahmad Ashik is not just another comic — he’s a Chargaiya disruptor, a crowdwork killer, and a walking reminder that comedy doesn’t need scripts when you’ve got instincts (and trauma). Whether you’re in the front row or just scrolling past his Chorki special, one thing’s for sure — no one leaves his shows untouched.

Written by : Sazzad sejan

16/06/2025

🔥 What’s the Tea? Exclusive: Saad Naovi is Just Getting Started

From college corridors to casting calls, Saad Naovi is serving us the kind of rise we love to watch. With a role in the mega-movie Taandob alongside Shakib Khan and sharing screen space with the legendary Jaya Ahsan, Naovi’s not just acting—he’s arriving. But behind the stoic roles and intense performances is a guy who once believed he was Major Ram after watching Main Hoon Na. (Iconic.)

We sat down (virtually, of course) for a chill catch-up with Naovi where we got him to spill on his breakout moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and what he really thinks about Bangladeshi audiences today.

⸻

🕶️ From Fanboying to Film Sets

“From my early childhood days, I used to live in those favorite characters—whether it was a police officer, a lover boy, or a ruthless gangster,” Naovi shares. His breakthrough moment? “After watching ‘Main Hoon Na’, I was Major Ram for three months.”
When acting finally happened for real, he knew: “Everything makes sense now.”

⸻

🎬 On Set with Shakib Khan: “Brooo, That Energy!”

Naovi opened up about his time filming Taandob with none other than the Megastar himself.
“I was aware of the aura, but brooo I felt that energy,” he says. Watching Shakib Khan go from deep emotional scenes to one-take action sequences? Let’s just say—it left an impression.

⸻

📞 The Plot Twist Call That Changed Everything

Every actor has a ‘this is it’ moment. For Naovi, it was a late-night text from Raihan Rafi’s casting director.
“Same midnight—‘you’re onboard.’ That was it.”
No dramatic buildup. No long wait. Just the universe saying: go.

⸻

🌟 Jaya Ahsan: From Crush to Co-Star (Sort of Sister?)

Jaya Ahsan may be the eternal crush of the generation, but Naovi met her as a co-star—and called her “apu” like a good little bro.
“She made me feel so comfortable that I forgot she was Jaya Ahsan. I believed she was my sibling. That’s what makes her the lady superstar she is.”
We’re not crying. You are.

⸻

🍿 So… Is BD Audience Ready for Bold Stories?

Let’s just say, Naovi isn’t here for baby food cinema.
“We’re watching Japanese films with subtitles, and we’ve evolved. The audience is hungry for fine storytelling.”
Drama? Bring it. Thriller? Sure. He’s ready—and he knows we are too.

15/06/2025

What’s the Tea on Sarika Sabah? The Girl Beyond the Screen You Didn’t Know

If you’ve ever stopped mid-scroll on your feed because Sarika Sabah showed up — dressed to kill, radiating soft elegance and that low-key boss energy — you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: the Sarika Sabah you see isn’t the whole story. Trust me, there’s so much more brewing behind those calm, graceful vibes.

From Rangpur to the Spotlight: The Unscripted Rise

Forget the typical “I dreamed of this since I was a kid” spiel. Sarika’s path? Totally unplanned, yet unmistakably meant to be.

Born in Rangpur, Sarika spent six years training in dance before hitting the books hard at North South University, diving into engineering. Yeah, you heard that right — a tech brain with an artist’s soul. But her real break? No auditions, no endless grind. Just a simple Facebook message from director Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz offering her a role in Family Crisis.

That’s how Jhumur was born — a character that wasn’t just a role but a full-on game-changer. People loved her. Like, seriously loved her. And for Sarika? That love was the key to unlocking her confidence, her craft, and her place in the chaotic world of media.

“Being Seen Doesn’t Mean Being Understood”

This line hits like a ton of bricks because it’s so true. We see Sarika — the polished, poised icon — but how many really know the woman behind the lens?

She’s honest about the flip side of fame: the loss of control over who you become in the public eye.

“No one warned me I’d become a version of myself I didn’t fully control,” Sarika confesses. Because with every like, every comment, every frame, the ‘real’ Sarika sometimes feels like she’s playing catch-up with the version the world expects.

The Wildest Rumor? It’s a Flex

Ready for some juicy tea? People actually thought Sarika was physically disabled. Why? Because Jhumur walked with a limp — and Sarika nailed it so well that the line between character and reality blurred.

Instead of getting bothered, she took it as the highest compliment.

When your acting convinces people that much, you know you’re doing something right.

The Girl Still Figuring It Out

Sarika Sabah’s story isn’t about overnight success or glitz without grit. It’s about the messy, beautiful process of becoming — learning to love herself even when the spotlight doesn’t come with a guidebook.

So yeah, Sarika’s not just a pretty face or a viral character. She’s a force carving her own lane — with grace, guts, and the realness that makes her one to watch.

⸻

So next time Sarika pops up on your feed, remember: that soft smile hides a fierce story still unfolding — and we’re all here for the journey.

Written by : Sazzad Sejan

03/06/2025

🎬 From Noakhali to Cannes — Alamin’s unbelievable rise.

Once just a hopeful voice from Noakhali, Alamin tried Indian Idol and came back empty-handed. Heartbroken, but not done.

Fast forward: he’s scouted by Adnan Al Rajeev’s team for Ali, chosen out of 40+ people after being spotted in an interview. He almost didn’t go for it—thought it was “just another romantic drama.”

Cut to: walking the red carpet at Cannes 2025, surrounded by global stars, with cameras flashing everywhere.

Oh—and that iconic water scene? Shot in freezing Sylhet winter. The crew had to warm him up with সরিষার তেল!

Now, the world knows his name. But this is just the beginning.

31/05/2025

A Day of Compassion: Tangia Zaman Methila Welcomes Miss Universe Team to Bangladesh

Read in the comment 👇

28/05/2025

Every time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women 🤍

Read in the Comment Section 👇

What’s the tea?

17/07/2025

13/07/2025

06/07/2025

01/07/2025

30/06/2025

26/06/2025

25/06/2025

16/06/2025

15/06/2025

03/06/2025

31/05/2025

28/05/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Shortcuts

Share

Category