The Sonia Show

  • Sonia x Lutfor Hasan: a powerful one‑on‑one

    35 mins • 4 months ago | Watch Rupali TV’s full interview with the singer‑songwriter, musician and author Lutfor Hasan. Lutfor Hasan is a Bangladeshi singer‑songwriter, musician, lyricist and author recognised for his contribution to contemporary Bangla music. Born in Tangail and later educated at Rajshahi University, he gained wider attention with the […]

  • Tahmeena Sultana Mou on life, family & stardom

    30 mins • 7 months ago | Sonia speaks with Tahmeena Sultana Mou, a celebrated Bangladeshi actress and model renowned for her versatile performances in television dramas and her early success in modelling. Tahmeena launched her career in advertising under the direction of Afzal Hossain, swiftly earning recognition through a string of high-profile […]

  • The story behind Ilias Kanchan’s beard

    2 mins • 1 year ago | Rukshana Hashi Sonia speaks with the Bangladeshi actor and activist, Idris Ali—also known as Ilias Kanchan—about his decision to wear a beard.

  • Sonia chats with Rahana Rakhi

    25 mins • 1 year ago | Watch Rupali TV’s full interview with the Bangladeshi YouTuber and vlogger Rahana Rakhi. Rahana Akhter Rakhi is a YouTuber and vlogger who shares her lifestyle, cooking, and travel experiences on her channel. She is originally from Bangladesh and now resides in France. Her content often includes […]

  • Ilias Kanchan: ‘We have some problems in our country’

    43 mins • 1 year ago | Rukshana Hashi Sonia talks to the Bangladeshi actor and activist, Ilias Kanchan, about some of the problems facing Bangladesh, including traffic awareness and road safety. Ilias Kanchan, born Idris Ali in 1956 in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, is a celebrated actor and social activist. He starred in over […]

  • Bangladeshi films v foreign films: talking ’bout style, quality and genre

    16 mins • 2 years ago | Mohammed Mostafa Kamal—also known as Mostafa Kamal—the secretary of the Rainbow Film Society—speaks to Rupali TV about Bangladeshi films on the international stage.

  • Omar Sani: full interview

    18 mins • 2 years ago | Watch Rupali TV’s full interview with Bangladeshi film star Mohammad Omar Sani, popularly known as Omar Sani. In this candid and revealing conversation, Omar Sani—one of Dhallywood’s most celebrated actors—reflects on his remarkable career, shares heartfelt stories from his personal life, and offers thoughtful insights into […]

  • Part 2: Tanvir Tareq on BD entertainment industry and ‘hybrid leaders’

    16 mins • 2 years ago | In this part, Tanvir Tareq offers his insights into the evolving landscape of Bangladesh’s entertainment industry and explores the emergence of ‘hybrid leaders’. Tanvir Tareq is a prominent figure in Bangladeshi media, known for his multifaceted contributions as a music composer, director, singer, writer and television […]

  • Part 1: Tanvir Tareq on BD entertainment industry and Indian films

    18 mins • 2 years ago | Join Tanvir Tareq—renowned host of the Tanvir Tareq Show—for an engaging conversation on Rupali TV as he explores the evolving landscape of Bangladesh’s entertainment industry. In this insightful interview, Tanvir reflects on the sector’s dynamic transformation, its cultural interplay with Indian cinema, and the growing influence […]

  • Smrity Azad: activism through theatre

    14 mins • 2 years ago | Bangladeshi theatre artist and cultural activist Smrity Azad speaks with Rupali TV about her lifelong commitment to social change through the performing arts. The interview explores how she uses theatre as a tool for activism, her experiences working with children and communities, and her reflections on […]