Rubaiyat Hossain

Rubaiyat Hossain is a film director, writer, and producer known for her impactful contributions to cinema. She directed critically acclaimed films such as 'Meherjaan' (2011), 'Under Construction' (2015), and 'Made in Bangladesh' (2019). Her work often explores themes of gender, identity, and social justice, earning her recognition on the international stage. 'Made in Bangladesh' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was later included in the Criterion Collection's hidden-gems of the 2010s. In 2023, she became the second female director to win the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director. Her upcoming film, 'The Difficult Bride,' set to release in 2026, has already garnered attention as the first Bangladeshi film selected for the Orizzonti section of the Venice Film Festival. Rubaiyat Hossain's films have been showcased at major festivals worldwide, including Locarno, BFI London, and others, solidifying her reputation as a prominent voice in contemporary cinema.

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