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Costume design has come a long way

In conversation with designer Ramim Raj

Cultural Correspondent
Ramim Raj is a talented costume designer and has worked behind the scenes for several films, TV plays, commercials and award shows such as the Meril-Prothom Alo Puroshkar' and 'Lux-Channel-i Performance Award.' Recently, The Daily Star caught up with the designer. Raj talked about his work in these diverse spheres as well as the prospects of costume design:
The Daily Star (TDS): How did you step Into the world of costume design?
Raj: In my early teens, I was assigned to arrange costumes
for the performers in several theatre productions. In 2004,1 got an opportunity to work as a production coordinator at Dhanshiri, (a production house run by Shomi Kaiser). Eventually. I started working as a costume designer there.
TDS: Can you cite your experience of designing costumes for films?
Raj: I have worked on several films such as 'Raastar Chheicy,” "Oparey Akash," "Jaago," "Shubho Bibaho," "Jalrong" and "Amar Achhey Jal," directed by Shaheen Sumon, AK Shohei, Khijir Hayat Khan, Debashish Bishwas, Shahnewaz Kakoli and Humayun Ahmed respectively.
TDS: Have you worked in other mediums?
Raj: I have worked on several TV plays such as" 111, A Nelson number." "Swapno Tarito," "The Rain" and "Late Night Show," all directed by Noiyam Imtiaz Niyamul; "Panjabiwala" directed by Sumon Anwar and "Shongbidhiboddho Shatorkikoron" directed by Mostafa Kamal Raj.
I'd also designed costumes for performers of the Lux-Channel i Performance Award' in 2005. 2006 and 2007 as well as Meril Prothom Alo Puroshkar.'
TDS: What sections do you work with closely?
Raj: A costume designer closely works with the artistes of set management, light and make-up sections.
TDS: What are the problems and prospects in the field of costume design?
Raj: A costume designer has to bear in mind the social class and psychological traits of the character that an artiste portrays and express that aesthetically through the costumes. However, uncalled for interference from the directors and producers is a major hindrance. Again, the allocation of miniscule budget for costumes sharply reduces the quality.
Fortunately all is not lost and there are great prospects in this field as up and coming directors are on the increase. They emphasise more on the aesthetics rather than the commercial value.