During the campaign at Dhaka University, Mehazabien actively engaged with students and helped put up posters for the movie. At one point, she accidentally placed a poster over a graffiti mural of Sohagi Jahan Tonu, a Victoria College student and theatre activist who became a rape and murder victim in a 2016 case. The incident was immediately met with backlash from students, who called on Mehazabien to personally remove the poster and apologise for her actions.
The film, set for release next week, depicts Maloti’s fight for survival after losing her husband in a fire and failing to receive any government aid. Based on a true story, "Priyo Maloti" delves into the emotional and social struggles of a woman battling grief, poverty, and the system.
With "Priyo Maloti" set to debut in cinemas soon, the Bangladesh Film Censor Board has granted it a ‘U’ certificate, ensuring it is suitable for all audiences.
After earning accolades at festivals in Canada, Korea, and Indonesia, Mehazabien continued her global journey, bringing a taste of Bangladesh to the heart of the Arabian desert.
The actress didn’t hold back as she explained what had compelled her to speak out. “I’ve seen this picture so many times that it’s deeply affected me,” she wrote, referring to the widely circulated images of the minor victim and the alleged perpetrator.
Her debut feature film, "Saba”, is heading to the Busan International Film Festival, making it the second global festival for the film within a short span. For Mehazabien, this moment marks a significant leap—not only in her career but for Bangladeshi cinema as well.
Prominent Bangladeshi actress Mehazabien Chowdhury has made her debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one of the world’s largest and most prestigious film festivals, with her first movie, “Saba”.
Although the film is yet to be released in Bangladesh, "Saba" will make its debut premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) next month. This marks a major milestone for Mehazabien, as she transitions from the small screen to the international cinematic stage and the silver screen.
During the campaign at Dhaka University, Mehazabien actively engaged with students and helped put up posters for the movie. At one point, she accidentally placed a poster over a graffiti mural of Sohagi Jahan Tonu, a Victoria College student and theatre activist who became a rape and murder victim in a 2016 case. The incident was immediately met with backlash from students, who called on Mehazabien to personally remove the poster and apologise for her actions.
The film, set for release next week, depicts Maloti’s fight for survival after losing her husband in a fire and failing to receive any government aid. Based on a true story, "Priyo Maloti" delves into the emotional and social struggles of a woman battling grief, poverty, and the system.
With "Priyo Maloti" set to debut in cinemas soon, the Bangladesh Film Censor Board has granted it a ‘U’ certificate, ensuring it is suitable for all audiences.
After earning accolades at festivals in Canada, Korea, and Indonesia, Mehazabien continued her global journey, bringing a taste of Bangladesh to the heart of the Arabian desert.
The actress didn’t hold back as she explained what had compelled her to speak out. “I’ve seen this picture so many times that it’s deeply affected me,” she wrote, referring to the widely circulated images of the minor victim and the alleged perpetrator.
Her debut feature film, "Saba”, is heading to the Busan International Film Festival, making it the second global festival for the film within a short span. For Mehazabien, this moment marks a significant leap—not only in her career but for Bangladeshi cinema as well.
Prominent Bangladeshi actress Mehazabien Chowdhury has made her debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one of the world’s largest and most prestigious film festivals, with her first movie, “Saba”.
Although the film is yet to be released in Bangladesh, "Saba" will make its debut premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) next month. This marks a major milestone for Mehazabien, as she transitions from the small screen to the international cinematic stage and the silver screen.
