The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) commenced last Thursday with David Gordon Green's film “Nutcrackers” as the opening feature, starring Ben Stiller in the lead role. This year's festival is particularly noteworthy for our local film enthusiasts, as the Bangladeshi film “Saba” has been selected for the Discovery Program. Additionally, 23 other films have been included in this category.
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.
The actress plays the titular role in "Saba", with Rokeya Prachy and Mostafa Monwar as additional cast members. The story and screenplay have been written by Trilora Khan and the director Maksud Hossain himself.
The actress believes sports bring something beautiful and encourages everyone to enjoy the game. Despite differences in team allegiances, she emphasises the importance of mutual respect.
Dhaka's celebrated actress, Tasnia Farin, experienced the thrill of watching a football match from the gallery for the very first time. She attended Copa America 2024 held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, on Wednesday morning, as per Bangladesh time.
Prominent Bangladeshi actresses Tasnia Farin and Mehazabien Chowdhury posted pictures of themselves attending the Chile vs Argentina match at Copa America 2024.
As one of the biggest festivals of the country, Eid-ul-Azha arrives, and due to it, celebrities have been busy in recent months, working on new projects to gift their audience, ensuring their fans can enjoy the festivals to the fullest.
Mehazabien also added that both of her parents played a huge role in supporting her career. She also mentioned that she is more connected to her mother. On celebrating the special day, she shared, “With such a busy schedule, it gets tough to spend quality time with her. However, I have put in some efforts to make her happy as much as I could.”
Working with Shankha Dasgupta for the first time was a delightful experience, as shared by Mehazabien. "I have watched Shankha da’s work before, and he is a brilliant storyteller. The entire team was quite cooperative, and it is really a good thing that none of the looks from the film were leaked before the official announcement."
Every year, International Women's Day serves as a reminder of the strides women have made in society. It's a day filled with discussions, events, and reflections on women's rights and their integral role in shaping the world. As we commemorate this day once again, prominent figures have shared their perspectives on the ongoing journey towards gender equality.
In the flashy world of show business, where lights shine bright and cameras document every instance, there lies a less visible truth: The hygiene and restroom dilemmas experienced, especially by the women working in the industry while in their workplace – film and television sets.
The first look poster of the film has already been revealed, and the audience is appreciating the presentation.
Popular actress Mehazabien Chowdhury is one of those artistes’ of the country who has been able to conquer hearts with her versatile performances in a variety of content through television dramas, telefilms, OTT factions, web-films, and even YouTube. However, she is now all set to enthrall her audiences with her first full-length feature film to be released in the theatres soon.
The production has been directed by acclaimed director, producer and scriptwriter Adnan Al Rajeev, who is most renowned for making innovative TVCs for different TV channels.
The web-series “Tikit”, helmed by Vicky Zahed, has recently premiered. Meanwhile, he has disclosed release plans for a new series. Drawing inspiration from author Mohammad Nazim Uddin's work, the director has thus unveiled his next distinctive storyline to captivate the audience. Ever since “Tikit’s” launch, conversations surrounding it have persisted to thrive.
Mehazabien Chowdhury loves to travel whenever she finds time in her busy schedule. Recently she flew to Malaysia to celebrate New Year’s Eve and welcome a new year in a new place like she always dreamt. Star Showbiz catches up with the actress over the phone.
TikTok, the popular social media platform, has unveiled the most captivating videos of 2023 from Bangladesh, displaying a rich collection of entertainment, lifestyle, education, sports, and cultural content that enthralled audiences throughout the nation.
It seems like 2023 went by the blink of an eye – more so for the showbiz industry, which saw its ups and downs. Like any of us, celebrities are also looking to take the time to appreciate and reflect on the past year, to make their own New Year’s resolutions. We talk to six of the biggest stars in the industry about what they will do this year.
Portraying the role of a mother and the extensive feedback she's receiving, Mehazabien believes that being a mother is a job in itself. "It's not a duty for six or eight hours; it's a 24-hour commitment. A mother has to work around the clock for her child. Taking on this character was a challenge," she said.