Mejbaur Rahman Sumon

‘Hawa’ sweeps awards at Suchitra Sen International Bengali Film Festival

In a spectacular showcase of Bengali cinema's finest talents, Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's directorial film "Hawa" emerged as a triumphant victor at the Suchitra Sen International Bengali Film Festival 2024 held at the iconic Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) in New York. The festival, spanning two days from April 20 to 21, offers a platform for filmmakers from Bangladesh, India, and beyond to shine.

‘Hawa’ to have its television premiere this Eid

According to a press release, the film will be aired at 6:30 PM on the day of Eid, the third day of Eid, and the fifth day.

Jaya refunds govt grant, 'Roid' to be produced under revised terms

In case you don't recall, the actor turned producer Jaya Ahsan was awarded a government grant of Tk 60 lakh for her film project titled “Roid” during the 2020-21 fiscal year — set to be directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, renowned for the movie “Hawa”. However, three years later, both the director and producer announced that the film would proceed without government funding, under a new arrangement. Jaya Ahsan has already returned the initial instalment of the grant.

Meghdol announces solo concert to celebrate over 20 years together

A voyage of university friends that initially began when casually belting out songs together on their campus transitioned officially in 2002. That year, these friends finally formed their band “Meghdol”. The popular rock band has now surpassed 20 years together, so now they are gearing up to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon joins film festival jury in Kolkata

The “Hawa” director was offered the position of a jury member in the 5th edition of the Celluloid International Film Festival. The three-day long event kicks-off today and will continue until May 15, in Kolkata.

Composer of 'Hawa' song finally found, director to meet him

After almost a year of "Hawa's" release, the composer and lyricist of the song "Aat ta Baje Deri Korish Na" has been found through Indian media.

Three Bangladeshi films to screen at Kolkata Int’l Film Festival 

Three Bangladeshi films – Mejbaur Rahman Sumon directorial "Hawa", Muhammad Quayum directorial "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" and Fakhrul Arefeen Khan’s "JK 1971" will be screened at the 28th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival. 

‘Hawa’ breaks revenue record in Jessore's Monihar hall

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's directorial debut "Hawa” is ceaselessly breaking records all over the country. In its second week, the movie is being screened in 41 cinema halls across the country, and its success has surpassed the boundaries of Dhaka and penetrated into the heart of Jessore.

‘Hawa’ breaks Madhumita Cinema Hall record

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's directorial debut "Hawa" is breaking records all across the country. The power of “Hawa” was also felt in some of Dhaka’s most iconic theatres such as Madhumita Cinema Hall—where, for the first time ever, the three opening shows of the movie were houseful. 

April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024

‘Hawa’ sweeps awards at Suchitra Sen International Bengali Film Festival

In a spectacular showcase of Bengali cinema's finest talents, Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's directorial film "Hawa" emerged as a triumphant victor at the Suchitra Sen International Bengali Film Festival 2024 held at the iconic Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) in New York. The festival, spanning two days from April 20 to 21, offers a platform for filmmakers from Bangladesh, India, and beyond to shine.

April 2, 2024
April 2, 2024

‘Hawa’ to have its television premiere this Eid

According to a press release, the film will be aired at 6:30 PM on the day of Eid, the third day of Eid, and the fifth day.

February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024

Jaya refunds govt grant, 'Roid' to be produced under revised terms

In case you don't recall, the actor turned producer Jaya Ahsan was awarded a government grant of Tk 60 lakh for her film project titled “Roid” during the 2020-21 fiscal year — set to be directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, renowned for the movie “Hawa”. However, three years later, both the director and producer announced that the film would proceed without government funding, under a new arrangement. Jaya Ahsan has already returned the initial instalment of the grant.

October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023

Meghdol announces solo concert to celebrate over 20 years together

A voyage of university friends that initially began when casually belting out songs together on their campus transitioned officially in 2002. That year, these friends finally formed their band “Meghdol”. The popular rock band has now surpassed 20 years together, so now they are gearing up to celebrate this momentous occasion.

May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon joins film festival jury in Kolkata

The “Hawa” director was offered the position of a jury member in the 5th edition of the Celluloid International Film Festival. The three-day long event kicks-off today and will continue until May 15, in Kolkata.

April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023

Composer of 'Hawa' song finally found, director to meet him

After almost a year of "Hawa's" release, the composer and lyricist of the song "Aat ta Baje Deri Korish Na" has been found through Indian media.

December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022

Three Bangladeshi films to screen at Kolkata Int’l Film Festival 

Three Bangladeshi films – Mejbaur Rahman Sumon directorial "Hawa", Muhammad Quayum directorial "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" and Fakhrul Arefeen Khan’s "JK 1971" will be screened at the 28th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival. 

August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022

‘Hawa’ breaks revenue record in Jessore's Monihar hall

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's directorial debut "Hawa” is ceaselessly breaking records all over the country. In its second week, the movie is being screened in 41 cinema halls across the country, and its success has surpassed the boundaries of Dhaka and penetrated into the heart of Jessore.

July 30, 2022
July 30, 2022

‘Hawa’ breaks Madhumita Cinema Hall record

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's directorial debut "Hawa" is breaking records all across the country. The power of “Hawa” was also felt in some of Dhaka’s most iconic theatres such as Madhumita Cinema Hall—where, for the first time ever, the three opening shows of the movie were houseful.