Mehazabien Chowdhury

‘Priyo Maloti’ offers a fresh, authentic narrative: Mehazabien

"Priyo Maloti", directed by Shankha Dasgupta, is a story deeply rooted in the lives of ordinary people. "It’s our story, the story of our lives. It’s completely original. The audience will get to experience a film with a fresh, authentic narrative," Mehazabien explained. "There is always a demand for good stories, and this film delivers just that."

Celebrities voice their reflections on the spirit of Victory Day

Bangladesh emerged as a sovereign state on December 16, 1971, following a nine-month-long Liberation War. This year, the nation celebrates Victory Day with renewed fervour, especially after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime on August 5, 2024.  

Priyo Maloti's trailer: Mehazabien stars in gripping tale of survival and loss

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.

Mehazabien to make silver screen debut with ‘Priyo Maloti’ this December

Mehazabien Chowdhury is set to make her much-anticipated silver screen debut with “Priyo Maloti”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta. Inspired by true events, the film explores the life of Maloti Rani Das, a woman navigating life’s challenges alongside her husband, Palash Kumar Das.

Mehazabien’s ‘Priyo Maloti’ clears censor board with ‘U’ certification

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.

Ranbir Kapoor’s star-studded selfie includes Bangladesh’s Mehazabien

Renowned Bangladeshi actress Mehazabien Chowdhury continues to make her mark on the global stage, this time capturing the attention of fans and media alike with a memorable appearance at the fourth Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

Mehazabien meets Will Smith and Emily Blunt, but where?

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.

Mehazabien starrer ‘Priyo Maloti’ officially selected for IFFI 2024

"Priyo Maloti", starring Mehazabien Chowdhury, has been officially selected for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), one of Asia's oldest and most prestigious festivals.

Mehazabien starrer ‘Saba’ selected for Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Int’l Film Festival

The Red Sea Festival, now in its fourth edition, is set to take place in Jeddah from December 5 to December 14 and will feature 120 films from 81 countries.

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024

‘Priyo Maloti’ offers a fresh, authentic narrative: Mehazabien

"Priyo Maloti", directed by Shankha Dasgupta, is a story deeply rooted in the lives of ordinary people. "It’s our story, the story of our lives. It’s completely original. The audience will get to experience a film with a fresh, authentic narrative," Mehazabien explained. "There is always a demand for good stories, and this film delivers just that."

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Celebrities voice their reflections on the spirit of Victory Day

Bangladesh emerged as a sovereign state on December 16, 1971, following a nine-month-long Liberation War. This year, the nation celebrates Victory Day with renewed fervour, especially after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime on August 5, 2024.  

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

Priyo Maloti's trailer: Mehazabien stars in gripping tale of survival and loss

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.

December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024

Mehazabien to make silver screen debut with ‘Priyo Maloti’ this December

Mehazabien Chowdhury is set to make her much-anticipated silver screen debut with “Priyo Maloti”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta. Inspired by true events, the film explores the life of Maloti Rani Das, a woman navigating life’s challenges alongside her husband, Palash Kumar Das.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

Mehazabien’s ‘Priyo Maloti’ clears censor board with ‘U’ certification

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.

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

Ranbir Kapoor’s star-studded selfie includes Bangladesh’s Mehazabien

Renowned Bangladeshi actress Mehazabien Chowdhury continues to make her mark on the global stage, this time capturing the attention of fans and media alike with a memorable appearance at the fourth Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

Mehazabien meets Will Smith and Emily Blunt, but where?

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.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Mehazabien starrer ‘Priyo Maloti’ officially selected for IFFI 2024

"Priyo Maloti", starring Mehazabien Chowdhury, has been officially selected for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), one of Asia's oldest and most prestigious festivals.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Mehazabien starrer ‘Saba’ selected for Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Int’l Film Festival

The Red Sea Festival, now in its fourth edition, is set to take place in Jeddah from December 5 to December 14 and will feature 120 films from 81 countries.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

The dual faces of mental health disorders in local films

The intrinsically intricate nooks and crevices of the realities of living with mental health disorders can very well be deemed as being only ever harsher than those represented in media. Even the churning and voicing of these complexities via books or writing can only do so much to make people perceive mental health disorders for what they are. However, when push comes to shove, representations of psychological disorders in any form can mean a further step taken to bring awareness to them — and Bangladeshi projects seem to have touched upon two rather specific ways to represent them.