The eighth edition of the London Bengali Film Festival (LBFF) will officially kick off from April 22-27 this year.
For the longest time, Mizanur Rahman Aryan’s drama “Boro Chele”, released eight years ago and starring Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Mehazabien Chowdhury, held the record as the most-viewed Bangladeshi drama on YouTube. The drama has garnered 54,188,000 views to date, making it a benchmark in the local entertainment scene.
As Eid-ul-Fitr continues to be celebrated today, social media is buzzing with festive greetings. Celebrities from both film and television have also shared their warm wishes with fans. Let’s take a glimpse at how the stars are marking the occasion.
Mehazabien Chowdhury’s debut film “Saba” continues to shine on the international stage, recently securing third place in the Asian Cinema Competition at the prestigious Bengaluru International Film Festival. This achievement not only adds another feather to the actress’s cap but also marks a pivotal moment for Bangladeshi cinema, as the film gains recognition among top Asian productions.
The film “Saba” has been selected for the competition section of the 20th Osaka Asian Film Festival in Japan. Director Maksud Hossain shared, “There will be three screenings of the film in Osaka. I will also be attending the festival.” The festival is set to begin on March 14 and will run until March 23.
Following the release of their enchanting nikah ceremony pictures, Mehazabien Chowdhury and Adnan Al Rajeev have now shared glimpses of their joyous holud celebration. Surrounded by close friends and family, the couple enjoyed a vibrant pre-wedding event filled with laughter, love, and beautiful traditions.
After 12 years of being in a relationship, actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and producer-director Adnan Al Rajeev tied the knot on February 14. Ten days later, on February 24, they hosted a wedding reception at a resort in Savar, near Dhaka.
Social media is currently buzzing with leaked stills from Mehazabien Chowdhury's gaye holud (turmeric ceremony). The images, seemingly shared by close friends, feature Mehazabien smiling alongside her husband, producer and director Adnan Al Rajeev, with a group of musicians visible in the background.
There have been numerous rumours about actress Mehazabien Chowdhury’s relationship and marriage with director Adnan Al Rajeev. However, both have consistently avoided discussing their wedding plans. This time, it has been revealed that an official announcement regarding their marriage is forthcoming.
The recently released trailer offers a glimpse into the intense love story of Orpa (Mehazabien Chowdhury) and Maruf (Farrukh Ahmed Rehan), capturing moments of romance, heartbreak, and an unsettling psychological undercurrent.
Following the social media controversy over two prominent actresses, Mehazabien Chowdhury in Chattogram and Pori Moni in Tangail, being prevented from attending launch events in their respective locations, another actress, Apu Biswas, has faced the same obstacle today. She was scheduled to inaugurate a restaurant in Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar area.
Today, faculty members and students from Dhaka International University (DIU) are set to attend a special screening of “Priyo Maloti”, featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury, at Star Cineplex’s SKS Tower in Dhaka. The university has reserved a hall for the 7:45pm show.
Recently, Mehazabien shared her thoughts on this harrowing experience with her followers on Facebook, giving a personal glimpse into the emotional toll such bullying takes on her. In a candid post, she said, “Have we forgotten how to be human? Day by day, the way we use technology is taking a dangerous turn. It’s supposed to connect us, but instead, it’s tearing people apart.”
“Priyo Maloti”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta, stars Mehazabien Chowdhury, Shahjahan Shamrat, Nader Chowdhury, Rizvi Rizu, Shahidul Alam Sachchu, and Azad Abul Kalam, among others.
Star Cineplex has released a ranking of the most-viewed films in theatres this week, with “Priyo Maloti” leading the list of local releases.
The accident occurred on Friday, December 27, around 11 am. at the Dhaleshwari Toll Plaza's Mawa-bound Lane, several vehicles, including private cars, microbuses, and motorcycles, were waiting to pay tolls. A Kuakata-bound passenger bus from Bepari Paribahan lost control, crossing the toll plaza barrier and crashing into a private car, causing a chain collision and claiming six lives.
This year, an estimated 50 Bangladeshi films have been released. Among these, only a handful have achieved commercial success. Then again, despite not performing well at the box office, other cinematic aspects like actors, actresses, and film songs have managed to remain at the centre of discussions throughout the year.
Celebrities, supporters, and journalists gathered to watch the actress’ debut film on the big screen.
On December 20, “Priyo Maloti” graced 20 cinema halls nationwide. Featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury in the titular role of Maloti Rani Das, the film marks a significant milestone for both the actress and its director, Shankha Dasgupta, as their silver screen debut.
