Actress Mehazabien Chowdhury has referred to Afshana Mimi as her “guru” with great respect. Even before entering the acting world, v learned various nuances of acting and dialogue delivery from Afshana Mimi. It was under the guidance of this talented mentor that Mehazabien’s journey in learning began. With Afshana Mimi’s direction and teachings, Mehazabien honed her acting skills, which helped her establish herself as a successful actress.
When Afshana Mimi watched Mehazabien’s first film, Priyo Maloti, she was delighted. Asked about Mehazabien’s performance on the big screen, Afshana Mimi shared that her student not only performed well but delivered an exceptional performance. She expressed pride in Mehazabien’s success and optimism for her future career.
Actress Joya Ahsan showered Mehazabien with love. After watching the film, she was so impressed that she said, “Many are asking why Mehazabien didn’t come into cinema earlier. I think perhaps she took her time so she could deliver such mature acting.”
Joya Ahsan further praised Mehazabien’s acting skills and maturity. Not only did she excel in acting, but she also brilliantly expressed the character’s mood and emotions. Joya believes that the level of skill and sensitivity Mehazabien demonstrated truly proves that she took the right amount of time to be where she is.
According to Joya, Mehazabien’s talent and dedication will lead to even more success in the film industry. Her achievements are indeed commendable, and her future career looks very promising. For the audience, the opportunity to witness such mature and disciplined acting is truly a great gift.
Actress and producer Nusrat Imroz Tisha congratulated Mehazabien, saying, “Many, many wishes to Mehazabien. Thank you to the director and the entire team for presenting such a beautiful film.”
Actresses Bijori Barkatullah, Nabila, Runa Khan, Toma Mirza, actors Sohel Mondol, Intekhab Dinar, director Raihan Rafi, Shawki, Syed Ahmed, Raka Nowsheen Nawar, and producer Shahriar Shakil also sent their best wishes to the Priyo Maloti team and Mehazabien. A special screening of the film was held yesterday at the Star Cineplex in SKS Tower, Dhaka.
Mehazabien expressed her gratitude, overwhelmed with love. She said, “We are getting exactly the response we hoped for. Everyone is enjoying the film, and that was our main goal. These reactions are inspiring us even more, and our hard work feels rewarding.”
Mehazabien’s debut film Priyo Maloti was released on December 20, 2024. Directed by Shankha Dasgupta, Mehazabien plays the role of Maloti in the film, a character that tells the story of social, economic, and mental struggles. The story resonates with the lives of many women. The director has questioned conventional social norms and superstitions. The film has received a U-rated censor certificate, making it accessible to audiences of all ages.
The film also stars Shahjahan Samrat, Nader Chowdhury, Rizvi Riju, Azad Abul Kalam, Anisul Haque Barun, and many other talented artists. Priyo Maloti is the story of a woman’s life, where Mehazabien Chowdhury portrays a struggling lower-middle-class woman.
In the film, her name is Maloti Rani Das. She had started a new life with Palash Kumar Das. They had a simple, lower-middle-class family with small dreams. However, their dreams were shattered when a fire broke out in a market, destroying everything they had hoped for.
The film has been showcased at the Cairo International Film Festival and the International Film Festival of India. Priyo Maloti has received much praise for being officially selected at these two prestigious festivals. This locally set film has been easily accepted by international audiences as well.
