Mehazabien Chowdhury is a Bangladeshi actress, model and the winner of Lux Channel I Superstar 2009.[1] She began her acting career after winning Lux Channel I Superstar,[2][3] a Bangladeshi beauty pageant.[4] Her success in the pageant opened doors for her acting career. Chowdhury rose to prominence after featuring in a television commercial for Banglalink, a mobile phone operator, which brought her to the limelight. She made her debut in the television drama Tumi Thako Shindhu Pare, which was broadcast on ATN Bangla. Since then, she has starred in several popular dramas such as Boro Chele, Chompa House, Buker Ba Pashe, Alo, Lota Audio, Chirokal Aaj, and Kajoler Din Ratri. Chowdhury is widely recognized for her versatility in acting and has received numerous awards and accolades for her performances. Her notable awards include the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards (2017, 2018, 2019,[5] and 2021), and the CJFB Performance Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020 and 2021).[6] In 2018, she received the Babisas Award for her performance in the play Sonali Danar Chil. Bangladesh Police Women Network (BPWN) honoured Chowdhury for her drama, Alo, where she played a police sergeant.[7]

Mehazabien Chowdhury
মেহজাবীন চৌধুরী
Born (1991-04-19) 19 April 1991 (age 33)
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present
Notable work
TitleLux Channel I Superstar 2009
AwardsSee full list

Early life and education

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Chowdhury was born on 19 April 1991[8] in Chittagong, Bangladesh.[9][10] In addition to her acting career, she is a passionate fashion enthusiast who pursued her interest by studying fashion design at the Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology.[citation needed]

Career

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Chowdhury began her career as a model. After winning the Lux Channel I Superstar contest,[11] she started working in the media regularly. Chowdhury's first television debut was in Tumi Thako Shindhu Parey.[12] She then started to appear in television commercials.[13] She played the heroine in the romantic-comedy telefilm Ekai 100,[14] and in 2017, she starred in the television drama Boro Chele.[15][16] In February 2022, her first web film, Redrum, directed by Vicky Zahed, was released on Chorki.[17]

Pageantry

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She was crowned as Lux Channel I Superstar in 2009 where Mounita Khan Ishana finished as first runner up and Sadika Swarna finished as second runner up.[18]

Filmography

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Feature film

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Year Drama Role Director Release Info Notes
2024 Saba Saba Maksud Hossain Toronto International Film Festival Debut feature film
Dear Maloti Maloti Rani Shankha Dasgupta Cairo International Film Festival

TV drama

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Year Drama Role Director Aired Channel Notes
2009 Tumi Thako Sindhupare Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi Channel I First TV drama
Odhora [19]
2010 Chena Hoye Jai Ocehna
Unlimited Hasho Zia Uddin Alam RTV
Ring Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi
2010 Nirob Valobasha Muntasir Rosy
2012 No Problem Bangla Vision Drama Series
2013 Opekkhar Photography Shikhor Shahoniat NTV Biggest Hit of the year
Moner Moto Mon Imraul Rafat NTV
Tiar Shes Porbo Sanjay Barua Channel 9
Dhanda Shofikul Islam Boishakhi TV Drama Serial
Dorja Khola Chilo Mohon Khan ATN Bangla Telefilm
Vul Thikanai Jatra Mohon Khan NTV Short Drama for EID
2014 Ekti Purbo Porikolpito Bibah Sanjay Barua Massranga TV
Vondo Jamai SA Haque Alik RTV Eid Ul Adha Special
Ekti Onakangkhito Premer Golpo B U Shuvo
Brack Up Brack Down Rupok Massranga
2015 Jamai Dhora Sanjay Barua Massranga TV
Ekti Oshamapto Valobasha Niloy Masud Maasranga TV
Meghla Wahid Anam NTV
Priotomeshu Imraul Rafat Bangla Vision Telefilm
Film Maniya Boishakhi TV
Akash Meghe Dhaka Nazmul Haque Bappy NTV Drama
University Drama Serial
U Turn Redoan Rony Ekhushey TV Telefilm
Majhe Majhe Tobo Dekha Pai Script by Humayun Ahmed
Friendship, Love and Something More Mabrur Rashid Bannah
Pressure Cooker Shahed NTV Eid Special
2016 Shopnil Abu Hayat Mahmud NTV
Laal Ronga Swapno Mabrur Rashid Bannah NTV
Ucchotor Beboharik Shikkha Moynul Wazed Razib NTV
Haat Ta Dao Na Bariye Shafayet Monsur Rana Bangla Vision Valentines Day Special
Shudhu Tor Jonno Shakhawat Manik NTV
Nil Roudrer Ghran Jakariya Soukhin NTV Eid Natok
O Radha O Krishna Ashfaque Nipun RTV
A Journey to Bus Rajib Shahriar Channel I Telefilm
Jamai Dhora Sanjay Barua Massranga TV
Morichikar Rong B.U.Shuvo Channel I
I Love My Friend's Girlfriend Sokal Ahmed ATN Bangla Telefilm
Bou Ferot Chai Emel Haque Deepto TV Eid Ul Azha
Fools Of Fooler Road Tania Ahmed Channel I Telefilm
Arshi Chayanika Chowdhury RTV
Laal Ronga Swapno Mabrur Rashid Bannah NTV
Shongjog Deya Shomvob Hocche Na Saydur Rahman Rasel NTV Telefilm
2017 Back To Back Redoan Rony Ekhushey TV Telefilm
Vuter Sathe Prem Irani Biswas Boishakhi TV
Vasha Saydur Rahman Rasel Bangla Vision Mother Language Day Special
A Journey to Bus Rajib Shahriar Channel I Telefilm
Amar Sobuj Pori Ruman Runi Channel I Telefilm
Dur Akasher Tara NTV
Anto Nogor Prem Biplob Chowdhury RTV
Shonar Boroni konna (Mohua) S.A. Apurba Channel I Eid Ul Fitr Special
Pacemaker Imraul Rafat NTV Eid Ul Fitr Special
Porinoti Imraul Rafat Bangla Vision Eid Ul Fitr Special
Mr. Boyfriend Khairul Papon Massranga TV Eid Ul Fitr Special
Bhalobashi Ajo Nazmul Haque Bappy NTV Eid Ul Fitr Special
Baghini Ashfaque Nipun Channel I Eid Ul Fitr Special
Priyo Shaheen Sarkar RTV Eid Ul Fitr Special
Kathgolap Sohel Taz RTV
Bondhur Jonno NTV
Rong Tuli O Nil Valobasha Apurba, Orsha
Ek Mutho Valobasha Rajib Rasul NTV
Miss You Baba - Aired in Eid Ul Adha
Shaheb Memshaheb Ashfaque Nipun Aired in Eid Ul Adha
Boro Chele Mizanur Rahman Aryan Aired in Eid Ul Adha
Golpota Tomari Mehedi NTV Aired in Eid Ul Adha
Love Babu Mohidul Mohim & Babu Siddiki RTV Aired in Eid Ul Adha
Golpota Tomari Mehedi NTV Aired in Eid Ul Adha
MR. Boyfriend Massranga TV Aired in Eid Ul Adha
Moyna O Mojnur Golpo Massranga TV Aired in Eid Ul Adha
Mukta Jhora Hashi Channel I Aired in Eid Ul Adha
Meyetir Hathe Jadur Prodip Mabrur Rashid Bannah GTV Aired in Eid Ul Adha
Se Dariye Duare Foyez Ahmed Reza Channel I TV Drama
Love Strings MI Jewel Channel I TV Drama
The Ring Ashfaque Nipun Channel I TV Drama
Dana Mele Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz Channel I TV Drama
Oxygen Navil Ahmed Ovi Massranga TV TV Drama
I Am Sorry Navil Ahmed Ovi Massranga TV TV Drama
Epitaph Mahmudur Rahman Hime Massranga TV TV Drama
Borshar Ekdin Niloy Masud Massranga TV TV Drama
Neelar Opomrittu Irani Biswas Rtv TV Drama
Ekhono Adhar Khairul Papon RTV TV Drama
Chintai Asian TV TV Drama
Morichikar Rong Khaiurl Papon RTV TV Drama
High Heel Khaiurl Papon RTV TV Drama
Tomar Jonno Mon Jakaria Showkhin RTV Christmas Special
2018 Anamikar Nil Upaddhay Dr. Toufik Elahi RTV TV Drama
Jatona Kahare Bole Ador Shohagh RTV TV Drama
Mukta Jhora Hashi Sajjad Sumon Channel I TV Drama
Sacrifice RTV TV Drama
Oshomoy Tuhin Hossain RTV Mother Language Day
Mon Putuler Golpo Ruman Rumi Massranga TV Telefilm
Best Friend Probir Roy Chowdhury NTV Valentin's Day
Tumi Jodi Bolo Shihab Shaheen RTV Valentines Day
Porichoy Imraul Rafat RTV 1st Boishakh
Ai Shohorta Amar Jonno Na Ridom Khan Shahin RTV TV Drama
Ferar Poth Nei Ashfaque Nipun SA TV Eid Ul Fitr
Kheyali Ami, Heyali Tumi Mohidul Mohim RTV Eid Ul Fitr
Cinema Jibon Habib Shakil N TV Eid Ul Fitr
Buker Ba Pashe Mizanur Rahman Aryan NTV Eid Ul Fitr[8]
Niswabda Shure Habib Shakil ETV Eid Ul Fitr
Jalsha Ghor Jakaria Showkhin Bangla Vision Eid Ul Fitr
Nil Aboron Topu Khan Asian TV Eid Ul Fitr
Ghure Daranor Golpo Mizanur Rahman Aryan ATN Bangla TV Drama [8]
2019 Flat B2 Priti Mohidul Mohim TV Drama
Fun Mehu Kajal Arefin Ome Motion Rock Entertainment TV Drama
Insecurity Toma Mohidul Mohim TV Drama
Amar Bou Rumpa Imraul Rafat TV Drama
Bhai Prochur Dawat Khay Nitu Mohidul Mohim TV Drama
Appointment Letter Md Abubakar Rokon Cinemawala TV Drama
2020 Third Eye Sraboni Ferdous Rtv Drama TV Drama [8]
Partner Simi Md Mehedi Hasan Jony TV Drama
Irina Irina Vicky Zahed TV Drama
Sunglass Kajal Arefin Ome, Ziaul Hoque Polash TV Drama
Jonmodaag Neela Vicky Zahed TV Drama
Bou Sneha Rubel Hasan TV Drama
Hridoy Vanga Dhew Mohidul Mohim CD Choice TV Drama
2021 Plus Four Point Five[20] Shihab Shaheen NTV Aired in Eid Ul Adha
Punorjonmo Rokeya Vicky Zahed Channel I TV Drama Series[21]
Punorjonmo 2 Nila, Rokeya Vicky Zahed Channel I TV Drama Series
Shilpi Jorina Mohidul Mohim TV Drama
Chirokal Aaj Tithi Vicky Zahed RTV TV Drama
Bhulte Parina Raya Masum Shahriar Rangon Entertainment TV Drama
Golmorich Neetu Rubel Hasan CMV TV Drama
Unexpected Moments Arisha Mahmudur Rahman Hime CD Choice TV Drama
Love By Mistake Bonya Rubel Hasan TV Drama
2022 Matinee Show Noyeem Imtiaz Neamul Channel i Eid Ul Fitr
Punorjonmo 3 Rokeya Vicky Zahed Channel I TV Drama Series[22]
Chompa House Vicky Zahed Channel I Prime TV Drama
Ghun Ruby Vicky Zahed RTV TV Drama
Laaf Mizanur Rahman Aryan RTV TV Drama

Web Films & Series

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Year Title OTT Character Co-Artist Director Notes
2022 Sabrina Hoichoi Dr.Sabrina Nazia Haque Orsha Intekhab Dinar Runa Khan Hasan Masood Yash Rohan Ashfaque Nipun Web Series
Redrum Chorki Neela Khan Afran Nisho Vicky Zahed Webfilm on Chorki[23]
2023 Kajoler Dinratri Deepto Play Kajol Tawsif Mahbub Webfilm on Deepto TV
The Silence Binge Shamol Mawla Web Series[24]
Ami Ki Tumi iScreen Tithi Shamol Mawla Web Series
Neel Joler Kabbo iScreen Afran Nisho Shihab Shaheen Webfilm on iScreen[25]
2024 Ararat Binge Shamol Mawla Vicky Zahed Web Series

Brand ambassador

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Chowdhury has gained widespread recognition as a brand ambassador for various brands. She first rose to prominence in the media industry through her participation in Lux Channel I Superstar, a popular reality show in Bangladesh. However, it was her work as a model in Lux's advertisements that helped her gain popularity among the Bangladeshi audience. She also served as the brand ambassador of Banglalink in 2019. In 2020, Chowdhury was chosen as a brand ambassador for Bata Bangladesh, a multinational footwear brand.[26] In 2023, Chowdhury was announced as a brand ambassador for Daraz Bangladesh, an online marketplace.[27][28] Chowdhury is currently a brand ambassador of Nihar Naturals hair oil.[13]

Judge

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In 2016, Chowdhury served as a guest judge on the dance reality show Mangoli-Channeli Shera Nachiye,[29] which was broadcast on Channel i on 5 April 2016. In 2022, she appeared as a guest judge for a singing reality show Square Surer Shera which was broadcast on Maasranga Television.[30]

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Result Notes
2009 Lux Channel I Superstar Won[31]
2012 Babisas Award Best Model Won
CJFB Performance Award Best Model Won
2014 CJFB Performance Award Best Actress (television) Won
2017 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best TV Actress[32] Won Drama: Boro Chhele
2018 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best TV Actress Won[33] Drame: Buker Bapashe [34]
Babisas Award Best TV Actress Won Drama: Sonali Danar Chil
2019 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Actress - Critics Choice (Television) Won Drama: Ei Shohore[35]
Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Actress - Popular Choice (Television) Won Drama: Sheshta Shundor[35]
2021 CJFB Performance Award Best TV Actress Won Best TV Actress For Irina[6]
Meril Prothom Alo Award Best TV Actress Won [5]
2nd ICT–Channel i Digital Media Awards Best TV Actress Won Best TV Actress for Punorjonmo[36]

References

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