Mehazabien Chowdhury
Mehazabien Chowdhury (Bengali: মেহজাবীন চৌধুরী) is a Bangladeshi actress, model and the winner of Lux Channel I Superstar 2009.[1] Mehazabien began her acting career after winning Lux Channel I Superstar, (2009)[2][3] a Bangladeshi beauty pageant.[4] Her success in the pageant opened doors for her acting career. Mehazabien rose to prominence after featuring in a TV 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”, “ Kajoler Din Ratri”. Mehazabien 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]2021, 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 Mehazabien Chowdhury for her drama, “Alo”, where she played the character of a sergeant.[7]
Mehazabien Chowdhury | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2009–present |
Notable work |
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Awards | Lux Channel I Superstar (2009), Meril Prothom Alo Awards (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021) CJFB Performance Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2021) |
Early life and education
Chowdhury was born on 19 April 1991[8] in Chittagong, Bangladesh.[9][10] Mehazabien, in addition to her acting career, is a passionate fashion enthusiast who pursued her interest by studying fashion design at the Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology.
Career
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] Mehazabien then started to appear in television in commercials.[13] She played a role as the heroine in romantic-comedy telefilm Ekai 100[14] and romantic tragedy Boro Chele.[15] In 2017, she was starred in the television drama Boro Chele.[16][17] In February 2022, her first web film Redrum directed by Vicky Zahed released on Chorki.[18]
Pageantry
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.[19]
Television drama
Year | Drama | Role | Director | Aired Channel | Notes |
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2009 | Tumi Thako Sindhupare | Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi | Channel I | First TV drama | |
Odhora | [20] | ||||
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[21] | Shihab Shaheen | NTV | Aired in Eid Ul Adha | |
Punorjonmo | Rokeya | Vicky Zahed | Channel I | TV Drama Series [22] | |
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[23] | |
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
Year | Title | OTT | Character | Co-Artist | Director | Notes |
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2022 | Sabrina | Hoichoi | Sabrina | Nazia Haque Orsha | Ashfaque Nipun | |
Redrum | Chorki | Neela Khan | Afran Nisho | Vicky Zahed | Bangladeshi mystery thriller film[24] | |
2023 | Kajoler Dinratri | Deepto Play | Kajol | Tawsif Mahbub | Vicky Zahed | |
The Silence | Binge | Shamol Mawla | Vicky Zahed | [25] |
Brand ambassador
Mehazabien Chowdhury has gained widespread recognition as a brand ambassador for various renowned 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 immense popularity among the Bangladeshi audience. She also served as the brand ambassador of Banglalink in 2019. In 2020, Mehazabien was chosen as a brand ambassador for Bata Bangladesh, a multinational footwear brand.[26] In 2023, Mehazabien was announced as a brand ambassador for Daraz Bangladesh, an online marketplace.[27] [28] Mehazabien Chowdhury now brand ambassador of Hair oil brand Nihar Naturals.[29][30]
Judge
In 2016, Mehazabien Chowdhury served as a guest judge on the dance reality show called “Mangoli-Channeli Shera Nachiye”,[31] which was broadcast on Channel i on April 05, 2016. In 2022, she appeared as a guest judge for a singing reality show "Square Surer Shera" which was broadcast on Maasranga Television.[32]
Awards and nominations
Year | Awards | Category | Result | Notes |
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2009 | Lux Channel I Superstar | Won[33] | ||
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[34] | Won | Drama: Boro Chhele |
2018 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best TV Actress | Won[35] | Drame: Buker Bapashe [36] |
Babisas Award | Best TV Actress | Won | Drama: Sonali Danar Chil | |
2019 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best Actress - Critics Choice (Television) | Won | Drama: Ei Shohore[37] |
Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best Actress - Popular Choice (Television) | Won | Drama: Sheshta Shundor [37] | |
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[38] |
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