Fans of Mehazabien are really excited.
The official trailer for the Mehazabien Chowdhury starrer Saba has been released, offering a striking glimpse of the Bangladeshi film.
Directed by Maksud Hossain, the film follows a young woman caring for her paralysed mother in Dhaka.
The trailer cuts between intimate caregiving scenes and chaotic city life to emphasise the protagonist’s emotional burden.
Mehazabien Chowdhury anchors the film, and her brief moments in the trailer already showcase a remarkable emotional range.
Viewers see Saba sacrifice personal dreams as household responsibilities expand following her father’s death and financial pressures.
A sudden medical emergency increases the stakes, with Shirin’s collapsing health forcing her daughter into urgent, costly decisions.
Rokeya Prachy’s portrayal of Shirin adds depth, giving the story a visceral sense of vulnerability and loss.
Mostafa Monwar contributes strongly to supporting scenes, helping to anchor the film’s rough, realistic tone and context.
The trailer’s cinematography favours earth-toned palettes and tight framing to emphasise cramped interiors and urban pressure.
A restrained sound design and occasional ambient city noise heighten the film’s quiet urgency without overstatement or melodrama.
International festivals noted the film’s focus on social realism and its attention to everyday gendered burdens in urban contexts.
Festival audiences have already seen Saba, where several screenings generated early buzz and critical curiosity abroad.
The film premiered at Toronto before travelling to Busan, Red Sea, Gothenburg, Sydney, and Raindance festival lineups.
Critics praised the film’s emotional honesty and its refusal to sentimentalise difficult choices facing working-class women.
Local audiences are expected to respond strongly when Saba opens during Durga Puja on September 26, 2025.
The timing aligns with a major holiday period and aims to reach both festival goers and mainstream cinema audiences.
Fans of Mehazabien are really excited to see her shine in the internationally acclaimed project, finally.
A user said: “Finally, it’s releasing here. How I’ve waited for this!”
Another commented: “It’s about time.
“I know it’s going to be great because Mehazabien is in it.”
Mehazabien Chowdhury has described the role as one requiring internal restraint, emotional honesty, and careful physical presence.
International audiences’ reaction online praised Mehazabien’s performance while noting the film’s difficult subject matter and patient storytelling.
As the release approaches, distributors and exhibitors will be watching box office indicators closely in Dhaka.
The trailer sets expectations high for a film that prioritises human detail and the quiet courage of its lead character.
Watch the Trailer:
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