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Bangladeshi Helmer Maksud Hossain Brings Emotional Debut ‘Saba’ to Toronto


Bangladeshi filmmaker Maksud Hossain is set to unveil his feature directorial debut 'Saba' at the Toronto Film Festival.

After his father-in-law passed away suddenly from COVID-19, Hossain and Khan, who co-wrote the script, began developing a story about a lower-middle class woman in Dhaka facing caregiving challenges without family support or financial resources. Casting was crucial, with Hossain auditioning numerous actors before selecting Bangladeshi TV superstar Mehazabien Chowdhury(“Forget Me Not”), making her film debut, to play Saba. Mostafa Monwar, known for his work in art house Bangladeshi cinema, including “Live From Dhaka” and “No Ground Beneath the Feet,” was also cast in a key role, creating an intriguing contrast with Chowdhury’s celebrity status in Bangladesh.

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