Saba (2024) is a critically acclaimed Bangladeshi drama film directed by Maksud Hossain in his feature debut. The film stars television actress Mehazabien Chowdhury as the title character, a 25-year-old woman living in Dhaka who serves as the sole caregiver for her paraplegic mother.
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Film Analysis: Saba (2024) by Maksud Hossain
Key Details & Synopsis
Premise: The story follows Saba as she navigates the financial and emotional burdens of caring for her demanding, ill mother while attempting to find her own autonomy.
Inspiration: The script, co-written by Hossain and his wife Trilora Khan, was inspired by Khan's personal experience as a caregiver for her own mother.
Festivals: It had its world premiere in the Discovery section at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024 and has since been screened at the Busan and Red Sea International Film Festivals.
Availability: The film was released in theaters in Bangladesh on September 26, 2025, and is currently available to stream on platforms like Hoichoi.
Notable Cast & Crew
Role Name
Director/Writer Maksud Hossain
Saba Mehazabien Chowdhury
Shirin (Mother) Rokeya Prachy
Ankur Mostafa Monwar
Alternatively, SABA (styled in uppercase) is also the name of the Danish singer who represented Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "Sand".
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