Mejbaur Rahman Sumon

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon (Bengali: মেজবাউর রহমান সুমন) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker, screenwriter, and musician. He has received critical acclaim for his works, particularly in the films Hawa.^[1] Along with films he also direct TV drama and commercials. He is a founding member and vocal of Bengali music band Meghdol.^[2] Hawa was the Bangladesh's submission to the 2022 Academy Awards in best foreign film category.^[3]

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon
মেজবাউর রহমান সুমন
Born	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Alma mater	Dhaka University
Occupation	Film director
Years active	2005–present
Notable work	Hawa

Career

Sumon started his career as a maker of commercial advertisement along with TV drama for a long time.^[4] He gained widespread recognition with the release of his film Hawa.^[5][6] Sumon directed a story of Ei Muhurte, an anthology film produced and released on Chorki.^[7] Hawa later garnered interest outside of Bangladesh, with Sumon overseeing its release in India in 2024.^[8][9]

In 2024, Sumon's new project, Roid,^[10] was invited by Film Bazaar to make a pitch at the Co-Production Market alongside the International Film Festival of India.^[11]

Criticism

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's film Hawa has been accused of plagiarism, with critics noting similarities to Sea Fog and Abhijan. Sumon urged viewers to watch both films before judging and plans to expand the film's release.^[12]

Additionally, the wildlife crime prevention unit of the Forest Department has sought legal action against Sumon for a scene depicting a caged bird, claiming it violates wildlife laws. Thirty-three environmental organizations have called for the removal of this scene after a recent viewing by the unit.^[13]

Musician

Sumon recognized as a key member of the band Meghdol, which has celebrated over 20 years in the music industry. He is contributing as a lyricist and vocals for twenty years with the band.^[14]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role(s)
2022	Hawa	Director, Writer (story)
2022	Ei Muhurte	Director, Writer (story)
TBA	Roid	Director, Writer (story)

Recognition

Hawa (2022) was shown in Bangladeshi movie theaters for over 100 days, was submitted as Bangladesh's nomination for the Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards and was shortlisted for the 80th Golden Globe Awards.^[15] It was cased at various international film festivals, including the Dhaka International Film Festival and the Kolkata International Film Festival.^[16]