Nargis Akhter
Bangladeshi film director
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Nargis Akhter is a Bangladeshi film director, screenwriter and producer. Her first directed film was Meghla Akash. After her first film, she directed various films including Megher Koley Rod (2008), Abujh Bou (2010), and Poush Maser Pirit (2016).[2]
Nargis Akhter | |
|---|---|
নারগিস আক্তার | |
| Born | 20 November[1] Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Notable work | Meghla Akash Megher Koley Rod Abujh Bou |
| Awards | National Film Awards (2 times) |
She won twice National Film Award for the Best Screenplay category for the film Meghla Akash and Abujh Bou. She is the first Bangladeshi woman to receive national and international film awards.[3]
Early life
Akhter was born in Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Her ancestral home is in Madaripur.[1] She graduated from Dhaka University with a degree in social welfare.[4] She gained early experience making television documentaries for a development organization. Her first, Ajana Ghatak, on the subject of HIV AIDS, was broadcast in 1996.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Screenwriter | Dialogue writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Meghla Akash | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2005 | Char Satiner Ghar | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2008 | Megher Koley Rod | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2010 | Abujh Bou | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2015 | Putro Ekhon Poyshawala | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2016 | Poush Maser Pirit | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2021 | Jaibati Kanyar Mon | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | [6] |
Television
| Year | Show | Host | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Citycell Taroka Kathon | Channel i | Live show | |
| Bela Seshe | SA TV | |||
Awards
| Year | Category | Film | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Screenwriter | Meghla Akash (2001) | Won |
| 2012 | Abujh Bou (2010) | Won[7] |