The New Nation - Internet Edition

Entertainment Report

Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) announced the winners of 'BFFS Film Award 2006' recently.

Tareque Masud's digital film 'Ontarjatra' was selected as the best film.

A five-member jury that included Mustafa Monwar (as chairman), Syed Bazle Hossain, Masihuddin Shaker, Nasiruddin Yousuff and Sajedul Awal selected the winners in nine categories.

The winners are - 'Ontorjatra' (Best Film), Abu Sayeed for 'Nirontor' (Best Director), Riaz for 'Khelaghar' (Best Actor), Shabnur for 'Nirontor' (Best Actress), 'Bostro Balika' (Best Documentary), Humayun Ahmed for 'Nandita Narokey' (Best Scriptwriter), L Apu Rosario for 'Khelaghar' (Best Cinematographer), Harold Rashid and Buno for 'Ontarjatra' (Best Music Direction) and Catherine Masud for 'Ontarjatra' (Best Editing).

Cinematographer Afzal Hossain Chowdhury has been selected for the lifetime achievement for his contribution to film. BFFS will arrange a programme to hand over the prizes among the winners soon.

BFFS also formed a five-member committee for 'BFFS Film Award 2007' with Syed Bazle Hossain as its chairman.