'Mrittika Maya' reigns supreme in National Film Award
'Mrittika Maya' produced by Gazi Rakayet and Faridur Reza Sagor swept the National Film Award 2013, claiming 17 accolades in total.
The information ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Tuesday, naming the winners in 25 categories.
"Mrittika Maya" won the best film award while "Shunte Ki Pao" by Kamar Ahmed Simon won the best documentary film award.
Gazi Rakayet and Titash Zia were awarded the 'Best Film Director' and 'Best Actor' awards respectively for their roles in "Mrittika Maya".
Actress Mousumi and Sharmi Mala won the 'Best Actress' award for the movie "Debdas" and Mrittika Maya respectively.
Veteran actor Raisul Islam Asad and Arpana won the 'Best Side Actor' awards for their role in "Mrittika Maya".
On the other hand, prominent actor Mamunur Rashid won the title of 'Best Villain' award for the same film.
Swachchha won the 'Best Child Actress' for her role in "Eki Britte" while Syeda Ahida Sabrina won a special award for the film "Ontardhan".
AK Azad was honored with 'Best Music Director' title while Chandan Sinha won the 'Best Male Singer' award in their role in "Purnadoirghya Prem Kahini".
The popular singers Runa Laila and Sabina Yasmin jointly won the 'Best Female Singer' award for the film "Debdas".
Gazi Rakayet was honored with the title of best storywriter, best dialogue and best playwright for "Mrittika Maya".
Best song writer and best lyricist was Kabir Bakul and Koushik Hossain Tapas respectively.
Best editor was Shariful Islam Rasel and the best art director was Uttam Guha.
Saiful Islam Badal was awarded best photographer award.
Best sound engineer was Kazi Selim; best costume designer was Wahida Mallic Joly; and best make-up-man was Ali Babul.
The prominent actress Sarah Begum Kabari was honored with a lifetime achievement award in the national film award.