Dhallywood stars eye Kolkata Filmfare awards

A number of Dhallywood stars are eyeing the Tollywood Filmfare Awards this year. Shakib Khan, Joya Ahsan, Arefin Shuvo, Kusum Sikdar, and Nusrat Faria are on the contestants’ list.
The award ceremony will be held on 25 February, 2017.
The categories are best actor (male), best actor (female), best director, best film, best song, best singer (male), best singer (female), best lyricist, and some others as well.
Shakib Khan has been nominated for his film ‘Shikari’, Joya Ahsan for ‘Eagler Chokh’, Arefin Shuvo for ‘Niyoti’, Kusum Sikdar for ‘Shankhachil’, and Nusrat Faria grabbed the nomination for ‘Hero 420’.

Shakib Khan told Prothom Alo he was happy with the nomination, saying, “This proves audiences love good films. The film was also a commercial hit, and it won the best film title in the Kalakar Award. These achievements inspire me to perform even better.”
Kusum Sikder is also very happy to be a nominee and is already campaigning. “It’s one of the most prestigious awards in India. I’m glad my name is on the list. Only Bangladeshis and Bangla speakers can help me win the award,” she said.
Bangladeshi people and Bangla speakers can cast their vote at www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-east-2017/.