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Nargis Akhter
নারগিস আক্তার
Born 20 November
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality Bangladeshi
Alma mater University of Dhaka
Occupation Film director, screenwriter, producer
Years active 2001–present
Notable work
Meghla Akash
Megher Koley Rod
Abujh Bou
Awards National Film Awards (2 times)

Nargis Akhter is a talented filmmaker from Bangladesh. She works as a director, writer, and producer for movies. Her first movie as a director was called Meghla Akash. After that, she directed many other films. Some of her well-known movies include Megher Koley Rod (from 2008) and Abujh Bou (from 2010). She also directed Poush Maser Pirit in 2016.

Nargis Akhter has won the National Film Award twice. She won for Best Screenplay for her films Meghla Akash and Abujh Bou. She is also special because she was the first Bangladeshi woman to win both national and international film awards.

Early Life and First Steps

Nargis Akhter was born in Dhaka Medical College Hospital in Bangladesh. Her family's original home is in Madaripur District. She studied social welfare at University of Dhaka. Before making movies, she gained experience by creating TV documentaries. These documentaries were for an organization that helps with development. Her very first documentary was called Ajana Ghatak. It was about HIV AIDS and was shown on TV in 1996.

Movies She Directed

Nargis Akhter has directed many films over the years. Here is a list of some of her movies:

Year Film Title 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

Television Work

Nargis Akhter has also appeared on television shows.

Year Show Name Host Channel Notes
2014 Citycell Taroka Kathon Channel i Live show
Bela Seshe SA TV

Awards and Achievements

Nargis Akhter has received important awards for her work in film. National Film Awards

Year Award Category Film Title Result
2003 Best Screenwriter Meghla Akash (2001) Won
2012 Abujh Bou (2010) Won
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