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Nargis Akhter
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| নারগিস আক্তার | |
| Born | 20 November Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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Notable work
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 2003 | Best Screenwriter | Meghla Akash (2001) | Won |
| 2012 | Abujh Bou (2010) | Won |
