| 22nd Bangladesh National Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best of bangladeshi cinema in 1997 |
| Awarded by | President of Bangladesh |
| Presented by | Ministry of Information |
| Presented on | 1998 |
| Site | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Official website | www |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature Film | Dukhai |
| Best Non-feature Film | Jibon O Ovinoy |
| Best Actor | Raisul Islam Asad Dukhai |
| Best Actress | Suchorita Hangor Nodi Grenade |
| Most awards | Dukhai (9) |
The 22nd Bangladesh National Film Awards, presented by Ministry of Information, Bangladesh to felicitate the best of Bangladeshi Cinema released in the year 1997. The ceremony took place in Dhaka and awards were given by then President of Bangladesh. The National Film Awards are the only film awards given by the government itself. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in Dhaka. 1997 was the 22nd ceremony of National Film Awards.
List of winners
This year artists received awards in 15 categories. No awards were given in Best Lyrics, Best Female Playback Singer, Best Cinematography, Best Dialogue, and Best Editing categories in 1997.
Merit awards
| Name of Awards | Winner(s) | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Film | Morshedul Islam (Producer) | Dukhai |
| Best Director | Chashi Nazrul Islam | Hangor Nodi Grenade |
| Best Actor | Raisul Islam Asad | Dukhai |
| Best Actress | Suchorita | Hangor Nodi Grenade |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Abul Khair | Dukhai |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Rokeya Prachy | Dukhai |
| Best Child Artist | Nishi | Dukhai |
| Best Music Director | Khan Ataur Rahman | Ekhono Anek Raat |
| Best Music Composer | Khan Ataur Rahman | Ekhono Anek Raat |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Kiran Chandra Roy | Dukhai |
Technical awards
| Name of Awards | Winner(s) | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Screenplay | MA Mobin | Dukhai |
| Best Story | Selina Hossain | Hangor Nodi Grenade |
| Best Art Direction | Mohiuddin Faruque | Dukhai |
| Best Makeup | Moyajjem Hossain | Dukhai |
Special awards
- Best Feature Film - Jibon O Ovinoy
See also
References
- "জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২)" [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Government of Bangladesh (in Bengali). Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- "Chashi Nazrul Islam: Bangladeshi Filmmaker Biography & Photos". News Today. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- 'বেলা অবেলা সারাবেলা' অনুষ্ঠানে মহিউদ্দিন ফারুক. Saatdin. Archived from the original on December 10, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2015.