The grand reception of the National Film Awards was held today at Bangabandhu International Convention Centre.

The awards were handed over to 29 recipients in 27 categories by Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud, on behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Gazi Rakayet won 4 individual awards. Photo: Courtesy of PID

Hasanul Haq Inu, Chairman, Standing Committee of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, was present as the special guest, while Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud, presided over the ceremony.

During the event, the Lifetime Achievement Award was jointly given to esteemed artistes Anwara Begum and Raisul Islam Asad for the year 2020.

Deepanwita Martin receives the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for "Gor". Photo: Courtesy of PID

While Raisul Islam Asad came from the USA to attend the event, Anwara Begum had to miss it due to her illness.

Anwara Begum's daughter Mukti, received the award on her behalf.

Raisul Islam Asad jointly won the Lifetime Achievement Award with Anwara Begum, who could not be present at the ceremony due to her illness. Photo: Courtesy of PID

Siam Ahmed was presented with the award for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Male) for his performance in "Bishwoshundori".

Deepanwita Martin won the award for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Female) for her role in "Gor".

Imran Mahmudul, Kabir Bakul, and Dilshad Nahar Kona at the ceremony. Photo: Taken from Facebook

Gazi Rakayet and Faridur Reza Sagar's "Gor" (The Grave), and Anjan Chowdhury's "Bishwoshundori", jointly won the award for Best Film.

Noted actor Misha Sawdagor won the award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for "Bir", whereas Fazlur Rahman Babu won the award for Best Supporting Actor (Male) for his role in "Bishwoshundori". Aparna Ghose won the award for Best Supporting Actor (Female) for her performance in "Gondi".

Mugdhota Morshed Wriddhi won the award for Best Child Artiste for "Gondi".

"Bangabandhur Rajnoitik Jibon o Bangladesher Obbhyudoy", directed by Syed Ashique Rahman, won the award for Best Documentary. "Aarong", directed by Jannatul Ferdaus, was awarded under the Best Short Film category.

Belal Khan won the award for Best Music Director for his work in "Bishshash Jodi Jayre" for the album, "Hridoy Jurey". Imran Mahmudul and Dilshad Nahar Kona won the Best Singer awards for their song "Tui Ki Amar Hobi Re" from the film "Bishwoshundori." Somnur Monir Konal also won the Best Singer (Female) award for her song "Bhalobashar Manush Tumi" from the film "Bir."

The other awardees were: Kabir Bakul for Best Lyricist (Tui Ki Amar Hobi Re), Imran Mahmudul for Best Composer (Tui Ki Amar Hobi Re), Gazi Rakayet for Best Story and Best Screenplay (Gor), Fakhrul Arefeen Khan for Best Dialogue (Gondi), Uttam Kumar Guha for Best Art Direction (Gor), Pankaj Palit and Mahbub Ullah Niaz for Best Cinematographer (Gor), Shariful Islam for Best Editor (Gor), Mohammad Ali Babul for Best Makeup (Gor), Kazi Selim Ahmed for Best Sound Designer, Enamtara Begum for Best Costume.

A cultural programme followed, with performances from Emon, Dighi, Saimon, Tama Mirza, and Puja Chery. Veteran artistes Rozina, Anjana, and Aruna Biswas also graced the occasion with their performances. Ferdous and Purnima hosted the event.

Singers Abida Sultana, Momtaz, Luipa, Protic Hasan, Rafiqul Alam serenaded the audience.

"Gor" and "Bishwoshundori" bagged the highest number of awards, with 11 and 8 wins, respectively.