USA’s Richardson city will celebrate August 5 as ‘Babita’ Day
Bob Dubey, Mayor of Richardson city in USA's Texas has declared August 5 as "Babita" Day at an award-giving ceremony today, where the iconic actress received a lifetime honour in recognition of her illustrious cinematic career. The award ceremony took place during the Dallas Bangla Film Festival, which kicked off with a screening of Babita's acclaimed film, "Noyonmoni".
During his speech at the award-giving ceremony, the mayor of the City of Richardson in Texas, Bob Dubey, said, "As we welcome Babita to North Texas, it is fitting that we should join in this expression of pride and appreciation for her many contributions to the film and motion picture industry that millions of people have enjoyed over the years as she kicks off the Bengali Film Festival of Dallas at the Angelika Film Centre in grand style."
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "I, Bob Dubey, mayor of the City of Richardson, Texas, do hereby proclaim August 5, 2023 as Farida Akhtar Babita Day," he declared, adding, "We extend our sincere gratitude for the many years of entertainment she has provided to us all."
The sixth season of the Dallas Bengali Film Festival was inaugurated Friday at the Angelica Film Centre in Dallas, Texas, USA. Over the course of three days, six films, including the timeless classics "Golapi Ekhon Train e" and "Ashani Sanket", both starring Babita, will be screened at the festival.
The festival will run until August 6.
Expressing her thoughts on the film festival, Babita reflected on the journey of Bangladeshi cinema in the global arena. She shared with the Daily Star, "Before our country's independence, our talented filmmakers struggled to get their masterpieces showcased in international festivals. However, after independence, we were able to showcase our films worldwide."
"My association with Satyajit Ray's 'Ashani Sanket' paved the way for my representation as a Bangladeshi girl in the global film arena, proudly carrying the flag of Bangladesh. Today, the Dallas Bengali Film Festival is a testament to my journey, and I am deeply honoured to receive this award from the honourable Mayor. This recognition is not just mine; it belongs to my country and my family," she added.
Throughout her illustrious career, Babita has graced numerous international film festivals and earned countless accolades, including the National Film Award eight times.
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