Brihonnola has prizes revoked
The three national awards "Brihonnola" was awarded back in 2014 from the categories of Best Film, Best Dialogue and Best Story have been revoked owing to the accused plagiarism of the film's story. It was accused that the story from "Gaachti Bolechilo" by novelist Syed Mustafa Siraj of Kolkata, has been plagiarised and used under the director Murad Parvez's name. After the accusations were proven true, the decision was taken to revoke the awards for the film. In addition to that, the director has been asked to return the Government grant of BDT. 24 lac, which they previously received for producing the film.
The Best Film Award will be given to "Nekabbor'er Mohaproyan," while "Meghmallar" writer Akhtaruzzaman Iliyas will receive the award for Best Story. Zahidur Rahman Anjan will receive the award for Best Dialogue for "Meghmallar."
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