Like a grand Oscars night for Bangladeshi cinema, the National Film Awards 2023 have unveiled their brightest stars after an intense final judging round.
In a headline-making triumph, Afran Nisho claimed Best Actor for his gripping performance in Suranga, while Ainun Nahar Putul took home Best Actress for her powerful role in Santao.
The evening belonged to Santao, which emerged as the Best Film of the Year, with Khandaker Suman also winning Best Director, sealing the film’s status as the standout cinematic achievement of 2023.
In an emotional tribute to cinema legends, the Lifetime Achievement Award was jointly bestowed upon late filmmaker Tarek Masud and cinematographer-director Abdul Latif Bachchu, honoring their enduring impact on the nation’s film heritage.
With awards handed out across 30 categories, the ceremony celebrated excellence in storytelling, music, performance, and technical artistry, marking a milestone year for Bangladeshi cinema.
National Film Awards 2023: Full Winners List
Lifetime Achievement Award
Tareque Masud
Abdul Latif Bachchu
Best Film
Santao – Directed by Khandaker Suman
Best Short Film
Mariam – Directed by Chaitali Samaddar
Best Documentary
Leelabati Nag: The Rebel – Directed by Eliza Binte Elahi
Best Director
Khandaker Suman – Santao
Best Actor (Leading Role)
Afran Nisho – Suranga
Best Actress (Leading Role)
Ainun Nahar Putul – Santao
Best Supporting Actor
Monir Ahammed (Shakil) – Suranga
Best Supporting Actress
Nazia Haque Arsha – Ora Saat Jan
Best Villain Performance
Ashish Khandaker – Adventure of Sundarbans
Best Comedy Performance
Shahiduzzaman Selim – Suranga
Best Child Artist
M Liyon– Aam Kanthaler Chunti
Special Award (Child Artist)
Arif Hasan Anaira Khan– Aam Kanthaler Chunti
Best Music Director
Emon Chowdhury – Adventure of Sundarbans
Best Dance Director
Habibur Rahman – Lal Sari
Best Singer (Male)
Balam – Priyatama
Best Singer (Female)
Abanti Deb Sinthi– Suranga
Best Lyricist
Someshwar Ali – Priyatama
Best Music Composer
Prince Mahmud – Priyatama
Best Story Writer
Faruk Hossain – Priyatama
Best Screenwriter
Niyamul Mukta – Rozkar
Best Dialogue Writer
Raihan Rafi
Syed Nazim Ud Doula – Suranga
Best Editor
Salahuddin Ahmed Babu – Ora Sat Jan
Best Art Director
Shahidul Islam – Suranga
Best Cinematographer
Suman Kumar Sarkar – Suranga
Best Sound Recorder
Sujan Mahmud – Santao
Best Costume Designer
Bithi Afrin – Suranga
Best Makeup Artist
Sabuj – Priyatama