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MERIL-PROTHOM ALO AWARDS

Honouring stellar performers of 2022
Apart from the performances, the audience also enjoyed the company of hosts Siam Ahmed and Pritom who made sure that the evening was enjoyable to all.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DESK
The highly anticipated Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2022 took to the centre stage on Friday evening at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center’s Hall of Fame in the capital’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.
This star-studded event brought together luminaries from the entertainment world, making the occasion an unforgettable one.
The event commenced with a welcome address from Prothom Alo Associate Editor Anisul Hoque. Following his remarks, Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman and Square Group Managing Director Anjan Chowdhury took to the stage, setting the tone for an evening of glitz and glamour.
Eminent singer Syed Abdul Hadi was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at the event which was presented to him by noted singer Runa Laila.
“I have always longed for love and respect, and this award gave me both,” said Hadi, the five-time National Film Award winner.
He was handed over a cheque worth Tk 2 lacs, which he donated to Prothom Alo trust.
Prominent faces of the industry, including Jayanta Chattopadhyay, Tariq Anam Khan, Nima Rahman, Chanchal Chowdhury, Runa Khan, Azmeri Haque Badhan, Bidya Sinha Mim, Mehazabien Chowdhury, Sabila Nur, Puja Chery, Pritom Hasan, and Xefer, among many other popular names, graced the event.
In the popular choice category, Bidya Sinha Mim won the Best Film Actress Award for her outstanding portrayal of Ananya in Poran , while Chanchal Chowdhury bagged the Best Film Actor Award for his exceptional performance in Hawa . Rodela Tapur, the young talent, received the Best Debutante Award for her performance in the film Deshantor .
In the category -- Television Drama, Limited Feature Film, Digital Medium, TV Series, and Web Series -- Mehazabien and Afran Nisho were awarded Best Actress and Best Actor (popular) for Punorjonmo 3 , respectively.
Meanwhile, Nazia Haque Orsha received Best Actress (critics) for Galiber Prem O Boshonter Kabbo and Pritom received Best Actor (critics) for Araal .
Coming to the Critics’ segment, Mejbaur Rahman Sumon bagged The Best Film Director Award for his directorial debut Hawa, while Nazifa Tushi earned the Best Film Actress Award for playing Gulti in the film. The Best Actor title was claimed by Chanchal for his stellar performance in Dui Diner Duniya.
Shaaticup claimed the Best Web Series Award while the Best Director (web series) was awarded to Nuhash Humayun for Pett Kata Shaw .
Alongside the award distribution, many prominent faces took to the stage, presenting dance and musical performances.
Apart from these entertaining segments, the audience also enjoyed the company of hosts Siam Ahmed and Pritom who made sure that the evening was enjoyable to all.
The glamorous night concluded with a promise to a grander show in the following year.