Mousumi, Shormi Mala, Titas best actors, ‘Mrittika Maya’ best movie in 2013

Actors Mousumi, Shormi Mala and Titas Zia have won the National Film Award 2013 while ‘Mrittika Maya’ has been chosen as the best movie.

Shormi Mala (File Photo) Shormi Mala (File Photo)

Titas Zia (File Photo) Titas Zia (File Photo)

The information ministry announced the award winners in a media statement on Tuesday.

This year, the government has selected 24 artistes and others for the award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the film industry.

Titas and Shormi bagged the awards for their roles in Mrittika Maya while Mousumi got the nod for her performance in ‘Devdas’.

Gazi Rakayet and Faridur Reza Sagor’s ‘Mrittika Maya’ won awards in 17 categories including best director, best music director, best supporting actor, best actor in negative role, best story, best script writer and best art.

Actress and former MP Sarah Begum Kabori has been selected for lifetime achievement award.

Sarah Afrin’s ‘Shunety Ki Pao’ has been awarded for the best documentary film.