The names of recipients of National Film Award 2017 and 2018 have been announced under 27 and 28 categories respectively.

National Film Award winning actor Bidya Sinha Mim has been trailblazing since her start in Channel i's 'Lux Superstar'. While she had a successful footing in small screen ventures, the actor has been solely sticking to films for quite some time.

Babita has reigned long as one of the most celebrated actresses of the Bangladesh film industry, during which she has starred in a staggering total of 275 films. The seven time National Film Award winning celebrity received international fame after her much acclaimed performance in Satyajit Ray's “Ashani Sanket”. In a recent interview with The Daily Star, the veteran actress looks back on the wonder years.

The biggest recognition in the country's cinema is the National Film Award, which was announced this past Thursday for films of 2016.

The National Film Award is the biggest award for the artistes associated with the country's film industry.

The government yesterday picked 29 artistes and film professionals for National Film Award 2014.

Popular TV actress, theatre artiste and model Aparna Ghosh recently received the National Film Award for her role in “Mrittika Maya”.