Meril Prothom Alo Awards

Meril Prothom Alo Awards
17th Meril Prothom Alo Awards

Awarded for	Excellence in cinematic achievements
Country	Bangladesh
Presented by	Prothom Alo
First awarded	1998
Last awarded	2015
Official website	Official Website

Meril Prothom Alo Awards or Prothom Alo Awards is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers Choice and Critic Choice. The awards, first presented in 1998 and since then the awards are given every year at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC).^[1]

The 17th Meril Prothom Alo Awards was held on May 8, 2015 at Bangabandhu International Conference Center. Meril Prothom Alo Awards receives the highest number of viewers among Bangladesh's Awards Ceremonies. Meril Prothom Alo Awards is Bangladesh's equivalent to America's Academy Awards.^[2]

History

Meril Prothom Alo Awards was first awarded in 1998. The awards ceremony was organized and held by Bangladesh's largest newspaper Daily Prothom Alo and Square Toiletries Limited. After the construction of BICC in 2002, The awards ceremony was moved to a new location and in 2002, the awards ceremony for the first time was held in front of a large audiences. The awards include nominations in more than 30 categories and 2 honorary awards (includes lifetime achievements award).

Nomination

Meril Prothom Alo Awards is divided into two different nomination process, the Viewers Choice Awards nominations are made based on votes received from audiences and viewers while the jury nominations are selected by the board members (consists of veteran Bangladeshi directors, actors, actresses and producers, and other film personalities).

Voters

The Meril Prothom Alo Awards (MPAA) committee, consists of several selected members votes on selecting the nominees for each award categories. All voters have to be certified by The Prothom Alo Corporation. After the nominees are shortlisted, the nominations are made available to public and they can vote for any of the nominees.

Board members

The board members (known as the Juries) decides the nomination and winners of Critics Choice Awards, which also includes honorary awards. The Critics Choice Awards are given in 10 categories. The board, often consists of 8–10 members.

Awards

Public Choice Awards

Best Film Actor
Best Film Actress
Best TV Actor
Best TV Actress
Best Singer (Male)
Best Singer (Female)
Best Newcomer (Film and TV) - started from 2014.

Best Film Actor	Best Film Actress
1998 - Riaz (Praner Cheye Priyo) 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - Riaz (Shashur Bari Zindabad) 2002 - Riaz (Premer Taj Mahal) 2003 - Ferdous Ahmed 2004 - Riaz (Moner Majhe Tumi) 2005 - A.T.M. Shamsuzzaman 2006 - Riaz (Hridoyer Kotha) 2007 - Manna (Machine Man) 2008 - Shakib Khan (Priya Amar Priya) 2009 - Chanchal Chowdhury (Monpura) 2010 - Shakib Khan (Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na) 2011 - Shakib Khan (King Khan) 2012 - Shakib Khan (Don Number One) 2013 - Shakib Khan (Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini) 2014 - Shakib Khan (Hero: The Superstar) 2015 - Arifin Shuvoo (Chuye Dile Mon)	1998 - Shabnur 1999 - Shabnur 2000 - Shabnur 2001 - Shabnur 2002 - Shabnur 2003 - Shaon 2004 - Purnima 2005 - Shabnur 2006 - Purnima (Hridoyer Kotha) 2007 - Shabnur (Amar Praner Swami) 2008 - Shabnur (Ek Takar Bou) 2009 - Shabnur (Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore) 2010 - Moushumi (Golapi Ekhon Biletey) 2011 - Moushumi (Projapoti) 2012 - Joya Ahsan (Chorabali) and Kusum Sikder (Lal Tip) 2013 - Joya Ahsan (Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini) 2014 - Mahiya Mahi (Agnee) 2015 - Zakia Bari Momo (Chuye Dile Mon)
Best TV Actor	Best TV Actress
1998 - Zahid Hasan 1999 - Zahid Hasan 2000 - Zahid Hasan 2001 - Zahid Hasan 2002 - Zahid Hasan 2003 - Mahfuz Ahmed 2004 - 2005 - Mahfuz Ahmed 2006 - Mahfuz Ahmed (Otopor Nurul Huda) 2007 - Zahid Hasan 2008 - Mahfuz Ahmed (Amader Nurul Huda) 2009 - Mosharraf Karim (Housefull) 2010 - Zahid Hasan (Graduate) 2011 - Mosharraf Karim (Chander Nijer Kono Alo Nei) 2012 - Zahid Hasan (Arman Bhai Honeymoon e) 2013 - Mosharraf Karim (Sikandar Box Ekhon Birat Model) 2014 - Mosharraf Karim (Sei Rokom Pan-Khor) 2015 - Mosharraf Karim - (Sikandar Box Ekhon Nijer Grame)	1998 - Bipasha Hayat 1999 - Bipasha Hayat 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - Bipasha Hayat 2003 - Aupee Karim 2004 - 2005 - Aupee Karim 2006 - Tarin Ahmed (Kotha Chilo Onnorokom) 2007 - Tarin Ahmed (Maya) 2008 - Sumaiya Shimu (Shopnochura) 2009 - Joya Ahsan (Tarpor O Angurlata Nando Ke Bhalobashey) 2010 - Nusrat Imroz Tisha (Graduate) 2011 - Joya Ahsan (Choita Pagol) 2012 - Nusrat Imroz Tisha (Long March) 2013 - Nusrat Imroz Tisha (Jodi Bhalo Na Lage Dio Na Mon) 2014 - Nusrat Imroz Tisha (Bijli) 2015 - Nusrat Imroz Tisha - (Tilottoma, Tomar Jonno)
Best Singer (Male)	Best Singer (Female)
1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - Asif Akbar (O Priya Tumi Kothay) 2002 - Asif Akbar 2003 - Asif Akbar 2004 - Asif Akbar 2005 - Asif Akbar (Bachbo Na) 2006 - Habib Wahid (Bhalobasbo Basbore - Hridoyer Kotha) 2007 - Balam (Balam) 2008 - Habib Wahid (Bolchi Tomake) 2009 - Habib Wahid (Dwidha - Third Person Singular Number) 2010 - Habib Wahid (Projapoti - Projapoti) 2011 - Arfin Rumey (Nilanjona) 2012 - Habib Wahid (Shadin) 2013 - Asif Akbar (Ex-Prem) 2014 - James (Desha Asche - Desha: The Leader) 2015 - Tahsan Rahman Khan (Chuye Dile Mon - Chuye Dile Mon)	1998 - 1999 - Kanak Chapa 2000 - Kanak Chapa 2001 - Kanak Chapa 2002 - Kanak Chapa^[3] 2003 - Momtaz 2004 - 2005 - Samina Chowdhury (Ei Bujhi Tumi Ele) 2006 - Samina Chowdhury (Amar Majhe Nei - Rani Kuthir Baki Itihash) 2007 - Fahmida Nabi (Lukuchuri Lukuchuri Golpo - Aha!) 2008 - Kazi Krishnokoli Islam (Jao Pakhi - Monpura) 2009 - Nazmun Munira Nancy (Dwidha - Third Person Singular Number) 2010 - Nazmun Munira Nancy (Shishir Bheja) 2011 - Nazmun Munira Nancy (Pagol Tor Jonno) 2012 - Nazmun Munira Nancy (Bhalobasi Tomay) 2013 - Nazmun Munira Nancy (Akash Hote Chai) 2014 - Nazmun Munira Nancy (Bhalo Na Basle Ki Bojha Jay) 2015 - Nazmun Munira Nancy (Dana Kata Pori)
Best Newcomer (Film and Television)	Best Musical Band
2014 - Tanjin Tisha (U-turn) 2015 - Nusrat Faria Mazhar - Aashiqui (2015 film)	2003 – Prometheus 2004 – 2005 – LRB (Mone Ache Naki) 2006 – Souls (Jhot Jhamela) 2007 – LRB (Sporsho) 2008 – Aurthohin – Aushomapto I
Best Male Model	Best Female Model
1998 - Adil Hossain Nobel 1999 – Adil Hossain Nobel 2000 – Adil Hossain Nobel 2001 – Adil Hossain Nobel 2002 2003 – Adil Hossain Nobel 2004 – Adil Hossain Nobel 2005 – Chanchal Chowdhury (Grameen Phone) 2006 – Kazi Jamal Uddin (Asian City) 2007 – Mamnun Hasan Emon (Banglalink Desh To Desh)	1998 – Sadia Islam Mou 1999 – Sadia Islam Mou 2000 – Sadia Islam Mou 2001 – Sadia Islam Mou 2002 – 2003 – Nusrat Imroz Tisha 2004 – Nusrat Imroz Tisha 2005 – Prarthona Fardin Dighi (Grameen Phone - Moyna Pakhi) 2006 – Prarthona Fardin Dighi (Elite Ranga Mehedi) 2007 – Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa (Banglalink Desh To Desh)^[4]^[5]

Critics Choice Awards

Best Film
Best Film Director
Best Film Actor
Best Film Actress
Best Play Writer
Best TV Director
Best TV Actor
Best TV Actress
Special Awards^[6]

Best Film	Best Film Director
1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - Adhiar 2004 - 2005 - Hajar Bachhor Dhore 2006 - Ayna 2007 - Swopnodanay 2008 - Chandragrohon 2009 - Third Person Singular Number 2010 - Runway 2011 - Guerrilla 2012 - Ghetuputra Kamola 2013 - Mrittika Maya 2014 - Brihonnola	1998 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - Saidul Anam Tutul (Adhiar) 2004 - Toukir Ahmed (Joyjatra) 2005 - Kohinoor Akhter Shuchanda (Hajar Bachhor Dhore) 2006 - Toukir Ahmed (Rupkothar Golpo) 2007 - Shahin-Sumon (Dhoka) 2008 - Murad Parvez (Chandragrohon) 2009 - Mostofa Sarwar Farooki (Third Person Singular Number) 2010 - Abu Sayeed (Opekkha) 2011 - Nasiruddin Yousuff (Guerilla) 2012 - Humayun Ahmed (Ghetuputra Kamola) 2013 - Mohammad Hannan (Shikhandi Kotha) 2014 - Mostofa Sarwar Farooki (Pipra Bidya)
Best Film Actor	Best Film Actress
1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - Riaz 2004 - Riaz (Shasti: Punishment) 2005 - Riaz (Hajar Bachhor Dhore) 2006 - Chanchal Chowdhury (Rupkothar Golpo) 2007 - Shakib Khan (Amar Praner Swami) 2008 - Raisul Islam Asad (Liliputera Boro Hobe) 2009 - Mamunur Rashid (Monpura) 2010 - Jayanta Chattopadhyay (Opekkha) and Chanchal Chowdhury (Moner Manush) 2011 - Chowdhury Jawata Afnan (Amar Bondhu Rashed) 2012 - Tariq Anam Khan (Ghetuputra Kamola) 2013 - Raisul Islam Asad (Mrittika Maya) and Rakhal Sobuj (Shikhandi Kotha) 2014 - Arifin Shuvoo (Taarkata)	1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - Purnima 2004 - Rozina (Rakkhushi) 2005 - Shashi (Hajar Bachhor Dhore) 2006 - Sohana Saba (Ayna) 2007 - Purnima (Dhoka) 2008 - Bidya Sinha Saha Mim (Amar Ache Jol) 2009 - Nusrat Imroz Tisha (Third Person Singular Number) 2010 - Mirana Jaman (Opekkha) and Rabeya Aktar Moni (Runway) 2011 - Joya Ahsan (Guerilla) 2012 - Shamima Nazneen (Ghetuputra Kamola) 2013 - Naznin Hasan Chumki (Ekoi Britte) 2014 - Moushumi (Ek Cup Cha) 2015 - Zakia Bari Momo (Chuye Dile Mon)
Best Play Wright	Best TV Director
1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - Nurul Alam Atique 2003 - Gias Uddin Selim 2004 - 2005 - Muhammed Zafar Iqbal (Ekti Shundor Shokal) 2006 - Masum Reza (Modhu Moyra) 2007 - Litu Shakhawat (Fera) 2008 - Nurul Alam Atique and Ranjan Rabbani (Ekti Phone Kora Jabe Please?) 2009 - Nurul Alam Atique (Bikol Pakhir Gaan) 2010 - Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi (Seluloed Man) 2011 - Ashraful Chanchal (Shonibar Raat Doshta Chollish Minute) 2012 - Abul Kalam Azad (Sobuj Velvet) 2013 - Partho Shahriar (Jong Kutumbpur) 2014 - Monirul Islam Rubel (Protidin Shonibar)	1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - Nurul Alam Atique 2004 - Animesh Aich 2005 - Abdullah Rana (Ghorsawarer Swapno) 2006 - Mejbaur Rahman Sumon (Dhokhiner Janalata Khola) 2007 - Animesh Aich (Gorom Bhat Othoba Nichok Bhuter Golpo) 2008 - Amitabh Reza (Ekti Phone Kora Jabe Please?) 2009 - Nurul Alam Atique (Bikol Pakhir Gaan) 2010 - Animesh Aich (Kaata) 2011 - Monowar Kabir (Holud) 2012 - Animesh Aich (Noytar Songbad) 2013 - Wahid Anam (Pari) 2014 - Amitabh Reza (Surface)
Best TV Actor	Best TV Actress
1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - Fazlur Rahman Babu 2004 - 2005 - Aly Zaker 2006 - Anisur Rahman Milon (Modhu Moyra) 2007 - SM Mohsin (Gorom Bhat Othoba Nichok Bhuter Golpo) 2008 - Mosharraf Karim (Deyal Almari) 2009 - Fazlur Rahman Babu (Panjabiwala) 2010 - Shahiduzzaman Selim (Kaata) 2011 - Abul Hayat (Shonibar Raat Doshta Chollish Minute) 2012 - Mosharraf Karim (Jorda Jamal) 2013 - Mosharraf Karim (Sei Rokom Cha-Khor) 2014 - Rawnak Hasan (Ratargul)	1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - Elora Gahar 2004 - 2005 - Shomi Kaiser 2006 - Joya Ahsan (Hatkhunra) 2007 - Aupee Karim (Nusrat, Songe Ekti Golpo) 2008 - Munira Mithu (Emon Deshti Kothao Khuje Pabe Nako Tumi) 2009 - Naoha Munir Dihan (Bikol Pakhir Gaan) 2010 - Deepannita Haldar (Kaata) 2011 - Nusrat Imroz Tisha (Tahminar Dinjapon) 2012 - Tarin Ahmed (Sobuj Velvet) 2013 - Farjana Chobi (Simana Periye) 2014 - Sanjida Prity (Surface)

Special Awards

1998
1999 -
2000 -
2001 -
2002 -
2003 - Ahmed Rubel (Adhiar); Best Producer: Saidul Anam Tutul (Adhiar); and Best Playwright: Mustafa Manwar
2004 -
2005 - Best Dancer: Shibli Muhammad; and Best Singer: Monir Khan
2006 - Best Cinematography (TV): Monirul Islam Masud; Best Cinematography (Film): Maqsudul Bari; Best Dancer: Munmun Ahmed; and Best Singer: Kumar Bishwajit (Drishti Bhora Brishti)
2007 - Fazlur Rahman Babu (Swopnodanay); Best Dancer: Shamim Ara Nipa; and Best Singer: Bappa Mazumder (Din Bari Jay)
2008 - Best Film: SA Haque Alik (Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa); Best Dancer: Sharmila Bandopadhay; and Best Singer: Deepto (Ekti Sorol Onko)
2009 - Topu (Third Person Singular Number)
2010 -
2011 - A.T.M. Shamsuzzaman (Guerilla)
2012 - Mamun (Ghetuputra Kamola) and Meghla (Uttarer Sur)
2013 -
2014 - Best Director: Wahid Anam (Chinno); Best Make-up Artist: Mohammad Faruq (Brihonnola)

Lifetime Achievement Awards

2002 - Sohrab Hossain
2003 - Subhash Dutta
2004 - Abdul Latif
2005 - Shah Abdul Karim^[7]
2006 - Ferdousi Majumdar
2007 - Kolim Shorafi
2008 - Ferdausi Rahman^[8]
2009 - Baby Islam
2010 - Sudhin Dash
2011 - Firoza Begum
2012 - Mustafa Manwar
2013 - Ramkanai Das^[9]
2014 - Nayok Raj Razzak^[10]
2015 - Fahmida Khatun

Previously given awards

Best TV Program

1998 - Ittyadi
1999 - Ittyadi
2000 - Ittyadi
2001 - Ittyadi
2002 - Ittyadi
2003 - Ittyadi
2004 - Ittyadi
2005 - Ittyadi

Awards ceremonies

The following is a listing of all Meril Prothom Alo Awards ceremonies since 1998.

Ceremony	Date	Host(s)	Venue	Source
1st Meril Prothom Alo Awards	1999	Afzal Hossain & Suborna Mustafa
2nd Meril Prothom Alo Awards	2000	Hanif Sanket
3rd Meril Prothom Alo Awards	2001
4th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	2002	Hanif Sanket
5th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	2003
6th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	2004	Hanif Sanket	Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre, Dhaka	^[11]
7th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	2005		Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre, Dhaka
8th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	May 12, 2006	Hanif Sanket	Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre, Dhaka	^[12]
9th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	2007	Afzal Hossain	Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre, Dhaka
10th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	2008	Ferdous and Riaz	Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre, Dhaka
11th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	April 10, 2009	Ferdous Ahmed and Aupee Karim	Hall of Fame Theatre of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka	^[13]
12th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	April 9, 2010	Ferdous Ahmed, Chanchal Chowdhury and Mosharraf Karim	Hall of Fame Theatre of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka	^[14]
13th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	2011	Zahid Hasan	Hall of Fame Theatre of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka
14th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	April 26, 2012	Mosharraf Karim, Chanchal Chowdhury and Nusrat Imrose Tisha	Hall of Fame Theatre of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka	^[15]
15th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	April 25, 2013	Mosharraf Karim, Chanchal Chowdhury	Hall of Fame Theatre of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka
16th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	April 25, 2014	Jewel Aich, Shaju Khadem	Hall of Fame Theatre of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka	^[16]
17th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	May 8, 2015	Mosharraf Karim, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Shaju Khadem	Hall of Fame Theatre of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka	^[17]
18th Meril Prothom Alo Awards	2016

Controversy

The awards have come under criticism from various sections of the society for being held during a time of national crisis. Ignoring public outcry on social networks, the organizers went ahead with the ceremony which was held at the Bangabandhu International Convention Centre in Dhaka on 26 April 2013, as the entire country mourned the demise of more than 300 people in the collapse of a building at Savar.^[18]

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