Meril_Prothom_Alo_Awards

Meril Prothom Alo Awards
Meril Prothom Alo Awards
Current: 24th Meril Prothom Alo Awards
Awarded for	Excellence in cinematic achievements
Country	Bangladesh
Presented by	Prothom Alo
First awarded	1998
Last awarded	2021
Website	prothom-alo.com/mpaward2013

Meril-Prothom Alo Awards

Annual Bangladeshi Awards Ceremony

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

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The 19th Meril Prothom Alo Awards ceremony was held on 20 April 2017 at Bangabandhu International Conference Center. Meril Prothom Alo Awards receive the highest number of viewers among Bangladesh's Awards Ceremonies. Meril Prothom Alo Awards are Bangladesh's equivalent to America's Academy Awards.^[2]^[3]

Nomination

Meril Prothom Alo Awards is divided into two different nomination processes, 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 (consist of veteran Bangladeshi directors, actors, actresses and producers, and other film personalities).

Board members

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

1999
Best Movie Actor - Male
Movie Actor - Male
Manna - (Ammajan)
Riaz
Ferdous
Best Movie Actor - Female
Shabnur (Ei Mon Tomake Dilam)
Moushumi
Poppy
Best Singer - Male
Andrew Kishore (Brindamon)
Ayub Bacchu
Tapan Chowdhury
Best Singer - Female
Kanak Chapa (Eto Shundor Prithibi)
Runa Laila
Sabina Yasmin
Best Model - Male
Nobel (TVC)
Pollob
Shimul
Best Model - Female
Sadia Islam Mou (TVC)
Tarin
Riya
Best TV Commercial
Keya Super Lemon Soap
Berger Paints
Meril Beauty Care Soap
Best Magazine TV Show
Ityadi (Hanif Sanket)
Flop Show
Shubheccha
Best Music Band
LRB
Ark
Nagar Baul
Best TV Actor - Female
Bipasha Hayat
Shomy Kayser
Afsana Mimi
Best TV Actor - Male
Zahid Hasan
Azizul Hakim
Tauquir Ahmed
Best TV Natok Story
Abul Hayat (Unmesh)
Giasuddin Selim (Dokkhiner Ghor)
Panna Kayser (Kahini)
Masum Aziz (Ontore Nirontor)
Best TV Natok Director
Syedul Anam Tutul (Dokkiner Ghor)
Abul Hayat (Unmesh)
Sheikh Niyamat Ali (Vorer Kotha Mala)
Best TV Natok Actor - Male
Masud Ali Khan (Vorer Kotha Mala)
Shahiduzzaman Selim (Adhuli)
Jayanto Chattopadhyay (Dokkhiner Ghor)
Best TV Natok Actor - Female
Rokeya Prachi (Chor)
Tania Ahmed (Dokkhiner Ghor)
Natasha Hayat (Unmesh)
2000

Best Movie Actor - Male
Manna (Abbajan)
Riaz
Ferdous
Best Movie Actor - Female
Shabnur (Mrittu Geet Shomriddho)
Poppy
Moushumi
Best Model - Female
Sadia Islam Mou (Apon Jewellers TVC)
Riya
Tarin
Best Model - Male
Nobel (TVC)
Pollob
Shahed
Best Magazine TV Show
Ityadi (Hanif Sanket)
Shubeccha
Aajkaal
Best TV Actor - Female
Shomy Kayser
Afsana Mimi
Bipasha Hayat
Best TV Actor - Male
Zahid Hasan
Azizul Hakim
Tauquir Ahmed
2001
Best Singer - Male
Asif Akbar (O Priya Tumi Kothay)
Andrew Kishore (Poddo Patar Pani)
Jens Sumon (Ekta Chador Hobe)
Hasan (Taal)
Best Singer - Female
Kanak Chapa (Shagorer Moto Gobhir)
Kaniz Suborna (Bhalobashi Tomake)
Momtaz (Return Ticket)
Samina Chowdhury (Shaat Bhai Chompa)
Best Model - Male
Noble (Keya TVC)
James (Pepsi TVC)
Shimul (Berger TVC)
Shahed (Lubaba TVC)
Best Model - Female
Sadia Islam Mou (Keya Herbal TVC)
Aupee Karim (Lux TVC)
Purnima (Lux TVC)
Riya (Renus Jewellers TVC)
Best Movie Actor - Male
Riaz (Shoshurbari Zindabad)
Mahfuz (Dui Duari)
Manna (Abbajan)
Ferdous
Best Movie Actor - Female
Shabnur (Shoshrbari Zindabad)
Meher Afroze Shaon (Dui Duari)
Purnima
Moushumi
Best Band
LRB (Mon Chaile Mon Pabe)
Ark (Brihoshpoti)
Baul Nogor (Dushtu Cheler Dol)
Promithius (Shoreo Shoreya)
Best Magazine TV Show
Ittadi (Hanif Sanket)
Poriprekkhon
Bolte Chai
Shubheccha
Best TV Actor - Male
Zahid Hasan
Azizul Hakim
Afzal Hossain
Tauquir Ahmed
Best TV Actor - Female
Shomi Kayser
Tarin
Afsana Mimi
Bipasha Hayat

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Best Film Actor	Best TV Actor
1998 - Riaz 1999 -Manna 2000 -Manna 2001 -Riaz (Shoshurbari Zindabad) 2002 -Riaz (O Priya Tumi Kothay) 2003 -Riaz (Moner Majhe Tumi) 2004 -Ferdous (Bachelor) 2005 -ATM Shamsuzzaman (Molla Barir Bou) 2006 -Riaz (Hridoyer Kotha) 2007 - Manna (Machineman) 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) 2016 - Shakib Khan ( Shikari) 2017 - Arifin Shuvoo (Dhaka Attack) 2018 - Siam Ahmed (PoraMon 2) 2019 - Siam Ahmed (Fagun Haway) 2021 - Siam Ahmed (Mridha Bonam Mridha)	1998 – Zahid Hasan 1999 – Zahid Hasan 2000 – Zahid Hasan 2001 – Zahid Hasan (Nilanjana) 2002 – Zahid Hasan (Bandhan) 2003 – Mahfuz Ahmed 2004 – Mahfuz Ahmed (Nurul Huda Ekoda Valobeshechilo) 2005 – Mahfuz Ahmed (Otopor Nurul Huda) 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) 2016 - Mosharraf Karim (Bougiri) 2017 – Ziaul Faruq Apurba – (Boro Chele) 2018 - Afran Nisho (Buker Ba Pashe) 2019 - Afran Nisho (Sheshta Sundor) 2021 - Afran Nisho (Punorjonmo)
Best Singer (Male)	Best Singer (Female)
1998 – Tapan Chowdhury 1999 – Andrew Kishore 2000 – Andrew Kishore 2001 – Asif Akbar (O Priya Tumi Kothay) 2002 – Asif Akbar 2003 – Asif Akbar 2004 – Asif Akbar 2005 – Asif Akbar (Bachbo Na) 2006 – Habib Wahid (Bhalobashbo Bashbore – 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 – Tahsan Rahman Khan 2015 – Tahsan Rahman Khan (Chuye Dile Mon – Chuye Dile Mon)	1998 – Kanak Chapa 1999 – Kanak Chapa 2000 – Kanak Chapa 2001 – Kanak Chapa 2002 – Kanak Chapa^[4] 2003 – Momtaz Begum 2004 – Dolly Shantoni 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) 2016 – Shabnom Bubly (Bossgiri) 2017 - Taskin Rahman (Dhaka Attack) 2018 - Sabnam Faria (Debi) 2019 - Orchita Sporshia (Abar Boshonto) 2021 - Jannatul Ferdous Oishee (Mission Extreme) 2022 - Rodela Tapur (Deshantor)
Best Male Model	Best Female Model
1998 – Adil Hossain Nobel 1999 – Adil Hossain Nobel 2000 – Adil Hossain Nobel 2001 – Adil Hossain Nobel 2002 - Sabbir Ahmed 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 – Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa 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)^[5]^[6]

Best Film Actor	Best TV Actor
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) 2015 - Arifin Shuvoo (Chuye Dile Mon) 2016 - Chanchal Chowdhury (Aynabaji) 2017 - Arifin Shuvoo (Dhaka Attack)	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) 2015 - 2016 - 2017 -
Best Playwright	Best TV Director
1998 – 1999 – 2000 – 2001 – Ratan Paul 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) 2015 - 2016 – Sarower Reza Jimi (Jog Biyog)	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) 2015 - 2016 -

Ceremony	Date	Host(s)	Venue	Source
1st Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	1999	Afzal Hossain and Suborna Mustafa
2nd Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	2000	Hanif Sanket
3rd Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	2001	Afzal Hossain and Suborna Mustafa
4th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	2002	Hanif Sanket
5th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	2003	Afzal Hossain
6th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	2004	Hanif Sanket	Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Center, Dhaka	^[8]
7th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	2005	Hanif Sanket
8th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	12 May 2006	Hanif Sanket		^[9]
9th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	2007	Afzal Hossain
10th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	2008	Ferdous Ahmed and Riaz
11th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	10 April 2009	Ferdous Ahmed and Aupee Karim	Hall of Fame Theatre, Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Dhaka	^[10]
12th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	9 April 2010	Ferdous Ahmed, Chanchal Chowdhury and Mosharraf Karim		^[11]
13th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	29 April 2011	Zahid Hasan
14th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	26 April 2012	Mosharraf Karim, Chanchal Chowdhury and Nusrat Imrose Tisha		^[12]
15th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	25 April 2013	Mosharraf Karim, Chanchal Chowdhury
16th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	25 April 2014	Jewel Aich, Saju Khadem		^[13]
17th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	8 May 2015	Mosharraf Karim, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Saju Khadem		^[14]
18th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	28 April 2016	Tahsan Rahman Khan
19th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards	21 April 2017	Ferdous Ahmed and Purnima		^[15]

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Meril Prothom Alo Awards
Current: 24th Meril Prothom Alo Awards

Awarded for	Excellence in cinematic achievements
Country	Bangladesh
Presented by	Prothom Alo
First awarded	1998
Last awarded	2021
Website	prothom-alo.com/mpaward2013