PM to distribute Nat’l Film Awards 2019 Sunday
UNB
16th January, 2021 02:36:48
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will distribute the prestigious National Film Awards among its recipients on Sunday in 26 categories for the year 2019.
The awards will be handed over at a colourful ceremony to be held at Bangabandhu Inter national Conference Centre (BICC).
The premier will attend the programme virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban.
The Ministry of Information earlier announced names of the recipients of the National Film Awards 2019 to recognise the contributions of artistes to Bangladesh film industry.
The Lifetime Achievement Awards will be given to renowned actors Masud Parvez (Sohel Rana) and Kohinoor Akhter Suchanda for their remarkable contributions to the film industry.
Please stay safe, wear a mask, keep safe distance. Take care, she added.
Besides Neetu Kapoor, her Jug Jugg Jeeyo co-stars Varun Dhawan, Maniesh Paul and director Raj Mehta have also tested positive for the disease.
Dhawan, who is looking forward to the release of Coolie No 1 , confirmed his diagnosis on social media on Monday. Jug Jugg Jeeyo , backed by film-maker Karan Johar, marks the return of Neetu Kapoor on the big screen.
She last featured in 2013 s Besharam , alongside Ranbir Kapoor and late husband Rishi Kapoor. Main Shayar Toh Nahi , Chandni O Meri Chandni : Rishi Kapoor Left Us With Music And Memor.