‘Qasida of Dhaka’ Won Best Documentary Award at Delhi Film Festival

The documentary 'Qasida of Dhaka' directed by Anarya Murshid received the Best Documentary Award at the Indus Valley International Film Festival in Delhi.

Listed films from South Asian countries were screened online from 1 August to 9 August, while films from other countries were screened in different categories, reports BSS.

The online film festival started with the screening of 'Pattakha' directed by India's award-winning Bhardwaj, and ended with the screening of the much-discussed and award-winning film 'Manto' starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and directed by Nandita Das.

Talking about his directed film ‘Qasida of Dhaka’, Anarya Murshid said, “There are so many folk traditions in our country like the Qasida that we may not be able to salvage. But I can save and let the world know”.

Thanks to the production company Bangladhol as they have encouraged me to do the job, he added.

JayantoChattopadhyay is the narrator of the ‘Qasida of Dhaka’ while RassellAbedin Taj is cinematographer, Anoy Sohag editor and Prince Shuvo is the music director of this documentary.