‘Barir Naam Shahana’ wins LIFF Audience Award

The story of the film revolves around Dipa, a resilient young woman in 90s Bangladesh.

The film’s success at LIFF has been a source of immense joy for the creators, as it symbolizes the film’s strong connection and resonance with its audience.

The story of the film revolves around Dipa, a resilient young woman in 90s Bangladesh, defies societal norms after a turbulent marriage. Raised in a peculiar family, she escapes marital hardship, transforms into a confident professional, but battles social stigma to live on her own terms.

Expressing gratitude, the team extended a heartfelt thanks to all viewers in the UK, emphasizing that their support was invaluable and a significant contributor to this honour. This award not only celebrates the film’s artistic excellence but also reinforces the impact of storytelling that touches the hearts of a diverse audience.

The excitement continues as Barir Naam Shahana” had its Bangladesh Premiere at 7 PM at the National Museum on January 23. This event saw a huge turnout of audiences and was a landmark event of the Dhaka International Film Festival, celebrating the film’s international success. 

“Barir Naam Shahana” had its world premiere in "Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival" where it won the 'Gender Sensitivity Award'.