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. The film was directed by Bangladeshi filmmaker Nargis Akter as her first directed film. It was released in 2002 all over Bangladesh. This thought has brought forward Nargis Akhter's first feature film ''Meghla Akash'' that deals with the issue of

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prevention and control. It stars

Moushumi Arifa Pervin Zaman (born 3 November 1973), known by her stage name Moushumi, is a Bangladeshi film actress and director. Regarded as one of the most popular and successful actresses of Bangladesh Film Industry, she established herself as one of ...

, Ayub Khan, Amit Hasan, Shakil Khan,

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The film was appreciated by film critics and film viewers and won the National Film Award of Bangladesh as best director Nargis Akter of the year 2002, with won a total of six categories.

Synopsis

'Meghla', (Moushumi) a beautiful girl, loves with 'Moni' (Amit Hasan). Mohit's father rejects Meghla because her uncle cannot provide dowry. Meghla leaves her village with a broken heart. Khoybor, an evil person, provokes her and tells her that he will find a job for her. Then he sells her in the market for prostitution. This is how the story begins.

Cast

Awards and achievement

National Film Awards

''Meghla Akash'' won the National Film Awards total six categories in the year of 2002.''Published: The Daily Star, 8 November 2010'
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''BSS, Dhaka, accessed: 19 May 2011'' * Winner Best screenplay : 'Nargis Aktar' 2002 * Winner Best Actress: '

' 2002

Music

The music was arranged and conducted by Bangladeshi music director Alauddin Ali; lyrics were provided by Mohammad Rafiquzzaman. Playback singers were as follows: *Mitali Mukharjee *Protik Dey *

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*Ragob Chowdhury.

References

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