Reazul Mowla Rezu

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Reazul Rezu
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NationalityBangladeshi
Occupation(s)Television and film director
Notable work Bapjaner Bioscope
Children2
Awards National Film Awards

Reazul Mowla Rezu (born January 17, 1985) is a Bangladeshi film director, producer and screenplay writer. [1] [2] [3] In 2015, he won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director for the film Bapjaner Bioscope . [4] For the film, he won awards in three categories at the 40th National Film Awards. [5]

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Early life and education

Reazul Mowla Rezu was born in Tangail, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in philosophy from Govt. Saddat College in 2007. He went on to obtain a Master's degree in philosophy from Govt. Titumir College, Dhaka, in 2008.

Career

Rezu directed Bapjaner Bioscope . The film earned eight National Awards. Rezu is the youngest national award winning film director in Sub Continent. [6] [7] In 2021, Rezu signed a contract to appear in the film Madhyavitta. [8] James' popular rock song, "Didimoni," a heartfelt dedication to the female garment workers, has deeply resonated with the audience, winning their affection. Drawing inspiration from this powerful song, Rezaul Rezu is set to direct the film adaptation of "Didimoni." [9]

Filmography

YearFilmGenreCastsNotes
2015 Bapjaner Bioscope Patriotic Shahiduzzaman Selim, Shatabdi Wadud, [10] Sanjida Tanmoy National Film Award winner
2021Black LightThriller
2022Premer KobitaRomance

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2015 National Film Awards Best Director [11] Bapjaner Bioscope Won [12]
National Film Awards Best Screenplay [13] Bapjaner Bioscope Won [5]
National Film Awards Best Film Bapjaner Bioscope Won [5]

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