Khandaker Sumon
Khandaker Sumon | |
|---|---|
খন্দকার সুমন | |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Notable work | Saatao |
Khandaker Sumon is a Bangladeshi film director.[1] He won the 2023 Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director for his debut film Saatao.[2]
Career
Sumon was mentored by filmmaker Tanvir Mokammel.[3]
Sumon made his directorial debut with the film Saatao, released on 27 January 2023 in five cinema halls across Dhaka, Chittagong, and Rangpur.[2] He also wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogue for the film.[2] The film went on to win Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film, Best Actress, Best Sound Recording along with the Best Director for Sumon. It was nominated in the 53rd International Film Festival of India, and the 18th Thrissur International Film Festival (IFFT).[4] At the 6th Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) held in March 2023, it received the Gautama Buddha Award for Best International Feature Film.[3]
Sumon was a jury member for the NIFF 2025 where he served as a judge in the Short Film and Documentary category at the festival.[3]
References
- ^ "32 artistes, technicians to receive National Film Awards 2023". Prothom Alo. 2026-06-04. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
- ^ a b c "'Saatao' releases today in five halls". The Daily Star. 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
- ^ a b c "'Saatao' director appointed jury at NIFF 2025". The Daily Star. 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
- ^ "'Saatao' and 'Patalghar' nominated for 18th IFFT". The Daily Star. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2026-06-04.