Aguner Poroshmoni

Aguner Poroshmoni (আগুনের পরশমণির) is a 1994 film based on the novel of the same name by Humayun Ahmed, who also directed the film. The film won National Film Award in eight categories including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Plot. It was the first movie directed by Humayun Ahmed.

About
Humayun Ahmed made his debut as a filmmaker by releasing this film. It was released at a time when the middle-class people of the country had long turned their backs on Bangla films. Unconventional plot, humorous dialogues, lively characters and unique style of story line were the landmarks of the film. This is regarded as one of the finest movies in Bangladeshi cinema history on the 1971 liberation war.

Cast

 * Asaduzzaman Noor as Bodi
 * Bipasha Hayat as Ratri
 * Abul Hayat as Motin
 * Dolly Johur as Surma
 * Dilara Zaman
 * Shila Ahmed as Opala
 * Hosne Ara Putul as Binti, the housemaid
 * Mozammel Hossain
 * Salehuddin Ahmed as tea stall owner
 * Tithi Haque
 * Borna Priyadarshini
 * Lutfur Rahman George

Music
The music of the film is scored by Satya Saha. Songs of Rabindranath Tagore and Hason Raja are used in the film.

Awards
This film won Bangladesh National Film Award in 8 categories including Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Actress.