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Ashraf Shishir

b. 1983

Bangladeshi independent film director, screenwriter and human rights activist

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Born 1983. Ashraf Shishir is a film director and screenwriter.

Md Ashraful Alam (born 1 February 1983) better known as Ashraf Shishir is a Bangladeshi independent film director, screenwriter and human rights activist. He received Bangladesh National Film Awards in 2014 for Gariwala. It has been screened at 65 international film festivals in 22 countries and has earned 24 international awards.

His film Amra Ekta Cinema Banabo is the longest non-experimental film ever made.

Biography Shishir graduated in information technology and earned his masters' in International human rights law. He is the author of four books. 2018 Gopon – The Inner Sound The thriller based drama film tells the story of a flopped filmmaker and a noted female writer. 2019 Amra Ekta Cinema Banabo The film is based on love, dreams, politics, revolution and aftermath of Bangladesh Liberation War. It features the deceptive turns, twists of locality, people's struggles and aspirations. TBA 570 Note:Films in Bengali-language unless mentioned otherwise.

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Awards Year Film Notes 2014 Gariwala Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Short Film, 2014

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Important facts

Born
1 February 1983
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter
Awards
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Short Film
Also known as
Md Ashraful Alam

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ashraf Shishir?

Bangladeshi independent film director, screenwriter and human rights activist

When was Ashraf Shishir born?

Ashraf Shishir was born on 1 February 1983.

What is Ashraf Shishir's occupation?

Ashraf Shishir is a film director and screenwriter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ashraf Shishir

· Wikidata: Q64735454

· DBpedia: Ashraf Shishir

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