The Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) came alive last night, brimming with the vibrant energy of stars, creators, and fans as it hosted the third edition of the prestigious "Blender's Choice The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards".  

Honouring exceptional achievements in OTT and digital content for 2023, the event celebrated the creativity and hard work of the industry's brightest stars. Covering a wide array of categories, the awards shone a spotlight on the talents that captured hearts and minds throughout the year.  

The evening began on a solemn note at 6:40pm, with a minute of silence observed for those affected by the tragic July uprising. Soon after, the mood lifted as a stunning thematic dance performance by Alif and Shahnaz Sumi set the stage for the festivities.  

From there, it was a cascade of moments to cherish, as individuals and teams were recognised in 30 categories for their on-screen and behind-the-scenes brilliance across Individual Content, Music, Critics' Choice, and Popular Choice categories.  

Spotlight on the stars of the night

Check out the winners recognised at the "Blender's Choice The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2023":

Popular Choice winners

Best Actor (Male): Mosharraf Karim (Mohanagar 2)

Best Actor (Female): Azmeri Haque Badhan (Guti) and Tasnia Farin (Nikosh)

Best Supporting (Male): Dibya Joyti (Mohanagar 2)

Best Supporting (Female): Tanzika Amin (Mohanagar 2)

Best Antagonist: Afran Nisho (Sharey Showlo)

Best Director (Series): Ashfaque Nipun (Mohanagar 2)

Best Director (Film): Raihan Rafi (Friday)

Best (Series): Mohanagar 2

Best (Film): Baba Someone's Following Me 

Critics' favourites

Best Actor (Male): Nasir Uddin Khan (Myself Allen Swapan)

Best Actor (Female): Nazia Haque Orsha (Jahan)

Best (Director): Mizanur Rahman Aryan (Unish20)

Best (Film/Drama/Series): Unish20

Best Cinematographer: Sheikh Rajibul Islam (Mohanagar 2)

Best Editing: Leon Rozario (Myself Allen Swapan)

Best Makeup Artist: Atia Rahman (Myself Allen Swapan)

Best Script Writing: Shihab Shaheen and Robiul Alam Robi (Myself Allen Swapan)

Best Costume: Bijaya Ratnabali (Guti)

Best Art Director: Naeemah Zaman (Myself Allen Swapan)

Best Sound Design: Rajesh Saha (Guti)

Best Background Score: Khayam Sanu Sandhi (Virus)

Musical masterpieces 

Best Lyricist: Indraneel Chattopadhyay (Aguner Pakhi)

Best Music Composer: Sajid Sarkar (Pakhi Pakhi Mon)

Best Singer: Abanti Sithi, Mahtim Sakib (Unish20)

Individual Content 

Best Education: Nafees Salim 

Best Entertainment/Sports: Rnar 

Best Travel: Nadir On The Go and Shuvasish Bhowmick

Best Food and Recipe: Petuk Couple 

Best Podcast: Jon Kabir 

People's Choice

Myself Allen Swapan

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Accolades for stellar OTT performers