Dhallywood Awards 2026: Shakib Khan and Toma Mirza Win Best Actor and Actress Awards

Faridur Reza Sagar Receives Lifetime Achievement Award as 37 Artists Are Honored at the Star-Studded Ceremony

NEW YORK, October 10, 2026 — Bangladeshi film stars Shakib Khan and Toma Mirza won the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, respectively, at the Dhallywood Awards 2026, held in New York City on October 10.

Organized by Showtime Music, the annual awards ceremony took place at the Evangel Church party hall, celebrating achievements in Bangladeshi film, television and music. The event also highlighted the contributions of expatriate artists and community organizations working to preserve and promote Bengali culture in North America.

A total of 37 artists received awards across seven categories, while 13 individuals and organizations were presented with special recognition for their contributions to Bengali language, culture and community development in the United States.

Shakib Khan and Toma Mirza Lead the Winners

Shakib Khan received the Best Actor award in recognition of his longstanding career and contribution to Bangladeshi cinema. Toma Mirza was named Best Actress for her performance in film.

The film Borbaad won Best Film, while director Raihan Rafi received the Best Director award. Veteran actor Misha Sawdagor was honored as Best Villain.

Faridur Reza Sagar, managing director of Channel i, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his longstanding contributions to Bangladesh’s media and entertainment industries. Actor Afzal Hossain was also recognized for his contributions to art and culture.

Recognition Across Film, Television and Music

The ceremony recognized artists from several entertainment sectors, including film, television and music.

Among the award recipients, Shah Mahbub was recognized as Best Singer in North America, while Ankon Yasmin received the Best Female Singer award. Kamruzzaman Babu was honored as Rock Star, Reshmi Mirza as Female Rock Star, and Ronti Das as Melody Singer.

Other recipients included Farhan Ahmed Jovan for Best TV Actor, Orchita Sporshia for Best Actress in television, and Ibrar Tipu for Best Music Director. Imran Mahmudul and Dilshad Nahar Kona were recognized for playback singing.

The awards also acknowledged supporting actors, lyricists, presenters and models, reflecting the breadth of talent within the Bangladeshi entertainment community.

Promoting Bengali Culture Abroad

Beyond celebrating artistic achievements, the Dhallywood Awards highlighted the importance of preserving Bengali cultural heritage among Bangladeshi communities living abroad.

The ceremony opened with the national anthems of Bangladesh and the United States, followed by a group dance performance. Sharmin Siraj Sonia, communications director of Showtime Music, hosted the event.

Sifa Amin, chairwoman of All County Healthcare Group and the chief guest, emphasized the importance of promoting Bangladesh’s rich cinematic heritage and helping local artists gain wider international recognition.

The event also recognized community leaders and organizations for their contributions to Bengali cultural activities and community development in the United States.

Showtime Music CEO Khairul Islam Khokon thanked the guests, artists, sponsors and community members whose support helped make the event possible. Founder and CEO Alamgir Khan Alam also conveyed his greetings through a video message from Dhaka.

A Celebration of Bangladeshi Entertainment

The Dhallywood Awards has become a platform for celebrating Bangladeshi artistic talent and bringing together entertainment professionals and members of the diaspora in North America.

The 2026 ceremony continued that tradition, honoring established stars, creative professionals and community contributors while highlighting the global reach of Bengali cinema, music and culture.