Indian actress Sharmila Tagore pays courtesy call on PM

A delegation of artistes led by eminent Indian film actress Sharmila Tagore on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence here this afternoon marking the Dhaka International Film Festival.

Sharmila arrived in Dhaka on January 19 to attend the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival as the special guest.

During the meeting, they discussed various issues regarding film.

Other delegation members were noted Indian actress and dancer Mamata Shankar, film actress Swastika Mukherjee and film director Sohini Ghosh.

Shahriar Alam, MP, and President of Rainbo Film Society Ahmed Mujtoba Jabal, among others, were present.

PM's Assistant Press Secretary A.B.M Sarwer-E-Alom Sarker informed newsmen about the meeting.

The film festival, organised by the Rainbow Film Society from January 20 to 28, is showcasing an array of international films at prominent venues across the capital.

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