Bangladesh Cine & Telly Awards 2026: Rafiath Nasir Kotha Receives Best Dancer Honour

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Bangladesh Cine & Telly Awards 2026: Rafiath Nasir Kotha Receives Best Dancer Honour

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Bangladesh Cine & Telly Awards 2026: Rafiath Nasir Kotha Receives Best Dancer Honour

Dancer Rafiath Nasir Kotha from Jashore has received the Best Dancer award at the Bangladesh Cine & Telly Awards 2026. Organised by Mirror World, the event was held on August 29 at Aloki Convention Centre in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The recognition marks another milestone in her journey as a dancer, instructor and choreographer.

Kotha began her artistic journey in Jashore's cultural community. Her early interest in dance gradually developed into dedicated training and years of practice. She studied Bharatanatyam under Guru Saiful Islam Saki and Kathak under Guru John Sanjib Chakraborty. She also expanded her skills by participating in workshops on Manipuri, Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance.

Kotha is an enlisted dance artist with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Bangladesh Television (BTV). She has regularly performed in television programmes and on cultural stages. Her notable appearances include BTV's Tarana and Nrityer Tale Tale, ATN Bangla's Nupurer Chhonde, and the National Dance Drama Festival. She is also enlisted as a dancer and choreographer with the Bangladesh Dance Artists Association.

Her performance experience extends beyond Bangladesh. She has participated in India's Banipur Lok Utsav and performed at the Pohela Boishakh 1432 Celebration & Boishakhi Fair in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to Kotha, she also received the Best Dancer Bangla 1432 recognition at the Malaysian event. Earlier, she received the BABISAS Award 2024.

Alongside performing, Kotha has developed extensive experience in dance education. She has worked as a dance instructor at Anandalok Academy, Little Einstein School, Nritya Bitan Jashore, Cantonment College Jashore and Bulbul Lalitakala Academy. She was also associated with World Vision Bangladesh's Soft Skills Project.

Kotha completed her postgraduate studies in dance at Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology. Her artistic journey combines formal education, classical dance training and practical experience in performance and choreography.

Looking ahead, Kotha aims to introduce Bangladesh's dance traditions and cultural heritage to wider international audiences. Her latest Best Dancer honour is another source of inspiration as she continues to pursue that goal. From her cultural roots in Jashore to her aspirations for the international stage, Kotha remains committed to taking her artistic journey forward.

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