The dozen National awards he received

1999: Asukh (Best Feature Film in Bengali)

2001: Utsab (Best Direction)

2003: Shubho Mahurat (Best Feature Film in Bengali)

2004: Chhokher Bali (Best Feature Film in Bengali)

2005: Raincoat (Best Feature Film in Hindi)

2008: The Last Lear (Best Feature Film in English)

2009: Shob Choritro Kalponik (Best Feature Film in Bengali)

2010: Abohoman got two national awards (Best Feature Film in Bengali; Best Direction)

2012: Chitrangada (Special Jury Award)

n He also won the NETPAC award at the Berlin International Film Festival for his film Bariwali in 2000.

Nominated films for international awards:

1996: Unishe April at Pusan International Film Festival

2003 and 2005: Chokher Bali and Antarmahal at Locarno International Film Festival

1998 and 2004: Dahan and Raincoat at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

2010: Abohoman – Deauville Asian Film Festival

2003: Chokher Bali – Chicago International Film Festival