Hanif Sanket

Hanif Sanket
Hanif in 2017
Born
A K M Hanif

(1962-10-23) October 23, 1962
Barishal, Bangladesh
OccupationsTelevision host, writer, producer, singer, voice actor
Years active1985–present
Known forItyadi, Jodi Kichu Mone Na Koren
SpouseSanjida Hanif
Children
  • Fagun
  • Bornona
AwardsEkushey Padak (2010)
Independence Award (2026)

Hanif Sanket (born 23 October 1962) [1] born as A.K.M. Hanif is a Bangladeshi television host, writer, producer, comedian, voice actor singer.[2][3]

Career

Sanket first appeared in television on a show Jodi Kichhu Mone Na Koren in the 1980s.[4] Later, he moved on to create his own TV show Ityadi, which successfully pioneered televised magazine and comedy program in Bangladesh and went on to become the most popular TV show in the country.[5][6] He also produces drama during Eid seasons.[7][8]

Sanket also produced other shows – Jhalak, Kothar Kotha, Eid Annondo Mela, Prothom Alo Awards Program, Bangla Vision 6th Anniversary Programs.[9][10]

Social Contribution

For over 30 years, he has addressed social issues through the television program Ityadi. Each episode highlights contemporary events and controversies, often using humor and visual segments. Various surveys, including one conducted by the BBC, have reported the program’s popularity, with some indicating that a significant proportion of television viewers in the country watch the show. [11]

Acting and Vocalist

[12]

Plays he starred in:

  • 'Kusum' – Director Humayun Ahmed.

Films starring:

  • 'Agman' (1988) – as a villain.
  • 'Wife of Champa Danga'.
  • "Dhaka-86".

Singers in Films:

  • 'First Love' – Director AJ Mintoo. The first lyrics of the song – 'Tu tu tu tu tu ta ra Marzina's father markamara'.

Awards

Also, he has received many awards at home and abroad.

Personal life

Sanket's father Abdul Hakim Hawladar was a police officer. Sanket grew up with 2 older brothers, 1 older sister and 2 younger sisters. His younger sister Jahanara Begum died on 31 December 2022, due to brain hemorrhage.

Sanket is married to Sanjida Hanif. He has one son Sadman Rafid Fagun and one daughter, Sindida Hanif Bornona. In 2022, Sanket threw a big wedding for his son Fagun where several prominent figures such as Zahid Hasan, Sadia Islam Mou, Mir Sabbir, Tanvin Sweety, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Tareen Jahan, Chanchal Chowdhury, Deepa Khandakar, Kumar Bishwajit, Robi Chowdhury, Dilshad Nahar Kona and many more people attended the wedding.

References

  1. ^ ভিউ, লাইক, শেয়ার পাওয়ার জন্য একজন মানুষকে এরা মেরে ফেলবে?. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  2. ^ "Hanif Sanket writes two books for Ekushey Book Fair". The Daily Star. 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  3. ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (27 July 2013). "The man behind Ittyadi". The Daily Star. Dhaka. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  4. ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (22 May 2012). "Hanif Sanket on entertainment for social change". The Daily Star. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  5. ^ "Hanif Sanket meets Kailash Satyarthi". The Daily Star. 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  6. ^ "Hanif Sanket: A vision for progress". The Daily Star. 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  7. ^ "Jenny in Hanif Sangket's play for first time". The New Nation. 31 July 2013. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015 – via Priyo.
  8. ^ "Hanif Sanket drama festival on ATN Bangla". The Daily Star. 2009-06-19. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  9. ^ "Hanif Sanket makes – Shondehe Mondaho". The Daily Star. 2016-09-10. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  10. ^ "Uro Binodon Bichitra Award 2003". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  11. ^ ""Hanif signal is our pride"". Current Light News (in Bengali). 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
  12. ^ হানিফ সংকেত একজনই, বাংলা মুভি ডাটাবেইজ
  13. ^ "Khaleda Zia, 14 individuals and 5 institutions to receive Independence Award". Prothom Alo. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  14. ^ "Khaleda Zia among 15 individuals, five institutions to get Independence Award 2026". The Financial Express. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  15. ^ "Language martyrs honoured". banglanews24.com. 21 February 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  16. ^ "Hanif Sanket receives Poribesh Podok". Kaler Kantho. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  17. ^ "Meril-Prothom Alo awards for 2005 given". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 2016-10-01. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
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