Shakil Khan
Shakil Khan | |
|---|---|
| শাকিল খান | |
| Born | Shakil Ahasan 3 November 1968 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1997-2025 |
| Notable work | Biyer Phul, Meghla Akash, Abujh Bou, Baba Amar Baba |
| Spouses | Jona
(m. 2002; div. 2003)Sharmin Hossain (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | shakilkhanofficial |
Shakil Ahasan (born 3 November 1968), better known as Shakil Khan, is a Bangladeshi film actor, politician, businessman, and social activist who dominantly works in Dhallywood cinema. He made his debut in the film Amar Ghor Amar Behesht (1997).[1]
Career
Khan Started his film career with success of Amar Ghor Amar Behest, thereafter he continued to play the lead roles in genres like romance, social and action in movies such as Paharadar, Maa Jokhon Bicharok, Biyer Phul, Narir Mon, Jibon Chabi, Praner Priyotoma, Sontrashi Bandhu, Ei MonTomake Dilam, Milon Malar Prem, Dushtu Meye Misthi Chele, Jabi Koi, Manush Keno Omanush, Hridoyer Bashi, Sobar Ojante, Amar Antore Tumi, Giringibaj and Bolona Bhalobashi.[2]
Some of his notable performances as a supporting actor are Mayer Bodla, Bhul Sob E Bhul, Manush Manusher Jonno, Sokhi Tumi Kar, Mon, Baba Amar Baba, Koshto, Biyanshab and Tomakey Khujchi. Khan went on to perform in films Paharadar, Biyer Phul, Narir Mon, Koshto, and Abujh Bou, among others.
Khan continued to build his presence in cinema with notable performances in films such as Paharadar etc, his roles during this period showcased his versatility and helped solidify his reputation as a dependable and compelling actor in the industry.
Personal life
Shakil was born on 3 November 1968 in Dhaka.[3][4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Amar Ghor Amar Behest | Raja | Debut film; remake of Hindi film Dil | [5] |
| 1998 | Ei Mon Tomake Dilam | Noyon | Remake of Hindi film Dilwale | [6] |
| Agnisakkhi | Faisal | [7] | ||
| Raja Rani Badsha | Joy | Indo-Bangladesh joint production; remake of 1991 Kannada film Bhairavi | [8] | |
| Maa Jokhon Bicharok | Raju Chowdhury | [9] | ||
| Milon Malar Prem | Milon | [10] | ||
| Manush Keno Amanush | Shahed Ahmed | [11] | ||
| Amar Ontore Tumi | Shamim | [11] | ||
| 1999 | Paharadar | [5] | ||
| Bilat Ferot Meye | ||||
| Jibon Chabi | ||||
| Biyer Phul | Akash | [5] | ||
| Praner Priyotoma | ||||
| Moger Mulluk | ||||
| Shotru Dhongsho | ||||
| Manush Manusher Jonyo | ||||
| Zor | ||||
| 2000 | Narir Mon | Joy Chowdhury | [5] | |
| Dushtu Chele Misty Meye | Noyon | [12] | ||
| Amar Bou | ||||
| Sobar Ojante | ||||
| Tumi Je Amar | ||||
| Jabi Koi? | ||||
| Sontrashi Bondhu | ||||
| Koshto | Shakil | [5] | ||
| 2001 | Mon | |||
| 2002 | Meghla Akash | Tingku | [5] | |
| Har Har Mahadev | Jaideep | Debut in Hindi film | [8] | |
| Hridoyer Bashi | [13] | |||
| 2005 | Bolona Bhalobasi | Sujon | ||
| 2006 | Mayer Bodla | |||
| 2007 | Brishty Bheja Akash | [14] | ||
| Rokto Pipasa | ||||
| 2008 | Baba Amar Baba | Shoufiq | ||
| Tomakey Khunjchhi | [15] | |||
| 2010 | Abujh Bou | [15] | ||
| 2019 | Prothom Dekha Prothom Prem | Prothom / Uday | Dual role; Released on YouTube | [a] |
Award and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Works | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards | Best Film Actor | Popularity | Nominated | [17] |
| 2001 | Sweet Media Light Award | Best Film Actor | Excellence in Acting and Exceptional Media Presence | Won | [18] |
| Bangladesh Cultural Movement Award | Best Film Actor | Cultural Contributions and Strengthening the Role of Cinema in National Identity | Won | [19] | |
| 2007 | Human Rights Review Gold Award | Best Film Actor | Impactful Work in Socially Sonscious Films and Advocacy Through Art | Won | [19] |
| 2012 | A-ONE Telemedia Award | Best Film Actor | Outstanding Performance and Contribution to Bangladeshi Cinema | Won | [19] |
| 2024 | CJFB Jury Award | Best Film Actor | Best Achievements of His Acting Career | Won | [20] |
| 2025 | Bangladesh Cultural Reporters' Association "BCRA" Award | Best Film Actor | Won | [21] | |
| Tourism Fair Award | Best Film Actor | Outstanding Performance and Contribution to Bangladeshi Cinema | Won | [22] |
See also
Notes
References
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- ^ Adzo, Kokuo (2025). Shakil Khan Biography, Wiki, and Secret Details. Social Daily News. OCLC 2614137.
- ^ "কেমন আছেন নায়ক শাকিল খান". www.kalerkantho.com. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ ইমন, নাহিয়ান (26 November 2018). "নায়ক হতে নয়, জীবন বাঁচাতে ঢাকায় এসেছিলাম: শাকিল খান | চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন". চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Alam, Manzurul (11 May 2020). "Heartthrob Shakil Khan recalls Dhallywood days". Prothom Alo.
- ^ "Ei Mon Tomake Dilam". www.chorki.com. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ "শাকিল খানের হঠাৎ বিদায় দর্শকের কাছে এখনো আফসোসের". Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ a b "নিজেকে কখনোই সুপারস্টার ভাবিনি: শাকিল খান". Samakal (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব (8 August 2020). "'কেয়ামত থেকে কেয়ামত' ছবির পরিচালক সস্ত্রীক করোনায় আক্রান্ত". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ "শাকিল খান-পপি জুটির কথা". Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ a b "১৯৫৬ সাল হতে ২০২৪ সাল পর্যন্ত মুক্তি প্রাপ্ত বাংলা চলচ্চিত্রের তালিকা". Bangladesh Film Development Corporation.
- ^ "রিয়াজ, ফেরদৌস ও শাকিল খান : সালমান শাহ পরবর্তী তিন তারকা". www.amadershomoy.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ দুই মাসের জন্য... [For two months ...]. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). 5 July 2019.
- ^ "'Brishti Bheja Akash' on Channel i". The Daily Star. 13 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Shakil Khan embarrassed". The New Nation. 4 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivbxBerz2z0
- ^ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব (7 May 2015). "কিছু টুকিটাকি..." Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ Today, Bangladesh (28 September 2025). "Shakil Khan: A Leading Light of Bangladeshi Cinema". The Bangladesh Today. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ a b c "Shakil Khan Quintessential Hero of Bangladeshi Cinema". 25 September 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ "Shakil Khan's success". Daily Sun.
- ^ "দীর্ঘদিন ধরে কাজ করেও সুপারস্টার শব্দটি শুনতে পাইনি : শাকিল খান". www.kalerkantho.com. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "শাকিল খান ঢাকা ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ট্যুরিজম ফেয়ার অ্যাওয়ার্ডে ভূষিত - নজর বিডি". nazarbd.com. Retrieved 10 June 2026.