Shakil Khan

Shakil Khan
শাকিল খান
Born
Shakil Ahasan

(1968-11-03) 3 November 1968
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Occupations
  • Actor
  • politician
  • businessman
  • social activist
Years active1997-2025
Notable workBiyer Phul, Meghla Akash, Abujh Bou, Baba Amar Baba
Spouses
Jona
(m. 2002; div. 2003)
Sharmin Hossain
(m. 2006)
Children2
Websiteshakilkhanofficial.com

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

  1. ^ official YouTube link:[16]

References

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  2. ^ Adzo, Kokuo (2025). Shakil Khan Biography, Wiki, and Secret Details. Social Daily News. OCLC 2614137.
  3. ^ "কেমন আছেন নায়ক শাকিল খান". www.kalerkantho.com. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  4. ^ ইমন, নাহিয়ান (26 November 2018). "নায়ক হতে নয়, জীবন বাঁচাতে ঢাকায় এসেছিলাম: শাকিল খান | চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন". চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
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  6. ^ "Ei Mon Tomake Dilam". www.chorki.com. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  7. ^ "শাকিল খানের হঠাৎ বিদায় দর্শকের কাছে এখনো আফসোসের". Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 June 2026.
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  12. ^ "রিয়াজ, ফেরদৌস ও শাকিল খান : সালমান শাহ পরবর্তী তিন তারকা". www.amadershomoy.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  13. ^ দুই মাসের জন্য... [For two months ...]. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). 5 July 2019.
  14. ^ "'Brishti Bheja Akash' on Channel i". The Daily Star. 13 June 2015.
  15. ^ a b "Shakil Khan embarrassed". The New Nation. 4 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  16. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivbxBerz2z0
  17. ^ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব (7 May 2015). "কিছু টুকিটাকি..." Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  18. ^ Today, Bangladesh (28 September 2025). "Shakil Khan: A Leading Light of Bangladeshi Cinema". The Bangladesh Today. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  19. ^ a b c "Shakil Khan Quintessential Hero of Bangladeshi Cinema". 25 September 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  20. ^ "Shakil Khan's success". Daily Sun.
  21. ^ "দীর্ঘদিন ধরে কাজ করেও সুপারস্টার শব্দটি শুনতে পাইনি : শাকিল খান". www.kalerkantho.com. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  22. ^ "শাকিল খান ঢাকা ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ট্যুরিজম ফেয়ার অ্যাওয়ার্ডে ভূষিত - নজর বিডি". nazarbd.com. Retrieved 10 June 2026.