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Ilias Kanchan
Bangladeshi actor and road safety activist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Idris Ali (born 24 December 1956),[1] known by his stage name Ilias Kanchan,[2] is a Bangladeshi actor and activist. He appeared in more than 350 films during the 1980s and 1990s.[3] He earned Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2021), Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Parineeta (1986) and Best Supporting Actor for Shasti (2005).[4][5] He is a road safety activist in Bangladesh.[6][7] He was awarded Ekushey Padak for his social service by the Government of Bangladesh in 2018.[8] He was the former President of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association, the organisation of local film artists.[9]
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Debuting with film Bashundhara, he was unsuccessful in finding himself a lead actor and had to star as a supporting character in films such as Abhijan , Shesh Uttor, Sundori, Asroy, he eventually rose to prominence and established himself as one of top stars of the film industry in mid 1980's with films like Ankhi Milon, Ghor Amar Ghor, national award winning Parineeti, Bashiwala, Sipahi, Golapi Ekhon Dhakai, Bheja Chokh, Dayi Ke, Sohajatri, Strir Paona, Gariyal Bhai, Benam Badshah, Shoshur Bari, Shonko Mala, Bap Beta 420, Shahi Kandan, Ochin Desher Rajkumar, Morzada, Prem Shohagi, Kusum Koli, & Protirodh.
Onto 1990's he became the sensation of box office as he started in the highest grossing film in Bangladesh till 2023 called Beder Meye Josna. With this film he proved his worth as one of top stars and continued to be successful with films such as Atto Bishash, Commander, Bidrohi Konna, Ashami Greftar, Tag, Bodsurot, Somman, Atto Tag, Munafek, Bhai Keno Asami, Ai Niye Songsar, Sukher Ghore Dukher Agun, Bodyguard, Shartophor, Ochol Poisa, Bachar Lorai, Atto Rokkha, Amar Desh Amar Prem, Ojana Shotru, Dui Rongbaz,& Dayitto.[10]
After 2000, he has mostly reduced his work in films . Nonetheless, his films continue to be successful and he has retained his stratus a lead actor with films such as Chairman, Sei Tufan, Mayer Shopno, and O Amar Chele . In the meantime, he has successfully established his road activists organization Nirapad Sarak Chai which he started in 1993 into a massive cause. His other humanitarian work include giving free driving lessons to needy people, setting up schools in his neighourhood.[11]
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Early life
Kanchan was born in Ashutipara, Karimganj, Kishoreganj to Abdul Ali and Shorufa Khatun. He completed his higher secondary degree from Kabi Nazrul Government College in 1975. He graduated from the University of Dhaka from Department of Sociology.
Career
Kanchan debuted his acting career in 1977 through his performance in the film Boshundhora directed by Subhash Dutta.[12] In 2015, he acted in a children's film Ghuri, produced by Cinevision Bangladesh and written and directed by filmmaker Zafar Firoze.[13]
On 28 January 2022, Kanchan became the president of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association for 2022–24 term after getting 191 votes. His rival, Misha Sawdagor, got 148 votes.[9]
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Personal life
Kanchan's first wife, Jahanara Kanchan, died in a road accident on 22 October 1993.[14][15][16] He himself has survived a road accident in 1989.[17][18] He then established a social movement Nirapad Sarak Chai (We Demand Safe Road). In 2017, the Government of Bangladesh declared October 22 as the National Road Safety Day.[19][2] Together they had a daughter, Israt Jahan Ima, and a son, Mirajul Moin Joy. Kanchan later married actress Parveen Sultana Diti which ended in divorce.[20]
Filmography
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Television
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- Obanchito
- Charulota
- Nijhum Aronno
- Thandar kanddo
- Bachar boro shadh cilo
- Lal golap
- Othocho
- Tuccho
- Moronottom
Awards
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- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor (1986)
- Bachsas Award
- Zia Gold Award
- Sher-e-Bangla Smriti Padak
- Chalachitra Darshak Award
- Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Association award
- National Journalist Welfare Sangstha award
- Dhaka City Corporation Nagar Padak
- Nivetha Singapore Award
- Voyage of America Award
- Bangladesh Cultural Movement award
- Dhaka Juba Foundation Award
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