Ananta Jalil | |
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অনন্ত জলিল | |
![]() Jalil in 2019 | |
Born | M. A. Jalil 17 April 1978 Munshiganj, Bangladesh |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
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Years active | 2009–present |
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M. A. Jalil (known as AJ) is a Bangladeshi businessman, actor, director and producer. [1] [2] He is known for his contributions to Bangladesh's textile industry [3] as well as his performance in Khoj: The Search . [4]
Ananta Jalil was born on April 17, 1978 in Munshiganj, Bangladesh. [5] When he was 5 years old, his mother died. He was raised with his older brother by their father. [6] He completed his O-levels and A-levels from St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Dhaka and received a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Manchester University in the UK. [5]
In 1996, his 14 years elder brother set up a small apparel unit in Mirpur. It had a workforce of 400 and used to make shirts for European buyers. In 2001, Ananta began working as a production general manager in this company. Later, this small garment factory eventually grew into AJI Group. [7] His elder brother died in 2008 in a car accident. [7]
He was recognized by the Bangladesh government in 2014 as a CIP (Commercially Important Person) for his contributions to the Ready-Made Garment sector. [8] [9]
Ananta made his debut as an actor and producer with the 2010 film Khoj: The Search . The film headlined the debut of Ananta and Barsha, Bobby. [4] Khoj: The Search was followed by Hridoy Bhanga Dheu in 2011. [10]
In 2012, he appeared in two films, The Speed and Most Welcome . Both films were a comedic success and gave him access to the local crowd of Bangladeshi cinema. [11] In The Speed, Ananta starred opposite to two foreign actresses, Malaysian actress Parveen and Russian actress Nana. The 2nd release Most Welcome was released on Eid. [12]
In 2013, his only release was Nishwartha Bhalobasa . The film marked the directorial debut of Ananta and premiered at the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival. [13] In 2014 Most Welcome 2 was released, the sequel of his 2012 film Most Welcome. [14] Producer and actor Ananta Jalil's Din–The Day helmed by Iranian director Morteza Atashzamzam, was released on Eid al-Adha, July 10, 2022. [15]
Ananta is the brand ambassador of Grameenphone, a telecommunications service provider in Bangladesh. [16]
Ananta married model-turned-actress Afiea Nusrat Barsha on September 23, 2011. [17] Barsha is the managing director of Monsoon Films. [18] In early 2013, Ananta and Barsha started divorce proceedings after Ananta claimed he caught Barsha having affairs with several men and claimed to have proof. [19] [20] Barsha sued Ananta for compensation for allegedly beating her. [21] They later reconciled. Together they have two sons, Ariz Ibn Jalil and Abrar Ibn Jalil. [22]
† | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | Ref. |
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2010 | Khoj: The Search | Major Mahmud / Ananta | Jahidul Islam Jihad | Debut film | |
2011 | Hridoy Bhanga Dheu | Ananta | A Rahman Atik | ||
2012 | The Speed | Anonno | Farhan Shahriar | ||
Most Welcome | Police officer (Aariyan) | Si Shahin | |||
2013 | Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Ananta | Ananta Jalil | ||
2014 | Most Welcome 2 | Police officer (Aariyan) | Ananta Jalil | ||
2022 | Din–The Day | Ananta Jalil (AJ) | Morteza Atashzamzam | Iran-Bangladesh joint production film | |
2023 | Kill Him | Salman / Prince | Mohammad Iqbal | [23] [24] | |
TBA | Netri: The Leader † | TBA | Ananta Jalil, Ertagul Shakar, Upendra Madhav | Filming | |
TBA | Operation Jackpot† | TBA | Rajiv Kumar Biswas | Filming | [25] |
Year | Awards | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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2012 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best Actor | Most Welcome | Nominated | |
CJFB Performance Award 2014 | Best Actor | Most Welcome | Won | [26] | |
2013 | Bioscope Borsho-sera | Best Actor | Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Won | [27] |
Bioscope Borsho-sera | Best Couple (with Afiea Nusrat Barsha) | Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Won | ||
Meril Prothom Alo Awards (popular) | Best Actor | Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Nominated | ||