Masud Rana, better known by the stage name Shakib Khan, Bengali pronunciation:[ˈʃaːki:bxaːn], is a Bangladeshi actor, producer, businessman, occasional singer, film organiser, and media personality who works in Bengali films, both in Bangladesh and India. He is widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential figures in Bengali cinema and is considered to be one of the most successful actors in the country's history. In his career spanning about two decades and 250 films, Khan has been the propeller of the contemporary film industry, Dhallywood. As of 2022, he was the highest paid actor in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na, is a 2010 Dhallywood drama film directed by Jakir Hossain Raju, who also wrote the story and screenplay, and produced by Mastex Production. The film stars Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas and Rumana. It was highly successful, critically and commercially. The film won seven National Film Awards including Best Actor and two Meril Prothom Alo Awards. Shakib Khan won his first Bangladesh National Film Awards for this film.
Number One Shakib Khan is a Bangladeshi Bengali action comedy film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon. It is a remake of the 2002 Telugu language film Allari Ramudu. It was released in Eid-ul-Fitr 2010 and became one of the highest grossing Bangladeshi film of all time. The film stars Shakib Khan play the title role and 60% of this film was shot in Bangkok.
Moner Jala is a 2011 Dhallywood action thriller film. The film was directed by Malek Afsari and produced by Taposhi Thakur under the banner of Heartbeat Production. It features Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in the lead roles. It was Shakib Khan's first film of 2011. The film was released internationally as Moner Jala: Most Wanted. The film is a partial remake of the 2006 Telugu film Pokiri. Shakib Khan made his debut as a playback singer with the film.
King Khan is a 2011 Dhallywood action and romance film written and directed by Mohammad Hossain Jaimy, and starring Shakib Khan in the lead roles. It also features Apu Biswas, Mimo, Misha Sawdagor, Ujjal, Sucharita, Kabila, Sadek Bachchu, Kazi Hayat, and Maruf Akib in supporting roles.
Jaan Kurbaan is a 2011 Bengali romantic action film directed by M B Manik. The film was produced by Mehdi Hasan Siddiki Monir and features Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in the lead roles. It also had Nuton, Ali Raj, Afzal Sharif, Harun Kisinger, Ilias Kobra, Shiba Shanu and Misha Sawdagor in supporting roles. Jaan Kurbaan was released on Eid, 31 August 2011.
Ekbar Bolo Bhalobashi is a Dhallywood romantic action film that was released on August 31, 2011, in Eid ul-Fitr. The film was directed by Bodiul Alam Khokon and stars Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas. It also stars Misha Sawdagor, Toma Mirza, Shiba Shanu, Sadek Bachchu and Kazi Hayat in supporting roles. It was a remake of the 2005 Telugu film Mahanandi.
Adorer Jamai is a Bangladeshi action comedy film directed by Shahadat Hossain Liton and produced by Impress Telefilm Limited. The film features Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in the lead roles, with Nipun and Misha Sawdagor in other pivotal roles. It is a remake of the 1993 Tamil language film Chinna Mappillai.
Buk Fatey To Mukh Foteyna is a 2012 Bangladeshi romantic comedy film directed by Bodiul Alam Khokan, starring Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas and Rumana Khan. The film was released on Eid al-Adha of 27 October 2012. The film is remake of 2010 Telugu-language film Brindavanam.
My Name Is Khan is a Bangladeshi romantic action film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon. The film stars Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Prabir Mitra and Misha Sawdagor in the lead roles. It was released on Eid-ul-Fitr, 9 August 2013.
Hero: The Superstar is a Bangladeshi action comedy film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon. The film stars Shakib Khan in a dual role along with Apu Biswas and Bobby as the female lead, while Amit Hasan, Shiba Shanu, Misha Sawdagor, Nuton, Rebeka Rouf And Uzzal play supporting roles. The film is loosely inspired by two Telugu films: Rebel and Naayak. The film marks the debut of Shakib Khan as a producer.
Shahid Hasan, known by professionally as Misha Sawdagor, is a Bangladeshi film actor known for playing villains. As of 2020, according to him, he has performed in more than 700 films. He won Bangladesh National Film Awards 3 times for his roles in the films Boss Number One (2011), Olpo Olpo Premer Golpo (2014) and Bir (2020). He first got noticed as a villain in the 1995 film Asha Bhalobasha starring Salman Shah. After Shah's death, he continued playing the villain opposite other actors, but failed to achieve any mainstream success or recognition. From 2006 onwards he started playing the main antagonist in a long string of hit movies starring Shakib Khan in the lead role and mostly Apu Biswas as the lead actress, and established himself as a leading antagonist in the Cinema of Bangladesh.
Daring Lover is a 2014 Dhallywood film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon starring Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in lead roles, while Misha Sawdagor, Prabir Mitra and Rehana Jolly play other pivotal roles. It is a remake of the 2006 Tamil language comedy film Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam. Upon release, sahos24.com characterized the film's first day box office as a success.
Mental known as Mental: It can be your Love Story or Rana Pagla: The Mental, is a 2016 Bangladeshi psychological-action thriller film featuring Shakib Khan, Nusrat Imrose Tisha with Achol, Misha Sawdagor, Shiba Shanu, Don and Shimul Khan in supporting roles. The film was directed by debutant Shamim Ahamed Roni with the screenplay written by Abdullah Zahir and Daud Hussein. The film was produced by Saiful Alam Chowdhury (Parvez) under the banner of Banglaxpress Films.
Samraat: The King Is Here is a 2016 Bangladeshi Bengali-language action crime thriller film directed by Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz and produced by Tiger Media Limited in association with Orkee Production and CINEMAWALA. The film features Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Indraneil Sengupta and Misha Sawdagor in lead roles. The first look teaser of the film was released on 6 August 2015 and official trailer released on 27 June 2016. The film narrates the fall of two notorious underworld mafia leaders. The film was released in Bangladesh on 7 July 2016.
Panku Jamai is a 2018 Bangladeshi comedy drama film. The film was directed by Abdul Mannan and produced by Mozammel Haque Sarkar under the banner of Bhawal Pictures. It features superstar Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in the lead role. It also features Misha Sawdagor, Puspita Popy and ATM Shamsuzzaman. It is the last film of Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas as a duo.
Shera Nayok is a Bangladeshi romantic action film directed by Wakil Ahmed who also wrote its story, dialogues and screenplay. The film is based on love and conflict. It features Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in the lead roles. It also features Ali Raj, Misha Sawdagor, Shiba Shanu, Sucharita, Kabila, Rebeka Rouf, Subrata and debutant Ani in supporting roles.
Kothin Protishodh is a 2014 Bangladeshi action drama film directed by Nazrul Islam Khan and produced by Mohammad Golam Morshed and Shondhani Kothachitro. The movie features an ensemble cast of Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Uzzal, Parvin Sultana Diti, Ali Raj Mizu Ahmed, and Misha Sawdagar.
Ziddi Mama is a 2012 Bangladeshi film directed by Shahadat Hossain Liton and produced and distributed by Chitrali Kothachitro. The story of the film revolves around Agun taking reveng, after the murder of his niece. It features an ensemble cast including Apu Biswas, Rumana Khan, Misha Sawdagor, Sadek Bachchu, Kabila, Siraj Haider and Rehana Jolly.
Shirin Akter, better known as Shirin Shila, is a Bangladeshi film actress and model. She made her big-screen debut in 2014 with the film Hitman.
