Ilias Kanchan

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Ilias Kanchan
ইলিয়াস কাঞ্চন
Ilias Kanchan (cropped).jpg
Kanchan in 2018
Chairman of Janata Party Bangladesh
Assumed office
25 march 2025
Alma mater University of Dhaka
OccupationActor, activist,politician

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]

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]

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

YearTitleRoleDirectorCo-actorsNotes
1977 Bashundhara Zahed Subhash Dutta
1978Dumurer Phul Subhash Dutta
1979ShundoriKanchan Amzad Hossain Bobita, Anwar Hossain, Anwara Begum
1979SikanderShamim
1980Shesh UttorRahman
1981KalmilataOliSohel Rana
1982Nalish
Boro Barir Meye
1983Mohona: The Mouth of a River
1984 Abhijan Ratan
1985Tin Konya
Insaaf
1986Hum Ek Hayn
Tauba
ParineetaShekhar Roy
Bishkonnar Prem
1987Protirodh
Dayee Ke?Faruk
Sahajatri
1988Adil
Hushiar
Zabardast
Bheja ChokhJibon
1989Bidhata
Durnam
Nikah
Beder Meye Josna Prince Shahjada AnwarTozammel Haque BokulAnju Ghosh, Shawkat Akbar, Prabir Mitra
Boner Moto Bon
1990Ghor Amar Ghor
Apon Ghor
Ankhi MilonMilon
1991Swashur Bari
Rajar Meye Bedeni
Nayjuddho
Bap Beta 420
Streer Paona Robin
OchenaAkash Ahmed
1992Maa Mati Desh
Chakor
Radha KrishnaKrishna Matin Rahman
BeporowaMilon
Premer ProtidaanFazal Ahmed Benazir Shuchorita, Diti, Sohel Chowdhury, Shawkat Akbar, Sharmili Ahmed, Syed Hasan Imam, Dildar, Nasir Khan
Sipahi Kazi Hayat Champa, Manna
1993Voyangkor Saat Din
1994Golapi Ekhon DhakayOli
CommanderBiplob Suborna Mustafa, Humayun Faridi
1995Adorer SontanRaju Amzad Hossain
1996Swajan Sohanur Rahman Sohan Moushumi, Rubel
1997Ondho Bhalobasha
Shonkho MalaTozammel Haque BokulAnju Ghosh
Doya Maya Alamgir, Diti, Kabori, Mahmud Koli
Shei ToofanHafiz Uddin Popy
Nirontor Shabnur
Atto BiswasServantM. M. SarkarDiti, Amit Hasan
Sohrab RustomSohrab Wasimul Bari Rajib
Banasree
Body Guard Champa
Bachar LoraiDiti
AmmaDiti
2001Chairman Montazur Rahman Akbar Rituparna Sengupta, Dipjol
2003Ora Shahoshi
Kalu Gunda
Mone Rekho Prithibi
Munafik Omar Sani, Shahnaz
GolaguliSiddik Jamal Nantu Omar Sani, Moushumi
Tyag
Shot Manush
Chorom Aghat
Baba Amar Baba Ferdous Ahmed, Moushumi
Ashol Paisha Bapparaj, Diti
Bod Sudrot Shabnaz, Imran
Ai Niye Songshar Omar Sani, Diti
Meyer OdhikarAmin Khan, Diti
Bhai Keno AshamiAmin Khan, Ditti
Mohoth Omar Sani, Shahnaz
Mukho Mukhi Malek Afsary Munmun, Amin khan, Moyuri
2004 Shasti Dukhi Ram Rui Chashi Nazrul Islam Champa, Riaz, Purnima, Shahidul Alam Sachchu, A.T.M. Shamsuzzaman
Gupto GhatokPopy, Sohel Rana, Amit Hasan
Ashami GreftarDiti, Amit Hasan, Wasimul Bari Rajib.
Amar AdalotDoyel, Shobrot
Ochin Desher RajkumarAnju Ghosh
Bashi WalaTozammal Haq Bakul Nuton, Ali Raj, Kabita
I Love You Shakib Khan, Purnima, Nirab, Racy, Omar Sani
Gariyal BhaiAnju GhoshMoushumi
Shukher Ghore Dukher Agun Moushumi
Ondho BhalobashaMontazur Rahman AkbarMoushumi
Shesh UttarShabana, Bulbul Ahmed
DurjoyShabana
2016 Hothat Dekha Reshmi Mitra, Shahadat Hossain Debashree Roy [21]
2018 Bizli Iftakar Chowdhury Bobby, Ranabir [22]
2023 Firey Dekha Rozina Nirob, Orchita Sporshia, Rozina
2023Netri - The Leader Ananta Jalil Ananta Jalil, Afiea Nusrat Barsha

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Awards

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