Ankush Hazra

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Ankush Hazra
Born14 February
Bardhaman, West Bengal, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • host
  • producer
  • television personality
Years active2010–present
Known for
AwardsSee Awards and nominations

Ankush Hazra is an Indian actor, film producer, dancer and television personality in the Bengali film industry. [1] He debuted in 2010 with the film Kellafate . He has also appeared in Khiladi , Kanamachi , Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay , Villain, Bibaho Obhijaan , Magic , FIR and Mirza . He launched the film production house Ankush Hazra Motion Pictures on 15 August 2022. [2]

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Acting career

2010-2020

Hazra caught the attention of film director Pijus Saha who starred him in his romantic comedy film Kellafate of Banner-Prince Entertainment P4. This film was also produced by Saha. Hazra was paired opposite newcomer Rupashree. [3] [4]

Later, Hazra starred in the Bengali romantic drama film Idiot of Eskay Movies, directed by Rajib Biswas. [5] He returned with his Bengali film Kanamachi . [6] His next film was Ki Kore Toke Bolbo . [7] Bibaho Obhijaan released on 21 June 2019. [8]

2021-present

He did two promotional short films named Illusion and Enter View for the film Magic .[ citation needed ] His next film was the crime thriller FIR. He then had a guest appearance in Kishmish , Biye Bibhrat and Raktabeej . [9] [2] His film Savings Account released on ZEE5. [10] After working in films like Savings Account (2022), Ogo Bideshini (2022), Uttwaraan (2022) and Bhoy (2023), he appeared in romantic comedy films like Abar Bibaho Obhijaan (2023) and Love Marriage (2023). His next film Kurban marked the 25th film of his career. [11] In 2024, he played the titular role in the action thriller film Mirza: Part 1 - Joker . [12] It also marked his debut as a producer. [13]

Personal life

Hazra was born on 14 February in Bardhaman, West Bengal. [14] [15] He completed his education from Holy Rock School and East West Model School. He did B.B.A. from Heritage Academy. [15] As of July 2020, Hazra is in a relationship with fellow actress Oindrila Sen. [16] [17] [18]

Filmography

As actor

†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2010 Kellafate ShibuDebut Film
2012 Idiot Samrat
2013 Kanamachi Abir [19]
Khiladi Suleman / Krishna [20]
2014 Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay Abhijeet Indo-Bangladesh joint venture [21]
2015 Romeo vs Juliet Romeo [22]
Aashiqui Rahul
Jamai 420 Joy [23]
2016 Ki Kore Toke Bolbo Akash [24]
Kelor Kirti Apurbo [25]
Zulfiqar Akhtar Ahmed [26]
Haripada Bandwala Haripada [27]
2017 Ami Je Ke Tomar Aditya [28]
Bolo Dugga Maiki Sammyo [29]
2018VillainJoy / Raja [30]
2019 Bibaho Obhijaan Anupam [31]
2021 Magic Indrajit [32]
F.I.R No. 339/07/06 ACP Abhrajit Dutta [33]
2022Savings AccountAbhimanyu SenReleased on ZEE5 [34]
Ogo Bideshini AB "Anath Bondhu" [35]
UttwaraanRudra MallikReleased on ZEE5
2023BhoyAyan RoyReleased on ZEE5 [36]
Love Marriage Sayan [37]
Abar Bibaho Obhijaan Anupam [38]
KurbanHasan25th Film [39]
2024 Mirza: Part 1 - Joker MirzaDebut as Producer [40]
Mon Kharap†TBADiwali release [41]

Guest Appearance

†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleDirectorNotesRef.
2022 Kishmish HimselfRahul MukherjeeSpecial Appearance [42]
2023 Biye Bibhrat Himself Raja Chanda Special Appearance
Raktabeej Munir Alam Shiboprosad Mukherjee & Nandita Roy Special Appearance

Television

YearShowRoleChannel
2016 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 9) Judge Zee Bangla [43]
2017 Didi No. 1 (Season 7) Guest
2018 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 10) Judge [44]
2021 Didi No. 1 (Season 8) Guest
2020-2021Hasiwala & Company(Season 1) Judge Star Jalsha
Dance Dance Junior(Season 2) Guest Judge
2021 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 11) Host Zee Bangla [45]
Dadagiri Guest
2022 Mon Phagun Guest appearances [46] Star Jalsha
2023 Mithai Guest Appearance Zee Bangla
Dance Bangla Dance (Season 12) Host [47] [48] [49] [50]

Web series

†Denotes webseries that have not yet been released
YearWeb SeriesRoleDirectorPlatform
2020 Case Jaundice Mr. Das Subhankar Chattopadhyay Hoichoi
2023 Shikarpur [51] KeshtoNirjhar Mitra ZEE5

Music videos

YearVideoDirector(s)Singer(s)Composer(s)languageMusic label
2023Eseche Maa Durga Maa Raj Chakraborty Keshab Dey Bengali [52]
YearVideoSinger(s)Composer(s)Music labelreference
2022Let's 1xbat Mimi Chakraborty 1xBet [53]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2017IBFA Awards[ citation needed ]Best Jodi (Ankush and Nusrat Jahan) Haripada Bandwala Won
2020 Films and Frames Digital Film Awards Best Actor (Comic Role) Bibaho Obhijaan Won
2023Mahanayak Samman [54] [55] ——Won

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