Shakib Khan, Bengali pronunciation:[ˈʃaːki:bxaːn] ;, also known by the initialism SK, is a Bangladeshi actor, producer, businessman, occasional singer, film organiser, and media personality who works in Bengali films, both in Bangladesh and West Bengal. 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, Khan has been the propeller of the contemporary film industry Dhallywood. As of 2022, he was the highest paid actor in Bangladesh.
Devdas is a 2013 Bangladeshi romantic period drama film based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novel Devdas. The film is directed by Chashi Nazrul Islam, who also directed the 1982 version and produced by Faridur Reza Sagar under the banner of his Impress Telefilm, based on the 1917 novel of the same name by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The film is set in the early 1900s and follows Shakib Khan as Devdas Mukherjee, a wealthy law graduate who returns from Calcutta after 13 years to marry his childhood sweetheart, Paro, played by Apu Biswas. However, the rejection of this marriage by his own family sparks his descent into alcoholism, ultimately leading to his emotional deterioration and him seeking refuge with a courtesan, Chandramukhi, played by Moushumi.
Moner Jwala is a 2011 Dhallywood action thriller film. The film directed by Malek Afsary 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 Jwala: Most Wanted. Shakib Khan made his debut as a playback singer with the film.
Koti Takar Kabin is a Bangladeshi romantic comedy produced by Ami Boni Kothachitra and directed by F I Manik. The film released in 2006 all over Bangladesh. It stars Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Razzak, Farooque, and Suchorita.
Koti Takar Prem is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language action romance film directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan. The film was produced by Sharif Udin Khan and features Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas and Misha Sawdagor in the lead roles.
Adorer Jamai is a Bengali 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.
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.
M B Manik was a Bangladeshi filmmaker. His directorial debut was Durdorsho. He made 36 films, most of his notable films with Shakib Khan including Kothin Prem, Prem Koyedi, Jaan Amar Jaan, Jaan Kurbaan, Ek Takar Denmohor, Jadrel, Bolona Tumi Amar, and Durdorsho Premik.
Amit Hasan is a Bangladeshi film actor who was elected secretary general of the Bangladesh Film Actors' Association in 2015. In its review of 2011 cinema, The Daily Star included Amit Hasan among "Other stars that deserve mention". In January 2015 Hasan participated in a strike of Bangladeshi film artists against the screening of the Indian film Wanted in Bangladesh, calling for a boycott of Bangladeshi theatres showing the movie.
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.
Shakib Khan is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, occasional singer, film organiser and media personality who works in Bengali films, both in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Khan has prolific career spanning over two decades, during which he has appeared in more than 250 films and described as one of the most successful actors in Bangladesh. Most of his films were commercially and critically successful.
Rajneeti (transl. Politics) is a 2017 Bangladeshi political thriller film. The film directed by Bulbul Biswas and produced by Ashfaq Ahmed under the banner of Arrow Motion Arts. The film story and screenplay written by Bulbul Biswas himself and dialogue by Delowar Hossain Dil. It feature Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Anisur Rahman Milon, Sadek Bachchu, Amit Hasan in lead roles. The film soundtrack is composed by Habib Wahid, Fuad al Muqtadir and Pritam Hasan. It was released on June 26, 2017 on the occasion on Eid al-Fitr in Bangladesh.
Moner Moto Manush Pailam Na is a 2019 Bangladeshi drama film written and directed by Jakir Hossain Raju. It features Shakib Khan and Shabnom Bubly in the lead roles. Misha Sawdagor, Fakhrul Bashar Masum, Saberi Alam, Don and others played supporting roles. It is produced by Enamul Haque Arman under the banner of Desh Bangla Multimedia. The film soundtrack is composed by Shafiq Tuhin.
Love Marriage is 2015 Bangladeshi romantic drama film. The film directed by Shahin Sumon and produced by Taposhi Faruque under the banner of Heartbeat Production. The film feature Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in the lead roles. Misha Sawdagor, Sadek Bachchu, Ahmed Sharif and Mizu Ahmed also played supporting roles in the film.
Panku Jamai is a 2018 Bangladeshi comedy drama film. The film 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. Also features Misha Sawdagor, Puspita Popy and ATM Shamsuzzaman. It is the last film of Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas as a duo.
Raja 420 is 2016 Bangladeshi comedy film. The film's directed by Uttam Akash and produced by Gudhuli Films. The film features superstar Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in the lead roles. Also features Omar Sani, Ravina Brishti, Amit Hasan, Sadek Bachchu and Kabila. The film's on February 5, 2016.
Bhalobasha Express is a 2014 Bangladeshi romantic drama film directed by Shafi Uddin Shafi and produced Mohammad Abul Kalam under his Titash Kothachitro. It features superstar Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas and Mim Chowdhury in the lead roles. Also Ahmed Sharif, Misha Sawdagor, Afzal Sharif, Abdullah Saki, DJ Shohel have played important roles in the film.
Shera Nayok is a Bangladeshi romantic action film directed by Wakil Ahmed, also he wrotes its story, dialogues and screenplay as well. The film is based on love and conflict. It features Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas in the lead roles. Also features Ali Raj, Misha Sawdagor, Shiba Shanu, Sucharita, Kabila, Rebeka Rouf, Subrata and debutant Ani supporting roles.
Kothin Protishodh is a 2014 Bangladeshi action drama film directed by Nazrul Islam Khan and produced by Mohammad Golam Morshed under the banner of Shondhani Kothachitro. A film's story about on the father-son relationship. It an ensemble cast featuring Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Uzzal, Parvin Sultana Diti, Ali Raj Mizu Ahmed and Misha Sawdagar.
Ziddi Mama is a 2012 Bangladeshi action comedy film directed by Shahadat Hossain Liton and produced and distributed by Chitrali Kothachitro. The story of the film revolves around Agun taking revenge, where terrorists kill his niece and subsequently take revenge, which features an ensemble cast including Apu Biswas, Rumana Khan, Misha Sawdagor, Sadek Bachchu, Kabila, Siraj Haider and Rehana Jolly.
