Ankush Hazra (born 14 February 1989) is an Indian actor, dancer and television anchor who primarily works in Bengali cinema. Known for his portrayals of men often battling social norms. Having starred in over 26 films in his career, he has received several accolades including the Mahanayak Samman (2023), conferred upon by the Government of West Bengal.
Hazra's first film was Kellafate, an action comedy film directed by Pijush Saha. His main success came with the masala film Idiot (2012), through which he became one of the leading superstars of Bengali cinema. He received appraisals for his performance as a news reporter of Anandabazar Patrika in the political thriller Kanamachi (2013) directed by Raj Chakraborty, which marks the first collaboration between them. In 2014, he gained the huge following with the film Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay (2014), an Indo-Bangla joint venture which was the biggest hit in his career at that point of time. Later his performance was also praised as a rising don in the multistarrer action thriller Zulfiqar (2016) directed by Srijit Mukherji, which emerged as the highest grossing Bengali film (A-rated) of 2016. He launched the film production house Ankush Hazra Motion Pictures on 15 August 2022. Since January 2022, he is serving as the Joint Secretary of the "West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum" along with fellow actor Diganta Bagchi.
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.
Later, Hazra starred in the Bengali romantic drama film Idiot of Eskay Movies, directed by Rajib Biswas. He returned with his next Bengali film Kanamachi. His next film was Ki Kore Toke Bolbo. Bibaho Obhijaan released on 21 June 2019.
2021-present He did two promotional short films named Illusion and Enter View for the film Magic. His next film was the crime thriller FIR. He then had a guest appearance in Kishmish, Biye Bibhrat and Raktabeej. His film Savings Account released on ZEE5. 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. In 2024, he played the titular role in the action thriller film Mirza: Part 1 - Joker. It also marked his debut as a producer.
Personal life Hazra was born on 14 February in Bardhaman, West Bengal. He completed his education from Holy Rock School and East West Model School. He did B.B.A. from Heritage Academy. As of July 2020, Hazra is in a relationship with fellow actress Oindrila Sen.
Filmography As actor Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes 2010 Kellafate ShibuDebut Film 2012Idiot Samrat 2013 Kanamachi Abir Khiladi Suleman / Krishna 2014 Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay AbhijeetIndo-Bangladesh joint venture 2015 Romeo vs Juliet Romeo Aashiqui RahulJamai 420 Joy2016 Ki Kore Toke Bolbo Akash Kelor Kirti Apurbo Zulfiqar Akhtar Ahmed Haripada Bandwala Haripada 2017 Ami Je Ke Tomar Aditya Bolo Dugga Maiki Sammyo 2018 Villain Joy / Raja 2019 Bibaho Obhijaan Anupam 2021Magic IndrajitF.I.R No. 339/07/06 ACP Abhrajit Dutta2022Savings AccountAbhimanyu Sen Released on ZEE5Ogo Bideshini AB "Anath Bondhu" Uttwaraan Rudra Mallik Released on ZEE52023Bhoy Ayan RoyLove Marriage Dipanjan Sanyal/Dipu/Bokai Abar Bibaho ObhijaanAnupamKurbanHasan 25th Film2024Mirza: Part 1 – JokerMirzaDebut as Producer 2025ChandrobindooArnab MartinRaktabeej 2 Dr. Sahil Choudhury / Munir Alam2026 Nari Choritro Bejay JotilJhantuMon Kharap Santa
Guest Appearance Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleDirectorNotes 2022KishmishHimself Rahul Mukherjee Special Appearance 2023Biye BibhratRaja ChandaRaktabeejMunir AlamShiboprosad Mukherjee & Nandita Roy2025OmorshongiHimself Dibya ChatterjeeKillbill SocietySrijit Mukherji
Television Year Show Role Channel 2016 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 9) Judge Zee Bangla 2017 Didi No. 1 (Season 7) Guest 2018 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 10) Judge 2021 Didi No. 1 (Season 8) Guest 2020-2021 Hasiwala & Company (Season 1) Judge Star Jalsha Dance Dance Junior (Season 2) Guest Judge 2021 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 11) Host Zee BanglaDadagiriGuest2022 Mon PhagunGuest appearancesStar Jalsha2023MithaiGuest AppearanceZee BanglaDance Bangla Dance (Season 12) Host2024Kolkata Comedy Kettan Guest JudgeBongo Byango2025Dance Bangla Dance (season 13) Judge Zee Bangla
Web series Denotes webseries that have not yet been released Year Web Series Role Director Platform 2020 Case Jaundice Mr. Das Subhankar Chattopadhyay Hoichoi 2023 Shikarpur Keshto Nirjhar Mitra ZEE5
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Film Result2017IBFA AwardsBest Jodi (Ankush and Nusrat Jahan)Haripada Bandwala2020 Films and Frames Digital Film AwardsBest Actor (Comic Role)Bibaho Obhijaan2023Mahanayak Samman
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