Shakil Ahasan (born 3 November 1968), better known as Shakil Khan, is a Bangladeshi film actor, politician, businessman, and social activist who dominantly works in Dhallywood cinema. He made his debut in the film Amar Ghor Amar Behesht (1997).
Career Khan Started his film career with success of Amar Ghor Amar Behest, thereafter he continued to play the lead roles in genres like romance, social and action in movies such as Paharadar, Maa Jokhon Bicharok, Biyer Phul, Narir Mon, Jibon Chabi, Praner Priyotoma, Sontrashi Bandhu, Ei MonTomake Dilam, Milon Malar Prem, Dushtu Meye Misthi Chele, Jabi Koi, Manush Keno Omanush, Hridoyer Bashi, Sobar Ojante, Amar Antore Tumi, Giringibaj and Bolona Bhalobashi.
Some of his notable performances as a supporting actor are Mayer Bodla, Bhul Sob E Bhul, Manush Manusher Jonno, Sokhi Tumi Kar, Mon, Baba Amar Baba, Koshto, Biyanshab and Tomakey Khujchi. Khan went on to perform in films Paharadar, Biyer Phul, Narir Mon, Koshto, and Abujh Bou, among others.
Khan continued to build his presence in cinema with notable performances in films such as Paharadar etc, his roles during this period showcased his versatility and helped solidify his reputation as a dependable and compelling actor in the industry.
Personal life Shakil was born on 3 November 1968 in Khulna,Bangladesh .
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1997 Amar Ghor Amar Behest Raja Debut film; remake of Hindi film Dil 1998 Ei Mon Tomake DilamNoyon Remake of Hindi film DilwaleAgnisakkhiFaisalRaja Rani BadshaJoyIndo-Bangladesh joint production; remake of 1991 Kannada film Bhairavi Maa Jokhon Bicharok Raju Chowdhury Milon Malar PremMilonManush Keno AmanushShahed AhmedAmar Ontore TumiShamim 1999 Paharadar Bilat Ferot Meye Jibon Chabi Biyer Phul Akash Praner Priyotoma Moger Mulluk Shotru Dhongsho Manush Manusher Jonyo Zor2000 Narir Mon Joy Chowdhury Dushtu Chele Misty MeyeNoyon Amar Bou Sobar Ojante Tumi Je Amar Jabi Koi? Sontrashi Bondhu Koshto Shakil 2001 Mon 2002 Meghla Akash Tingku Har Har MahadevJaideepDebut in Hindi film Hridoyer Bashi 2005 Bolona Bhalobasi Sujon 2006 Mayer Bodla 2007 Brishty Bheja Akash Rokto Pipasa 2008 Baba Amar Baba Shoufiq Tomakey Khunjchhi 2010 Abujh Bou 2019Prothom Dekha Prothom PremProthom / UdayDual role; Released on YouTube
Award and nominations +YearAwardCategoryWorksResult1998Meril-Prothom Alo Awards Best Film ActorPopularity2001Sweet Media Light AwardBest Film ActorExcellence in Acting and Exceptional Media PresenceBangladesh Cultural Movement AwardBest Film ActorCultural Contributions and Strengthening the Role of Cinema in National Identity2007Human Rights Review Gold AwardBest Film ActorImpactful Work in Socially Sonscious Films and Advocacy Through Art2012A-ONE Telemedia AwardBest Film ActorOutstanding Performance and Contribution to Bangladeshi Cinema2024CJFB Jury AwardBest Film ActorBest Achievements of His Acting Career2025Bangladesh Cultural Reporters' Association "BCRA" AwardBest Film ActorTourism Fair Award Best Film Actor Outstanding Performance and Contribution to Bangladeshi Cinema
See also Cinema of Bangladesh
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