Ilias Kanchan

Ilias Kanchan
ইলিয়াস কাঞ্চন
Kanchan in 2018
Born (1956-12-24) 24 December 1956 (age 68)
Kishoreganj, East Pakistan, Pakistan
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
Occupation(s)Actor, activist
Spouses

Idris Ali (born 24 December 1956), known by his stage name Ilias Kanchan,[1] is a Bangladeshi actor and activist. He appeared in more than 350 films during the 1980s and 1990s.[2] 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).[3][4] He is a road safety activist in Bangladesh.[5][6] He was awarded Ekushey Padak for his social service by the Government of Bangladesh in 2018.[7] He was the former President of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association, the organisation of local film artists.[8]

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.[9] In 2015, he acted in a children's film Ghuri, produced by Cinevision Bangladesh and written and directed by filmmaker Zafar Firoze.[10]

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.[8]

Personal life

Kanchan's first wife, Jahanara Kanchan, died in a road accident on 22 October 1993.[11][12][13] He himself has survived a road accident in 1989.[14][15] 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.[16][1] 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.[17]

Filmography

Year Title Role Director Co-actors Notes
1977 Bashundhara Zahed Subhash Dutta
1978 Dumurer Phul Subhash Dutta
1979 Shundori Kanchan Amzad Hossain Bobita, Anwar Hossain, Anwara Begum
1979 Sikander Shamim
1980 Shesh Uttor Rahman
1981 Kalmilata Oli Sohel Rana
1982 Nalish
Boro Barir Meye
1983 Mohona: The Mouth of a River
1984 Abhijan Ratan
1985 Tin Konya
Insaaf
1986 Hum Ek Hayn
Tauba
Parineeta Shekhar Roy
Bishkonnar Prem
1987 Protirodh
Dayee Ke? Faruk
Sahajatri
1988 Adil
Hushiar
Zabardast
Bheja Chokh Jibon
1989 Bidhata
Durnam
Nikah
Beder Meye Josna Prince Shahjada Anwar Tozammel Haque Bokul Anju Ghosh, Shawkat Akbar, Prabir Mitra
Boner Moto Bon
1990 Ghor Amar Ghor
Apon Ghor
Ankhi Milon Milon
1991 Swashur Bari
Rajar Meye Bedeni
Nayjuddho
Bap Beta 420
Streer Paona Robin
Ochena Akash Ahmed
1992 Maa Mati Desh
Chakor
Radha Krishna Krishna Matin Rahman
Beporowa Milon
Premer Protidaan Fazal Ahmed Benazir Shuchorita, Diti, Sohel Chowdhury, Shawkat Akbar, Sharmili Ahmed, Syed Hasan Imam, Dildar, Nasir Khan
Sipahi Kazi Hayat Champa, Manna
1993 Voyangkor Saat Din
1994 Golapi Ekhon Dhakay Oli
Commander Biplob Suborna Mustafa, Humayun Faridi
1995 Adorer Sontan Raju Amzad Hossain
1996 Swajan Sohanur Rahman Sohan Moushumi, Rubel
1997 Ondho Bhalobasha
Shonkho Mala Tozammel Haque Bokul Anju Ghosh
Doya Maya Alamgir, Diti, Kabori, Mahmud Koli
Shei Toofan Hafiz Uddin Popy
Nirontor Shabnur
Atto Biswas Servant M. M. Sarkar Diti, Amit Hasan
Sohrab Rustom Sohrab Wasimul Bari Rajib
Banasree
Body Guard Champa
Bachar Lorai Diti
Amma Diti
2001 Chairman Montazur Rahman Akbar Rituparna Sengupta, Dipjol
2003 Ora Shahoshi
Kalu Gunda
Mone Rekho Prithibi
Munafik Omar Sani, Shahnaz
Golaguli Siddik 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 Odhikar Amin Khan, Diti
Bhai Keno Ashami Amin 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 Ghatok Popy, Sohel Rana, Amit Hasan
Ashami Greftar Diti, Amit Hasan, Wasimul Bari Rajib.
Amar Adalot Doyel, Shobrot
Ochin Desher Rajkumar Anju Ghosh
Bashi Wala Tozammal Haq Bakul Nuton, Ali Raj, Kabita
I Love You Shakib Khan, Purnima, Nirab, Racy, Omar Sani
Gariyal Bhai Anju Ghosh Moushumi
Shukher Ghore Dukher Agun Moushumi
Ondho Bhalobasha Montazur Rahman Akbar Moushumi
Shesh Uttar Shabana, Bulbul Ahmed
Durjoy Shabana
2016 Hothat Dekha Reshmi Mitra, Shahadat Hossain Debashree Roy[18]
2018 Bizli Iftakar Chowdhury Bobby, Ranabir[19]
2023 Firey Dekha Rozina Nirob, Orchita Sporshia, Rozina
2023 Netri - The Leader Ananta Jalil Ananta Jalil, Afiea Nusrat Barsha

Television

  • Obanchito
  • Charulota
  • Nijhum Aronno
  • Thandar kanddo
  • Bachar boro shadh cilo
  • Lal golap
  • Othocho
  • Tuccho
  • Moronottom

Awards

  • Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor (1986)
  • Bachsas Award
  • Zia Gold Award
  • Sher-e-Bangla Smriti Padak
  • Chalachitra Darshak Award
  • Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Association award
  • National Journalist Welfare Sangstha award
  • Dhaka City Corporation Nagar Padak
  • Nivetha Singapore Award
  • Voyage of America Award
  • Bangladesh Cultural Movement award
  • Dhaka Juba Foundation Award

References

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  3. ^ জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২) [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Government of Bangladesh (in Bengali). Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
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  7. ^ "21 named for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  8. ^ a b Arts & Entertainment Desk (2022-01-29). "Ilias Kanchan elected President, Zayed Khan General Secretary". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
  9. ^ "Bangladesh Film Archive celebrates silver jubilee". The Daily Star. 2004-06-10. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  10. ^ ""Ghuri" marks return of Kanchan-Champa". The Daily Star. February 9, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  11. ^ "These children are doing what we couldn't". The Daily Star. 2018-08-03. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  12. ^ "No killer driver punished yet". The Daily Star. 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  13. ^ "90pc driving licences obtained through unfair means". The Daily Star. 2004-12-05. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  14. ^ "Death On The Asphalt". The Daily Star. 2007-09-05. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  15. ^ Afroz, Mahmuda (2007-03-02). "Ilias Kanchan: An actor fighting for safe roads". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
  16. ^ "October 22 to be Safe Roads Day". The Daily Star. 2017-06-06. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  17. ^ Fahmim Ferdous (March 21, 2016). "Actress Diti loses battle with cancer". The Daily Star. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
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