Hanif Sanket (born 23 October 1958) born as A.K.M. Hanif is a Bangladeshi television host, writer, producer, comedian, voice actor and singer. He is best known as the creator and host of the television show ''

Ityadi ''Ityadi'' ( bn, ইত্যাদি; en, "Et Cetera") is a popular magazine television programme in Bangladesh created and presented by Hanif Sanket that airs on Bangladesh Television. It is the longest running show on Bangladeshi televisio ...

''. He is regarded as the most popular media personality in Bangladesh.

Career

Sanket first appeared in television on a show '' Jodi Kichhu Mone Na Koren'' in the 1980s. Later, he moved on to create his own TV show ''

'', which successfully pioneered televised comedy program in Bangladesh and went on to become the most popular TV show in the country. He also produces drama during Eid seasons. Sanket also produced other shows - ''Jhalak'', ''Kothar Kotha'', ''Eid Annondo Mela'', ''Prothom Alo Awards Program'', ''Bangla Vision 6th Anniversary Programs''.

Awards

Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak ( bn, একুশে পদক; lit. "Twentyfirst Award") is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contribut ...

for social activities (2010) * National Poribesh Padak for environmental awareness activities (2014) *

Meril Prothom Alo Awards ''Meril Prothom Alo Awards'' or ''Prothom Alo Awards'' is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers' Choice and Critics' Choice. The a ...

best television magazine.

References

Living people 1958 births Bangladeshi television personalities Recipients of the Ekushey Padak Bangladeshi comedians Comilla Victoria Government College alumni People from Barisal District {{Bangladesh-bio-stub