Idris Ali (born 24 December 1956; known by his stage name Ilias Kanchan) is a Bangladeshi actor and activist. He appeared in more than 350 films during the 1980s and 1990s. He earned

Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor is the highest award for film acting in Bangladesh. List of winners ;Key Records and statistics Multiple wins and nominations The following individuals received two or more Best Actor awards: See ...

for his role in the film '' Parineeta'' (1986) and Best Supporting Actor for '' Shasti'' (2005). He is a road safety activist in Bangladesh. He was awarded

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 his social service by the

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in 2018. He is the current President of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association.

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 The University of Dhaka (also known as Dhaka University, or DU) is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest university in Bangladesh. The university opened its doors to students on July 1st 1921. Currently i ...

from Department of Sociology.

Career

Kanchan debuted his acting career in 1977 through his performance in the film ''Boshundhora'' directed by Subhash Dutta. In 2015, he acted in a children's film ''Ghuri'', produced by Cinevision Bangladesh and written and directed by filmmaker Zafar Firoze. 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.

Personal life

Kanchan's first wife, Jahanara Kanchan, died in a road accident on 22 October 1993. He himself has survived a road accident in 1989. He then established a social movement Nirapad Sarak Chai (''We Demand Safe Road''). In 2017, the

declared October 22 as the National Road Safety Day. Together they had a daughter, Israt Jahan Ima, and a son, Mirajul Moin Joy. Kanchan later married actress

Parveen Sultana Diti Parveen Sultana ( bn, পারভীন সুলতানা দিতি known by her stage name Diti; 31 March 1965 – 20 March 2016) was a Bangladeshi film and television actress. She won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Support ...

which ended in divorce.

Filmography

Television

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

Awards

(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

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kanchan, Ilias Living people 1956 births Bangladeshi male film actors Best Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners Bangladeshi activists Recipients of the Ekushey Padak Best Supporting Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners Place of birth missing (living people)