Shakib Khan

Masud Rana ( bn, মাসুদ রানা), better known by the name Shakib Khan ( bn, শাকিব খান) born 28 March 1979) is a Bangladeshi actor, producer, occasional singer, film organiser, and media personality who works in Bengali films, both in Bangladesh and West Bengal. In his career spanning about two decades, Khan has been the propeller of the contemporary film industry Dhallywood. Currently he is the highest paid actor in Bangladesh.

Following his debut in Sohanur Rahman Sohan's 1999 action romantic '' Ananta Bhalobasha'' (Eternal Love), Khan did not lead to widespread fame. Subsequently, Khan established himself as one of the most successful actors in Bengali cinema. The Badiul Alam Khokon-directed ''Priya Amar Priya'' (2008) in which Khan played a college student with careless attitude, was a major commercial success in his career. His '' Shikari''s new look garnered him praised from the audience and critics and was declared as a blockbuster at the box office, and become the highest-grossing Bengali film of 2016. His 2017 success is ''Swatta'' and ''Nabab''. Where ''Swatta'' won numerous accolades including five National Film Awards, six Bachsas Awards, two Meril-Prothom Alo Awards and earned him fourth National Film Awards for Best Actor and ''Nabab'' in which he played an intelligence agent from Bangladesh. His energetic performance and re-emergence in the film was praised by both critics and audiences. In 2019 Khan was paid-up 5 million for the film ''Nolok'' and become the highest-paid entertainers in the history of Bangladesh.

His other notable films are drama film ''Shuva'' (2006), where he played a village boy and earned him highly praised from critics, romantic film such ''Amar Praner Swami'' (2007) and ''Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore'' (2009) earned him highest accolades, romantic-comedy '' Adorer Jamai'' (2011), action-romantic ''Don Number One'' (2012), political thriller '' Rajneeti'' (2017), which is highly considers the politics of Bangladesh and created controversy with Khan used a phone number in the film that eventually turned out to be that of a rickshaw driver. That driver later sued him for $60,000 (£45,000) stating that the use of his number let millions to call to his number searching for Shakib Khan (See ''Controversy'' section for further details). Romantic action films such ''Bhaijaan Elo Re'' (2018), ''Chalbaaz'' (2018) and supernatural-thiller '' Naqaab'' (2018) earned him worldwide recognition, political thriller '' Bir'' (2020) and legal drama ''Nabab LLB'' (2021), where he played an advocate and becoming the first Dhallywood film to released any OTT platform. In 2011, he made his debut as a playback singer in the film of ''Moner Jala''. In 2014, he made his debut as a producer with the film '' Hero: The Superstar'' and subsequently produced films like ''Password'' (2019), '' Bir'' (2020).

Khan has earned numerous accolades in his long career, including four National Film Awards, eight Meril Prothom Alo Awards, three Bachsas Awards and five CJFB Performance Awards. He won his first National Film Awards for Best Actor in 2010 for the film '' Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na'', where he played as Surja Khan, an independent young man who studied law. His second National Film Award for his portrayal of a boy who deeply love his mother and got separated from his mother when he was quite young in Shahin-Sumon duo's '' Khodar Pore Ma'' (2012). He was noted for his performances in SA Haque Alik's romance film ''Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay'' (2015) and Hashibur Reza Kallol's romance drama film ''Swatta'' (2017) and also won third and fourth National Film Award respectively.

Early life

Shakib Khan was born on 28 March 1979 as Masud Rana in Ragadhi, Muksudpur, Gopalganj, Bangladesh. Khan's original residence is Maksudpur Upazila of Gopalganj district. His father Abdur Rab was a government officer and his mother Nurjahan is a housewife. The other members of his family are a sister and a brother. He grew up as a teenager in Narayanganj district due to his father's job. His father's job required the family to relocate frequently from one city to another during his school years. In many interviews he said that he did not mind travelling and changing schools. During his ninth grade, when he was residing with his family in Narayanganj, he became interested in Martial arts. After that he has done a course in Martial arts. In his childhood he dreamt to become a doctor or engineer. He was a bright student and did brilliant results in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) exams but discontinued his study after getting chance to act in films. Besides education, he also had an interest in dancing. Khan met film choreographer and actor Aziz Reza in 1995, and then completed a dancing course under Aziz Reza. In 1998, one day he went to Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), the only major studio of Bangladesh on a random visit with Aziz Reza, where he met a photographer who asked him to take part in a photoshoot. During the photoshoot, film director Abul Khair Bulbul noticed Khan and offered him to play lead role in his film and he accept the offered. Although eventually the production of the film did not began. Later he get an offer for Rafiqul Islam's 1998 romantic project ''Sobai to Shukhi Hote Chay'' directed by Aftab Khan Tulu. Khan accepted the offer and first time stand on camera. The film was delayed being release, which was later released in the following year. At that time, director Sohanur Rahman Sohan was looking for a new hero due to a dispute with actor Shakil Khan. In two deferent interviews with ''Kaler Kantho'' and ''Chiti'' Aziz Reza said that he very much requested Sohanur Rahman Sohan to give a chance Shakib Khan in his film. Sohan agreed to his request and asked to bring Shakib Khan to their office. Sohan then gave him a chance as a lead actor for his upcoming project and later made his debut with '' Ananta Bhalobasha'' (1999) directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan. He was paid only 5,000 for those initial films.

Shakib Khan said about his wish,

Career

1999–2005

Shakib Khan was first contracted sign in the film ''Sobaito Sukhi Hote Chay'' (Everyone Wants To Be Happy), he was first to stand in front of the camera with this film, which was directed by Aftab Khan Tulu, another newcomer Karisma Sheikh played opposite him. Although Khan's debut film was '' Ananta Bhalobasha'' (Eternal Love) directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan, which was released on 28 May 1999. Erin Zaman, the younger sister of veteran Bangladeshi actress Moushumi, played opposite him in the film, and it has become notable as the debut film of both. Although the film was not very successful but Khan as a hero caught the attention of everyone. In the second year of his acting career, he appeared in the film ''Golam'' (2000) opposite then the top actress Shabnur directed by Ispahani-Arif Jahan duo. On this year, he starred opposite Purnima in the film ''Ajker Dapot'' directed by AJ Rana, ''Dujon Dujonar'' opposite Popy directed by Abu Saeed Khan, and ''Bishe Bhora Nagin'' opposite Munmun directed by Delwar Jahan Jhantu.

In 2001 several films released by him including ''Shikari'', ''Shopner Bashor'', ''Mayer Jehad'', ''Rangga Mastan'', ''Hingshar Poton'' and ''Bondhu Jokhon Shatru''. ''Shopner Bashor'' directed by FI Manik, along with Riaz and Shabnur his performance also praised by the critics and audience in the film. In 2002 a number of films released by him including ''Ful Nebo Naa Ostro Nebo'' and ''Strir Morjada'' ditected by FI Manik, '' O Priya Tumi Kothay'' directed by Shahadat Hossain Liton, ''Nachnewali'' by Zillur Rahman and ''Bishwa Batpar'' by Badal Khandaker. In the film ''Strir Morjada'' he first time ever appear opposite Moushumi.

In 2003, he starred in '' Sahoshi Manush Chai'', ''Praner Manush'', ''Kkhmotar Dapot'' and ''Sobar Upore Prem''. The film '' Sahoshi Manush Chai'' directed by Muhammad Hannan, which was highly acclaimed by the critics and audience and won the National Film Awards in two categories.

In 2004, he starred in ''Noyon Bhora Jol'', ''Ajker Somaj'', '' Bostir Rani Suriya'' and ''Rukhe Darao''. On Eid al-Fitr of this year he starred in Monwar Hossain Khokon's biographical crime thriller film ''Khuni Shikder''. The film is based on the biography of the Bangladeshi notorious murderer Ershad Sikder. In which he played as Shahjahan Shikder, who became a psycho after the death of his mother and then started killing one after another and subsequently he became the country's top terrorist and serial killer. Although the film has been criticised at various times for its obscenity, but also has been widely acclaimed as one of the best performances of his career.

In 2005, he starred in ''City Terror'' directed by MA Rahim, where he first time performed with veteran actor Manna. He also starred with Riaz and Purnima in the film of ''Badha'' directed by Shahin–Sumon.

2006–2010

In 2006 thirteen of his films were released and all of the films were commercially success at the box office and as well as become best-selling films of the year. As a result of this success, his salary increased from three lakhs to six-seven lakhs. He played opposite Purnima in ''Shuva'' directed by Chashi Nazrul Islam, based on the short story Shuva by Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore. For the film he was nominated in the Lux-Channel I Performance Awards for Best Film Actor in both of people choice and the critics choice category in 2007. In same year a number of films released by him including '' Koti Takar Kabin'', '' Pitar Ason'', ''Dadima'', and ''Chachchu'' directed by FI Manik and '' Mayer Morjada'' directed by Dilip Biswas. In the film of '' Koti Takar Kabin'' he first time starred opposite his former wife and co-artist Apu Biswas. Khan first gained popularity through starring in ''Chachchu''.

In 2007, 12 films starring Khan were released. All of his film have been commercially successful at the box office and become best-selling of the year as like previous year. He starred in PA Kajal's project ''Amar Praner Swami''. The film super-hit at the box office and became the highest grossing Bangladeshi film of 2007. For the film Khan earned his first Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor. After the success of the film at the box office, his salary increased to 12 lakhs. In the same year he also starred in ''Kabinnama'', ''Jomoj'', ''Swamir Shongshar'', '' Doctor's House'', ''Tui Jodi Amar Hoiti Re'', ''Kotha Dao Saathi Hobe'', ''Danob Shontan'', ''Kopal'', ''Ma Amar Shorgo'', ''Kothin Prem'' and ''Ek Buk Jala''.

In 2008, he starred in ''Tomake Bou Banabo'', ''Amar Jaan Amar Pran'', ''Shomadhi'', ''Ek Takar Bou'', ''Bhalobashar Dushman'', ''Priya Amar Priya'', ''Tip Tip Brishti'', ''Tumi Swapno Tumi Shadhona'', ''Amader Choto Saheb'', ''Shontan Amar Ohongkar'', ''Jodi Bou Sajo Go'' and '' Mone Prane Acho Tumi''. He starred in Badiul Alam Khokon's romantic action comedy film ''Priya Amar Priya'' as Hridoy, a college student with careless attitude opposite Sahara. Khan's dialogue and the use of the phrase "সিটিতে অনেক কমিশনার আসবে যাবে কিন্তু হৃদয় এখানেই থাকবে। আমি এখানকার লোকাল... লো..ক্কাল।" (Many commissioners will come and go in the city but Hridoy will stay here. I'm local here... lo..ccal) were popular with audiences. He won numerous awards including Meril Prothom Alo Awards, Lux-Channel I Performance Awards and CJFB Performance Awards for Best Actor. The film all-time blockbuster at the box office with grossed 150 million at the box office, which is the second-highest grossing in the history of Bangladeshi cinema. Shabnur and Rumana Khan played opposite him in ''Ek Takar Bou'' directed by PA Kajal. The film won the National Film Awards and the Meril Prothom Alo Awards in a category. He also won Bachsas Awards by starring in ''Jodi Bou Sajo Go'' opposite Apu Biswas directed by FI Manik.

In 2009, he starred in '' Amar Praner Priya'', ''Swami Strir Wada'', ''Bhalobasha Dibi Kina Bol'', ''Mon Jekhane Hridoy Sekhane'', ''Bolona Kobul'', ''Biyer Prostab'', ''Jonmo Tomar Jonno'', ''Prem Koyedi'', '' Saheb Name Golam'', '' O Sathii Re'' and '' Sobar Upore Tumi''. '' Sobar Upore Tumi'' directed by FI Manik, where he performed for the first time in the Indo-Bangladesh joint production. It was for the first time that Indian actress Swastika Mukherjee was seen opposite him. The film was released in West Bengal, India the following year as the title of '' Amar Bhai Amar Bon''. Almost seven years later, on 6 March 2017, the film was released in Hindi version as '' Hello Zindagi'' under the banner of Angel Digital. On this year, ''Swami Strir Wada'' directed by PA Kajal was praised by the audience and the critics and won the National Film Awards in three categories. He starred in '' Amar Praner Priya'' opposite Bidya Sinha Saha Mim directed by Jakir Hossain Raju and become a box-office success in Bangladesh, primarily noted for its soundtrack & choreography. The film all the song were popular and become hit with audience as well song "Ki Jadu Korecho Bolona" was on the hit song listed for a year. It won a National Film Awards and nominated numerous categories in Meril Prothom Alo Awards including his Best Actor nomination as well as earned him CJFB Performance Awards.

The following year, in 2010 he starred in ''Bolona Tumi Amar'', ''Prem Mane Naa Badha'', ''Top Hero'', ''Poran Jai Jolia Re'', '' Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na'', ''Takar Cheye Prem Boro'', ''Jibon Moroner Saathi'', ''Preme Porechi'', ''Chehara: Vondo–2'', ''Premik Purush'', ''Jibon Moroner Saathi'' directed by Shahadat Hossain Liton and ''Hay Prem Hay Bhalobasha''. He played the role of Surjo, an independent young man in the romantic revenge film '' Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na'' directed by Zakir Hossain Raju opposite Apu Biswas and Rumana Khan. The film was highly successful, critically and commercially and become the second highest-grossing film of 2010 after ''Number One Shakib Khan''. It won numerous accolades including seven National Film Awards, five Bachsas Awards and two Meril Prothom Alo Awards as well as a nomination and Khan was awarded Meril Prothom Alo Awards and National Film Awards for the first time. In this year in Eid-al Fitr, he also starred in ''Number One Shakib Khan'', ''Chachchu Amar Chachchu'' and ''Nissash Amar Tumi''. The film ''Number One Shakib Khan'' directed by Badiul Alam Khokon, gained commercially success at the box office and widespread popularity. He won numerous accolades for the film including Binodon Bichitra Awards 2010, Uro-CJFB Performance Awards 2010, Walton Boishakhi Star Awards 2011 and Babisas Awards 2010. In ''Chachchu Amar Chachchu'' directed by PA Kajal played as Chachchu (trans. Uncle) opposite Parthana Fardin Dighi as niece and Dighi earned National Award and ''Nissash Amar Tumi'' directed by Badiul Alam Khokon was a hit at the box-office and was one of the highest grossing of 2010. It won twice National Film Awards. in all three films Apu Biswas starring opposite him. All the three films received National Film Awards in various categories.

2011–2015

In 2011, Khan starred in '' Koti Takar Prem'' directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan. In ''Moner Jala'' directed by Malek Afsari starring Apu Biswas opposite him, he also sung a song in the film for the first time as a playback singer titled "Ami Chok Tule Takalei Surjo Lukay". '' King Khan'' directed by Mohammad Hussain Jammy starring Apu Biswas and Lamia Mimo opposite him, it is becoming the most successful film in the year and he won Meril Prothom Alo Awards and CJFB Performance Awards for Best Actor. He was nominated for the Best Actor in critics choice category at the Meril Prothom Alo Awards through starring in comedy-drama film '' Adorer Jamai'' opposite Apu Biswas directed by Shahadat Hossain Liton. In Eid al-fitr of the year, he starred in ''Tiger Number One'' directed by Shahin-Sumon and has played for the first time as negative role. According to Orchi Othondrila, mainstream Bangladeshi films are "always based on a central hero while female characters are there as objects to complement hehero's actions." She wrote that, as with many other Shakib Khan film titles, the title ''Tiger Number One'' implies "that the stories are solely depended on the hero who is the centre of the actions." ''Boss Number One

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