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Ankush Hazra

Ankush Hazra (born 14 February) is an Indian actor, producer, dancer and television personality who primarily works in Bengali cinema.[1] Having starred in over 26 films in his career, he has received several accolades including the Mahanayak Samman (2023), conferred upon by the Government of West Bengal.

Ankush Hazra
Born14 February
Bardhaman, West Bengal, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • host
  • producer
  • television personality
Years active2010–present
Known for
AwardsSee Awards and nominations

Hazra's first film was Kellafate, an action comedy film directed by Pijush Saha. His main success came with the masala film Idiot (2012), through which he became one of the leading superstars of Bengali cinema. He received appraisals for his performance as a news reporter of Anandabazar Patrika in the political thriller Kanamachi (2013) directed by Raj Chakraborty, which marks the first collaboration between them. In 2014, he gained the huge following with the film Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay (2014), an Indo-Bangla joint venture which was the biggest hit in his career at that point of time. Later his performance was also praised as a rising don in the multistarrer action thriller Zulfiqar (2016) directed by Srijit Mukherji, which emerged as the highest grossing Bengali film (A-rated) of 2016. He launched the film production house Ankush Hazra Motion Pictures on 15 August 2022.[2] Since January 2022, he is serving as the Joint Secretary of the "West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum"[3] along with fellow actor Diganta Bagchi.


Acting career

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2010-2020

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Hazra caught the attention of film director Pijus Saha who starred him in his romantic comedy film Kellafate of Banner-Prince Entertainment P4. This film was also produced by Saha. Hazra was paired opposite newcomer Rupashree.[4][5]

Later, Hazra starred in the Bengali romantic drama film Idiot of Eskay Movies, directed by Rajib Biswas.[6] He returned with his next Bengali film Kanamachi.[7] His next film was Ki Kore Toke Bolbo.[8] Bibaho Obhijaan released on 21 June 2019.[9]

2021-present

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He did two promotional short films named Illusion and Enter View for the film Magic.[citation needed] His next film was the crime thriller FIR. He then had a guest appearance in Kishmish, Biye Bibhrat and Raktabeej.[10][2] His film Savings Account released on ZEE5.[11] After working in films like Savings Account (2022), Ogo Bideshini (2022), Uttwaraan (2022) and Bhoy (2023), he appeared in romantic comedy films like Abar Bibaho Obhijaan (2023) and Love Marriage (2023). His next film Kurban marked the 25th film of his career.[12] In 2024, he played the titular role in the action thriller film Mirza: Part 1 - Joker.[13] It also marked his debut as a producer.[14]

Personal life

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Hazra was born on 14 February in Bardhaman, West Bengal.[15][16] He completed his education from Holy Rock School and East West Model School. He did B.B.A. from Heritage Academy.[16] As of July 2020, Hazra is in a relationship with fellow actress Oindrila Sen.[17][18][19]

Filmography

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As actor

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† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2010 Kellafate Shibu Debut Film
2012 Idiot Samrat
2013 Kanamachi Abir [7]
Khiladi Suleman / Krishna [20]
2014 Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay Abhijeet Indo-Bangladesh joint venture [21]
2015 Romeo vs Juliet Romeo [22]
Aashiqui Rahul
Jamai 420 Joy [23]
2016 Ki Kore Toke Bolbo Akash [8]
Kelor Kirti Apurbo [24]
Zulfiqar Akhtar Ahmed [25]
Haripada Bandwala Haripada [26]
2017 Ami Je Ke Tomar Aditya [27]
Bolo Dugga Maiki Sammyo [28]
2018 Villain Joy / Raja [29]
2019 Bibaho Obhijaan Anupam [30]
2021 Magic Indrajit [31]
F.I.R No. 339/07/06 ACP Abhrajit Dutta [32]
2022 Savings Account Abhimanyu Sen Released on ZEE5 [33]
Ogo Bideshini AB "Anath Bondhu" [34]
Uttwaraan Rudra Mallik Released on ZEE5
2023 Bhoy Ayan Roy Released on ZEE5 [35]
Love Marriage Sayan [36]
Abar Bibaho Obhijaan Anupam [37]
Kurban Hasan 25th Film [38]
2024 Mirza: Part 1 - Joker Mirza Debut as Producer [39]
2025 Mon Kharap† TBA 22 May 2025 Release [40]

Guest Appearance

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† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Director Notes Ref.
2022 Kishmish Himself Rahul Mukherjee Special Appearance [41]
2023 Biye Bibhrat Himself Raja Chanda Special Appearance
Raktabeej Munir Alam Shiboprosad Mukherjee & Nandita Roy Special Appearance

Television

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Year Show Role Channel
2016 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 9) Judge Zee Bangla[42]
2017 Didi No. 1 (Season 7) Guest
2018 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 10) Judge[43]
2021 Didi No. 1 (Season 8) Guest
2020-2021 Hasiwala & Company (Season 1) Judge Star Jalsha
Dance Dance Junior (Season 2) Guest Judge
2021 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 11) Host Zee Bangla[44]
Dadagiri Guest
2022 Mon Phagun Guest appearances[45] Star Jalsha
2023 Mithai Guest Appearance Zee Bangla
Dance Bangla Dance (Season 12) Host[46]

Web series

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† Denotes webseries that have not yet been released
Year Web Series Role Director Platform
2020 Case Jaundice Mr. Das Subhankar Chattopadhyay Hoichoi
2023 Shikarpur[47] Keshto Nirjhar Mitra ZEE5

Music videos

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Year Video Director(s) Singer(s) Composer(s) language Music label
2023 Eseche Maa Durga Maa Raj Chakraborty Keshab Dey Bengali [48]
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Year Video Singer(s) Composer(s) Music label reference
2022 Let's 1xbat Mimi Chakraborty 1xBet [49]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Film Result
2017 IBFA Awards[citation needed] Best Jodi (Ankush and Nusrat Jahan) Haripada Bandwala Won
2020 Films and Frames Digital Film Awards Best Actor (Comic Role) Bibaho Obhijaan Won
2023 Mahanayak Samman[50][51] — — Won

References

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