M. A. Jalil (known as AJ) is a Bangladeshi businessman, actor, director and producer.[1][2] He is known for his contributions to Bangladesh's textile industry[3] as well as his performance in Khoj: The Search.[4]
Ananta Jalil | |
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অনন্ত জলিল। | |
 Jalil in 2019 | |
| Born | M. A. Jalil 17 April 1978 Munshiganj, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse | |
Early life and background
editAnanta Jalil was born on April 17, 1978 in Munshiganj, Bangladesh.[5] When he was 5 years old, his mother died. He was raised with his older brother by their father.[6] He completed his O-levels and A-levels from Oxford International School, Dhaka and received a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Manchester University in the UK.[5]
In 1999, he began working as a production general manager. Later, he started his small garment factory which eventually grew into AJI Group. He was recognized by the Bangladesh government in 2014 as a CIP (Commercially Important Person) for his contributions to the Ready-Made Garment sector.[7][8]
Ananta made his debut as an actor and producer with the 2010 film Khoj: The Search. The film headlined the debut of Ananta and Barsha, Bobby.[4] Khoj: The Search was followed by Hridoy Bhanga Dheu in 2011.[9]
In 2012, he appeared in two films, The Speed and Most Welcome. Both films were a comedic success and gave him access to the local crowd of Bangladeshi cinema.[10] In The Speed, Ananta starred opposite to two foreign actresses, Malaysian actress Parveen and Russian actress Nana. The 2nd release Most Welcome was released on Eid.[11]
In 2013, his only release was Nishwartha Bhalobasa. The film marked the directorial debut of Ananta and premiered at the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival.[12] In 2014 Most Welcome 2 was released, the sequel of his 2012 film Most Welcome.[13] Producer and actor Ananta Jalil's Din–The Day helmed by Iranian director Morteza Atashzamzam, was released on Eid al-Adha, July 10, 2022.[14]
Ananta is the brand ambassador of Grameenphone, a telecommunications service provider in Bangladesh.[15]
Personal life
editAnanta married model-turned-actress Afiea Nusrat Barsha on September 23, 2011.[16] Barsha is the managing director of Monsoon Films.[17] Together they have two sons, Ariz Ibn Jalil and Abrar Ibn Jalil.[18]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2010 | Khoj: The Search | Major Mahmud / Ananta | Jahidul Islam Jihad | Debut film | |
| 2011 | Hridoy Bhanga Dheu | Ananta | Gazi Mazharul Anwar | ||
| 2012 | The Speed | Anonno | Sohanur Rahman Sohan | ||
| Most Welcome | Police officer (Aariyan) | Anonno Mamun | |||
| 2013 | Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Ananta | Ananta Jalil | ||
| 2014 | Most Welcome 2 | Police officer (Aariyan) | Ananta Jalil | ||
| 2022 | Din–The Day | Ananta Jalil (AJ) | Morteza Atashzamzam | Iran-Bangladesh joint production film | |
| 2023 | Kill Him | Salman / Prince | Mohammad Iqbal | [19][20] | |
| TBA | Netri: The Leader † | TBA | Ananta Jalil, Ertagul Shakar, Upendra Madhav | Filming | |
| TBA | Operation Jackpot † | TBA | Rajiv Kumar Biswas | Filming | [21] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best Actor | Most Welcome | Nominated | |
| CJFB Performance Award 2014 | Best Actor | Most Welcome | Won | [22] | |
| 2013 | Bioscope Borsho-sera | Best Actor | Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Won | [23] |
| Bioscope Borsho-sera | Best Couple (with Afiea Nusrat Barsha) | Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Won | ||
| Meril Prothom Alo Awards (popular) | Best Actor | Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Ananta Jalil now turns anchor". The Dhaka Tribune. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ "ANANTA JALIL A Phenomenon or More?". The Daily Star. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ "147 get CIP cards". The Daily Star. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ a b Faisal, Fahim (10 May 2012). ডামি নয়, আমিই পাঁচতলা থেকে মাটিতে ঝাঁপ দিলাম : অনন্ত. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 21 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Ananta Jalil gets back to business". Daily Sun. 15 May 2018.
- ^ Rayhan, Abu Naser (25 August 2017). "The many faces of Ananta Jalil". Dhaka Tribune.
- ^ "39 businessmen get CIP status". Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ Rahman, Md Fazlur (8 January 2015). "The stellar rise of a garment maker". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Ananta Jalil and Barsha become Maxx Cola's brand ambassadors". Dhaka Tribune. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ Esha, Rifat Islam (28 September 2012). "Most Welcome". New Age. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ মোস্ট ওয়েলকাম টিকেট নিয়ে মারামারি [Most Welcome hassle with tickets] (PDF). Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). 25 August 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 September 2012.
- ^ "'Niswartha Bhalobasha' premiered in city". Priyo News. 28 December 2013. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "Ananta appears as police officer in Most Welcome 2". Dhaka Tribune. 10 November 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "Barsha: 'Din: The Day' might be our last film". Dhaka Tribune. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "Ananta Jalil is the new brand ambassador of GP". Dhaka Tribune. 23 August 2013.
- ^ Asif, Shahriar (27 March 2013). "Ananta-Barsha: End of Innings???". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "Barsha". Monsoon Films. Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "Ananta and Barsha blessed with second son". Dhaka Tribune. 13 November 2017. Archived from the original on 16 November 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "'Kill Him': Ananta Jalil to take BDT 40 lakhs". The Daily Star. 4 September 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Kill Him: First look and teaser unveiled". The Business Standard. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ "Ananta Jalil's unprecedented transformation for 'Operation Jackpot'". The Daily Star. 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Ananta Jalil and Barsha win CJFB Performance Award". bangladeshinfo.com. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ^ দর্শক ভোটে "বায়োস্কোপ বর্ষসেরা" ২০১৩ হয়েছেন যারাঃ. Bioscopeblog.net (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 10 April 2014.
External links
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- Ananta Jalil at IMDb
- Ananta Jalil on Facebook