Shakib Khan

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About Shakib Khan

Shakib Khan is a Bangladeshi actor, producer, and singer. He has worked in more than 100 movies and also won many awards, including four National Film Awards and eight Meril Prothom Alo Awards. He is one of the best actors in Bangladesh and is known for his famous acting and expressions in movies. The audience loves him so much, and everyone likes his character in movies.

He made his acting debut in 1999 and quickly became one of the most popular actors in Bangladesh. He is known for his versatility and ability to play various roles.

There are many popular movies in which Shakib Khan impressed the audience with his amazing acting skills. However, there are some unforgettable movies like "Amar Praner Swami", "Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore", "Adorer Jamai", "Don Number One", "Rajneeti", "Bhajan Elo Re", "Chaalbaaz", and "Naqab". He has also won numerous awards for his singing, including the Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

Khan is a popular figure in Bangladesh and has a large fan following. He is also known for his charity work and has donated money to various causes, including education and disaster relief. He is a very humble and down-to-earth person and that is why everyone appreciates his work and loves him because of his nature.

In this article, will we explore more about Shakib Khan, including his personal and professional life, acting career, and many more.

Early Life

Shakib Khan was born in Gopalganj, Bangladesh, on March 28, 1979. He is the son of Abdur Rab and Nurjahan. He has a sister and a brother. Khan's father is a government official and hence his family often lived in different cities due to his job. He attended different schools in different cities.

Khan has been a good student and did well in his exams. He decided to become a doctor in school because he was interested in science and thought he would make a good doctor. Later, when he grew up and completed high school, he became interested in acting and decided to become an actor.

In 1998, Khan met film choreographer and former actor Aziz Reza. Reza encouraged Khan to pursue a career in acting. Khan took a dancing course with Reza and then got his first project in the film industry. Khan's first film was Ananta Bhalobasha (1999). He was paid only 5,000 takas for the film. However, he quickly became popular and starred in many successful films later.

Khan often talks about his childhood dream of becoming a doctor or an engineer. He says that he was a good student and would have liked to serve the people of Bangladesh as a doctor. However, his dreams changed after he finished high school. Eventually, he became an actor and succeeded in his chosen field.

Acting Career

1999-2004

Shakib Khan started his acting career in 1999 with the film Ananta Bhalobasha. He did not get much success with this film, but he caught the attention of everyone with his performance. In the following years, he starred in several successful films, including Golam (2000), Shopner Bashor (2001), and Sahoshi Manush Chai (2003).

In 2004, he worked in three movies, including Khuni Shikder, Jaat Shotru, and Bostir Rani Suriya. Khuni Shikder is a biographical crime thriller film based on the life of the notorious Bangladeshi murderer Ershad Sikder. Khan's performance in this film was widely acclaimed as one of the best of his career.

In 2005, the Bangladesh Film Censor Board permanently revoked the license of Khuni Shikder and banned its screening throughout Bangladesh. However, the film was a commercial success and declared a super hit at the box office.

Khan's other notable films include Amar Praner Swami (2007), Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore (2009), Priya Amar Priya (2008), Don Number One (2012), Rajneeti (2017), Bhaijaan Elo Re (2018), Chalbaaz (2018), and Naqaab (2018). He is one of the most popular and successful actors in Bangladesh.

In 2005, Shakib Khan starred in many films, including Durdhorsho, Bad Son, Top Leader, Nogno Hamla, Nikhoj Songbad, Amar Shopno Tumi, City Terror, Shuva, Dui Number, Badha, and Lalu Kosai.

He first collaborated with the Shahin-Sumon duo in the film Nikhoj Songbad. He also starred with veteran actor Manna in the film named 'City Terror'. Additionally, everyone loved his role in the movie Shuva.

Khan also starred with Riaz and Purnima in the film 'Badha'. His last release of the year was 'Lalu Kosai', directed by Shahadat Hossain Liton.

2006-2010

In 2006, Shakib worked in more than thirteen movies, and due to his best acting and popularity, all thirteen movies gained huge success. In July, he worked only in two movies: the drama "Shamir Songsar" and the comedy "Doctor Bari". His next film was the drama "Amar Praner Swami", a huge commercial success that became the highest-grossing Bangladeshi film of the year. He won the Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award for Best Actor for his performance in this film. He also starred in the romance "Tui Jodi Amar Hoiti Re" with Moushumi.

On October 14, 2007, five of his films were released on the same day, which included the action-thriller "Danab Shantan", the drama "Maa Amar Shorgo", and the romantic films "Kotha Dao Sathi Hobe", "Tomar Jonno Morte Pari", and "Kopal". "Danab Shantan" and "Maa Amar Shorgo" were both commercially successful, while "Kotha Dao Sathi Hobe" and "Tomar Jonno Morte Pari" were both average successes. Besides, "Kopal" was a commercial failure.

In the last month of the year, Khan starred in three more films, such as the action-drama film "Ek Buk Jala", and the romantic films "Kothin Prem", and "Kabinnama". All three films were commercially successful.

Overall, 2007 was another very successful year for Shakib Khan. He starred in various genres, including action, drama, romance, and comedy. He worked with many popular actors and actresses, including Apu Biswas, Moushumi, and Sadika Parvin Popy.

Recent

In 2022, Khan worked in two movies, Bidrohi and Golui. In both movies, khan worked in a lead role. An action-drama movie called Bidrohi was released on Eid al-Fitr. However, the movie performed poorly at the box office and became a commercial flop. It was a remake movie and its story was the same as the original one, so it looked like copy-paste. Later, the musical film Golui was released. Although the opinions from reviewers were conflicting, it did poorly at the box office.

Khan appeared in two more movies in 2023, Leader and Priyotoma. A well-known personality, Topu Khan, directed the political thriller movie Leader. Critically and financially, it was successful. Arshad Adnan and Himel Ashraf helmed the romantic drama Priyotoma. It was well received by critics and audiences, becoming the most successful Bangladeshi movie ever.

Upcoming Projects

Shakib Khan has several upcoming films that are awaiting release. One of his upcoming films is "Agun", directed by Badiul Alam Khokon and stars Khan opposite Jahara Mitu. The film was supposed to be released in 2019 but was delayed because the producer was arrested for participating in casino activities in Bangladesh.

Khan has also completed work on the film "Antaratma", directed by Wajed Ali Sumon, which stars Khan opposite Darshana Banik. The film was supposed to be released in 2021 but was postponed due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The release date of the film needs to be rescheduled as the impact of the pandemic has now subsided.

Other Important Works

Film Organising

Shakib Khan was elected president of the Bangladesh Film Artists Association for the first time in 2011. He was re-elected in 2015, defeating veteran actor Ahmed Sharif. This was the second time that Khan had been elected president of the association. He was very happy to get this post again because it gave him an opportunity to serve film artists again.

In simpler words, Shakib Khan was elected president of the Bangladesh Film Artists Association twice, in 2011 and 2015. He was happy to be re-elected, as it allowed him to continue to serve the film industry.

Movie Production

Shakib Khan started his own production company, SK Films, in 2014. He produced his first film, Hero: The Superstar, under this banner. In 2019, he produced his second film, Password. He also started producing a film titled Priyotoma in 2018, but it has yet to be released. He has announced plans to produce four more films in 2023.

Overall, Shakib Khan has produced three films so far. His latest film, Bir, was released in 2020. He is expected to produce four more films very soon, probably by the end of 2023.

Stage Performance

Shakib Khan is a versatile actor who has also performed on stage. He has performed in several stage shows, including the Tri-nation Big Show in 2011, the inaugural ceremony of the 2019 T10 League in Abu Dhabi, and a variety show in Murshidabad, India, in 2019. In 2019, he was criticized for speaking in Hindi at the T10 League event. However, he has continued to perform on stage and has become a popular entertainer. He also performed at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Char Fashion Government College in 2020.

• Tri-nation Big Show (2011): This was a joint event by the three host countries of the 2011 Cricket World Cup: India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Khan performed alongside artists from all three countries.
• Inaugural Ceremony of the 2019 T10 League (2019): Indian production and distribution company 'Red Chillies Entertainment' hosted the inaugural ceremony of the T10 League (2019). Khan performed on stage alongside other international cricketers and celebrities.
• Srabanti and Shakib Khan Night (2019): This show was organized to help distressed students and orphans in Murshidabad, India. Khan performed on stage alongside popular Indian actress Srabanti Chatterjee.
• Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Char Fashion Government College (2020): This was a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the college. Khan performed on stage alongside actors Riaz, Moushumi, and Sadika Parvin Popy.

Commercial Ads

Shakib Khan has appeared in several advertisements, including commercials for Asian Duplex City, Power Energy Drink, Banglalink mobile SIM service provider, SMC Orsaline N, and Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited.

In the Banglalink commercial, he starred alongside actress Nusraat Faria. In the SMC Orsaline N commercial, he played the role of Hercules. In the Berger Paints commercial, he starred alongside Nusraat Faria again.

Khan has said that he enjoys appearing in advertisements because it allows him to reach a wider audience. He also said that he is always looking for new and challenging roles and advertising allows him to do so.

Achievements

He started his career in Bangladesh, and everyone loved him. He is often called "King Khan" or "King of Dhallywood". He has been in over 240 films and is considered to be one of the greatest actors in Bangladeshi cinema. He is also a brand ambassador for several products, including Pran Power Energy Drink, Asian Duplex Town, SMC Orsaline-N, and Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited.

In 2019, he was ranked 18th on the 'Calcutta Times Most Desirable Man' list. He is one of the most popular celebrities in Bangladesh, and his films are quite popular. He is often the most-searched-and-viewed actor on various social media platforms and search engines like Google, Instagram, and YouTube.

Following are some of his notable achievements:

• He has won four National Film Awards for Best Actor.
• He has won eight Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor.
• He has won three Awards for Best Actor.
• He has won five CJFB Performance Awards for Best Actor.

Social Media Presence

Shakib Khan has a significant presence on all major social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (x.com). Notably, he has earned more than 312K followers on Instagram over time. Furthermore, he has more than 6.7 million followers on Facebook and more than 59K followers on Twitter.