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

Ankush Hazra is an Indian actor, film producer, dancer and television personality in the Bengali film industry.[1] He debuted in 2010 with the film Kellafate. He has also appeared in Khiladi, Kanamachi, Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay, Villain, Bibaho Obhijaan, Magic, FIR and Mirza. He launched the film production house Ankush Hazra Motion Pictures on 15 August 2022.[2]

Acting career

2010-2020

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.[3][4]

Later, Hazra starred in the Bengali romantic drama film Idiot of Eskay Movies, directed by Rajib Biswas.[citation needed] He returned with his Bengali film Kanamachi.[citation needed] His next film was Ki Kore Toke Bolbo.[citation needed] Bibaho Obhijaan released on 21 June 2019.[5]

2021-present

He did two promotional short films named Illusion and Enter View for the film Magic.[citation needed] His film include the crime thriller film FIR. He then had a guest appearance in Kishmish. [2] His film Savings Account released on ZEE5.[citation needed] In 2023, he acted in a number of films including Abar Bibaho Obhijaan and Love Marriage.

Personal life

Hazra was born on 14 February in Bardhaman, West Bengal.[6][7] He completed his education from Holy Rock School and East West Model School. He did B.B.A. from Heritage Academy.[7] As of July 2020, Hazra is in a relationship with fellow actress Oindrila Sen.[8][9][10]

Filmography

As actor

† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2010 Kellafate Shibu Debut Film
2012 Idiot Samrat
2013 Kanamachi Abir
Khiladi Suleman / Krishna
2014 Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay Abhijeet Indo-Bangladesh joint venture
2015 Romeo vs Juliet Romeo
Aashiqui Rahul
Jamai 420 Joy
2016 Ki Kore Toke Bolbo Akash
Kelor Kirti Apurbo
Zulfiqar Akhtar Ahmed
Haripada Bandwala Haripada
2017 Ami Je Ke Tomar Aditya
Bolo Dugga Maiki Sammyo
2018 Villain Joy / Raja
2019 Bibaho Obhijaan Anupam
2021 Magic Indrajit
F.I.R No. 339/07/06 ACP Abhrajit Dutta [11]
2022 Savings Account Abhimanyu Sen Released on ZEE5 [12]
Ogo Bideshini AB "Anath Bondhu" [13]
Uttwaraan Rudra Mallik Released on ZEE5
2023 Bhoy Ayan Roy Released on ZEE5 [14]
Love Marriage Sayan
Abar Bibaho Obhijaan Anupam [15]
Kurban Hasan 25th Film [16]
2024 Mirza: Part 1 - Joker Debut as Producer [17]

Guest Appearance

† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Director Notes Ref.
2022 Kishmish Himself Rahul Mukherjee Special Appearance [18]
2023 Biye Bibhrat Himself Raja Chanda Special Appearance
Raktabeej Munir Alam Shiboprosad Mukherjee & Nandita Roy Special Appearance

Television

Year Show Role Channel
2016 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 9) Judge Zee Bangla[19]
2017 Didi No. 1 (Season 7) Guest
2018 Dance Bangla Dance (Season 10) Judge[20]
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[21]
Dadagiri Guest
2022 Mon Phagun Guest appearances[22] Star Jalsha
2023 Mithai Guest Appearance Zee Bangla
Dance Bangla Dance (Season 12) Host[23][24][25][26]

Web series

† Denotes webseries that have not yet been released
Year Web Series Role Director Platform
2020 Case Jaundice Mr. Das Subhankar Chattopadhyay Hoichoi
2023 Shikarpur[27] Keshto Nirjhar Mitra ZEE5

Music videos

Year Video Director(s) Singer(s) Composer(s) language Music label
2023 Eseche Maa Durga Maa Raj Chakraborty Keshab Dey Bengali [28]

Year Video Singer(s) Composer(s) Music label reference
2022 Let's 1xbat Mimi Chakraborty 1xBet [29]

Awards and nominations

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[30][31] — — Won

References

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  2. ^ a b "Kishmish: আবারও একসঙ্গে Dev-Ankush, শেষ হল ছবির প্রথম পর্বের শ্যুটিং". Zee24Ghanta.com (in Bengali). 22 August 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Kellafate Review". Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Romeo vs Juliet Exclusive Show". YouTube. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  5. ^ "'Bibaho Obhijaan' official poster out now, announces release date - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Bengali actor Ankush Hazra gets a birthday surprise". The Times of India. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Ankush Hazra Birthday: প্রেমের দিনে জন্মদিন অঙ্কুশ হাজরার, জন্মদিনে তাঁর অজানা তথ্য". ABP Live (in Bengali). 14 February 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  8. ^ "When actor Ankush Hazra lost a bet to girlfriend Oindrila Sen". The Times of India. 15 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  9. ^ "It's finally 'Love Marriage' for Ankush and Oindrila Sen!". The Times of India. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Tolly couple Oindrila Sen-Ankush Hazra enjoys a fun ride". The Times of India. 22 October 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Ankush, Ritabhari shooting for Joydeep's thriller 'FIR'". The Times of India. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  12. ^ "IN PIC: Ankush and Sayantika shooting for Raja Chanda's thriller". The Times of India. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  13. ^ "Ankush- Alexandra: ঐন্দ্রিলা নয়, অন্য বিদেশিনীর প্রেমে মজেছেন অঙ্কুশ! পুজোর আগে বড় খবর". Aaj Tak বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  14. ^ "Ankush Hazra-Nusraat Faria starrer 'Bhoy' set for its OTT premiere". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  15. ^ সংবাদদাতা, নিজস্ব. "Abar Bibaho Obhijaan | শুরু হল 'আবার বিবাহ অভিযান'-এর শুটিং, চরিত্রদের ফার্স্ট লুক আনন্দবাজার অনলাইনে". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  16. ^ "I am coming to Bangladesh: Ankush Hazra". The Daily Star. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  17. ^ "বছরের শুরুতেই চিন্তিত অনুরাগীরা, শুটিং ফ্লোরে গুরুতর আহত অঙ্কুশ, এখন কেমন আছেন তিনি?". Ananda Bazaar (in Bengali). 1 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  18. ^ "'অতিথি' অঙ্কুশকে ধন্যবাদ জানালেন দেব, ব্যাপারটা কী?". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 22 August 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  19. ^ Chowdhury, Chitra Home (4 September 2016). "Fan of the Week Contest! Dance Bangla Dance Junior 9 4th September 2016 Episode Performance Video". DEkh News. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  20. ^ "Mythology themed episode on Dance Bangla Dance Junior 10". The Times of India. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  21. ^ "Zee Bangla launches 11th season of its dance reality show Dance Bangla Dance". www.bestmediaifo.com. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  22. ^ "Valentine's Day Special Episode of Mon Phagun: মন ফাগুনে ভ্যালেন্টাইন্স ডে স্পেশালে অঙ্কুশ-লগ্নজিতা". ETV Bharat News. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  23. ^ "Dance Bangla Dance: বিচারকের আসনে প্রথমবার একসঙ্গে শুভশ্রী, শ্রাবন্তী, মৌনী, ১০ বছর পরে ছোটপর্দায় প্রত্যাবর্তন মিঠুনের" (in Bengali).
  24. ^ "Subhashree Ganguly, Srabanti Chatterjee and Ankush Hazra add to Dance Bangla Dance 12's glitz" (in Bengali).
  25. ^ ""We Will Make Dancing Superstars With This Edition Of Dance Bangla Dance"- Mithun Chakraborty" (in Bengali).
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  27. ^ Jha, Lata (21 June 2022). "Content makers, OTTs look beyond southern languages". Mint. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  28. ^ Eseche Maa Durga Maa - Keshab Dey, Ankita Bhattacharyya - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn, 24 September 2023, retrieved 29 September 2023
  29. ^ Let's 1XBat featuring Mimi Chakraborty and Ankush Hazra, retrieved 15 October 2022
  30. ^ "কোয়েল, শুভশ্রী, শ্রাবন্তীকে 'মহানায়ক' সম্মান, শিল্পীদের হাতে পুরস্কার তুলে দিলেন মুখ্যমন্ত্রী". ABP News (in Bengali). 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  31. ^ Samaddar, Tulika (25 July 2023). "'মহানায়ক' সম্মানের আদৌ 'যোগ্য' অঙ্কুশ? পুরস্কার গ্রহণের পর নিজেই দিলেন জবাব". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). Retrieved 25 July 2023.

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