Shakib Khan

Masud Rana Sheikh (born 28 March 1979), better known by the stage name Shakib Khan, is a Bangladeshi actor and filmmaker who works in Bengali films. He is widely regarded as one of the most popular figures of all time in Bengali cinema with his career spanning about two decades and 250 films. Referred to in the media as "King Khan", Khan has been the propeller of the contemporary film industry, Dhallywood and is one of the highest paid actor in Bangladesh and West Bengal. He did his debut in 1999 in action romantic ''Ananta Bhalobasha''.

Despite establishing himself as a lead actor in the movies '' Ajker Dapot'', '' Mayer Jihad'', '' Dujon Dujonar'', '' Porena Chokher Polok'', '' Sobar Upore Prem'', '' Boba Khuni'' and Juddhe Jabo, it was the movie '' Shahoshi Manush Chai'' which started his rise to stardom along with increase in his salary from three lakhs to 30 lakhs with s followed success in '' Ajker Somaj'', '' Noyon Bhora Jol'', '' Palta Akromon'', '' Badha'', and '' Khuni Shikder''.

On to 2006, his career went further uphill and this made him among top actors of the industry with films blockbuster and high-grossing films '' Chachchu'', ''Ek Takar Bou'' , '' Mayer Morjada'', '' Rajdhanir Raja'', ''Dadima'', '' Amar Praner Priya'' , ''Koti Takar Kabin'' and '' Pitar Ason''. With the movie ''Priya Amar Priya'', which became the highest grossing film of 2000's, he became the top star of the industry.Continuing to his massive stardom, his movies such as ''Number One Shakib Khan'',which were also among top grossers of 2000's.

After death of Manna, he finally became the top star in the film industry. With films such as '' 100% Love: Buk Fatey To Mukh Foteyna'', ''I Love You'', '' King Khan'' , ''Adorer Jamai'', ''Don Number One'' , '' Jaan Kurbaan'' , ''Koti Takar Prem'' , ''Tiger Number One'' , ''Judge Barrister Police Commissioner'', national award winning film '' Khodar Pore Ma'', '' Dhakar King'', ''Devdas'', '' Boss Number One'', ''I Love You'', ''My Name Is Khan'', '' Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini '', ''Love Marriage'', and another national award winning film ''Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay'', he kept on proving himself as a top actor with diverse characters such as an innocent homeless guy who loses his family and becomes a criminal, an innocent kind man who uses love to stop a family rivalry, a person who fights against injustice and shows the evil people of the society, or mad lover who will do anything for his love.

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''. He was noted for his performance in ''Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay'' (2015) and ''Swatta'' (2017), and won third and fourth National Film Award respectively.

Early life

Shakib Khan was born on 28 March 1979 as Masud Rana Sheikh in Ragadhi, Muksudpur, Gopalganj, Bangladesh, his original residence. His paternal grandfather was Mominuddin Sheikh. His father, government official Abdur Rauf Sheikh, was one of three sons of Mominuddin and his mother, Nurjahan, is a housewife. He is one of has a two sons of Abdur Rauf Sheikh and a he has a sister. He grew up as a teenager in Narayanganj 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. He met film choreographer and actor Aziz Reza in 1995, and completed a dancing course under him. He get an offer for film, ''Sobai To Shukhi Hote Chay'' directed by Aftab Khan Tulu and got the role due to a dispute of director with actor Shakil Khan. He was a lead actor in his debut with ''Ananta Bhalobasha'' (1999) directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan for a fee of 5,000.

Career

1999–2005

Khan first acted in the film ''Sobaito Sukhi Hote Chay'', although his debut film was ''Ananta Bhalobasha'' in 1999. The following year he acted in ''Sobai to Sukhi Hote Chay'', which marked as his first appearance on-camera. Following its release, he got a chance opposite the then top actress Shabnur in the Ispahani Arif Jahan's action melodrama ''Golam'' (2000). In the same year, he starred performed with Dilara Hanif Purnima and Alexander Bo in the AJ Rana's action ''Ajker Dapot''. At the same time he acted in Delwar Jahan Jhantu's folk fantasy ''Bishe Bhora Naagin'', the first installment of Naagin Universe featuring Munmun, which involving a supernatural theme are stories about shape-shifting serpents or Ichchadhari Naagin that can take human form, which was the first commercial success of his career. Then he performed in romanctic drama '' Dujon Dujonar'' opposite Sadika Parvin Popy directed by Abu Sayeed Khan, who wrote the story of his first film. On the Eid al-Azha two of films were released, first he teamed up with Master Maker Malek Afsari for the first time in the action ''Hira Chuni Panna'', which created controversy over nudity and vulgarity, which was on March 17 in the year. And second was Mustafizur Rahman Babu's melodrama ''Janer Jaan'' with Munmun. His another release of year was Monowar Khokon's action drama ''Kosom Banglar Mati'' (trans. I swear by soil of Bengal) with Moyuri and Munmun. He also collaborate with Rituparna Sengupta and Amit Hasan for the first time in FI Manik's action drama ''Palta Hamla: The Counter Attack''. He shared screen with Tamanna and Shahnaz in Motaleb Hossain's action drama ''Oshantir Agun''. The second installment of Naagin Universe featuring Munmun MM Sarkar's folk fantasy ''Bishakto Naagin'' was released in November. His last released of the year FI Manik's melodrama ''Phool Nebo Na Ashru Nebo'', co-starring Shabnur and Amin Khan, released on Eid al-Fitr.

In the beginning of 2001, he played in the action drama ''Kothin Shasti''. His second release that year was the action film ''Ajker Kedar''. Later, two of his films, ''Dushman Daradi'' and ''Dui Naagin'', were released on Eid al-Adha. In late March, he appeared in the action drama ''Mejaj Garam''. His May released was the action film ''Himmat'', and the action masala '' Thekao Mastan'' The actors received critical acclaim for their performances. In June 2001, three of his films including Delwar Jahan Jhantu's with female-centric film ''Baap Betir Juddho'', along with Sadika Parvin Popy, Alamgir and Razzak, Badal Khandkar's action ''Bishwa Batpar'', and Azizur Rahman Buli's romance drama ''Bondhu Jokhon Shotru'' were released respectively. His Ispahani Arif Jahan-directed action drama ''Shikari'' released in the following month. In August, three of his films including Monowar Hossain Dipjol-directed action drama film ''Gono Dushman'', alongside Manna for the first time, Sadika Parvin Popy and Monowar Hossain Dipjol himself, Syed Mokhlisur Rahman's action ''Nater Guru'', and Tujammel Haque Bakul's romance ''Nachnewali'', along with Shabnur, were released respectively. His last release of the year was twice, FI Manik's romance drama ''Shopner Bashor'', along with Riaz and Shabnur, his performance won praise from the audience and critics, a song from the film named "Kichu Kichu Manusher Jibone" received massive response from the audience and gained widespread popularity and became all-time hit, MA Rahim's female-centric robbery film ''Daku Rani'', co-starring Sadika Parvin Popy.

He started 2002 with Enayet Karim's action ''Juddhe Jabo'', Shahidul Alam Khokon's action drama ''Mukhoshdhaari'', which written by National Film Award-winning director Kazi Morshed, co-starring Masum Parvez Rubel'', ''Humayun Faridi and Sadika Parvin Popy and Helal Khan-production action romance ''Juari'', directed by AQ Khokon, along with Helal Khan himself and Sadika Parvin Popy. Helal Khan won the National Film Award for Best Actor in Negative Role for the film. His three more films were released in February, which are Anwar Chowdhury Jibon's action ''Pagla Baba'', action drama ''Boba Khuni'', directed by Shahadat Hossain Badshah, and PA Kajol's action drama ''Vondo Ojha''. His two films also released in April with a break in March. One is Ahmed Nasir's ''Uttejito'' and another one is Aziz Mohammad Bhai-produced ''Bhoyonkor Porinam'', directed by Mustafizur Rahman Babu. The following month, he paired up with Dilara Hanif Purnima and Humayun Faridi in Abu Sufian's action ''Hingshar Poton''. He teamed up with Enayet Karim with action drama ''Lohar Shikol'' in July. He appeared another female-centric with Munmun in action ''Kholnayika'', and shared screen with Moushumi for the first time in FI Manik's family-drama ''Strir Morjada'', played as a Police official in August. In September, his three films were released, they are Abu Musa Debu's drama ''Mayer Jihad'', Shawkat Jamil's action ''Dassu'' and romance comedy ''Porena Chokher Palak'' with Ratna Kabir Sweety directed Mohammad Hannan respectively. His next month released was twice, Azadi Hasnat Firoz's romance ''Sobar Upore Prem'', co-starring Shabnur and Ferdous Ahmed and Enayet Karim's action ''Moron Nishan''. Shahadat Hossain Liton's action ''O Priya Tumi Kothay'', which named after a song of the same name sung by Asif Akbar, was his last film of the year with a break in November.

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'', ''Rukhe Darao'' and ''Noshto''. On Eid al-Fitr three of his films were released among them 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, it has been acclaimed as one of the best performances of his career. Then two of his films Mustafizur Rahman Babu's ''Jaat Shotru'' and Montazur Rahman Akbar's lady action based film '' Bostir Rani Suriya'' were released simultaneously. In 2005, the Bangladesh Film Censor Board permanently revoked his ''Bostir Rani Suriya''s license and banned its screening throughout Bangladesh. Although, the film was a commercial success and declared as a super hit at the box office. Action-romantic film ''Noshto'' directed by Shahin-Sumon duo, which was the first collaboration between Khan with director.

In 2005, he acted in ''Durdhorsho''. His next project was released in April, which was the action drama ''Bad Son''. His third project release in May which was the action-drama ''Top Leader''. His next was the action-drama ''Nogno Hamla'' which was released in June of that year. Then on 1 July, two of his films, ''Nikhoj Songbad'' and ''Amar Shopno Tumi'' released simultaneously. Then he starred in ''City Terror'' directed by MA Rahim, where he first time performed with veteran actor Manna. In August two of his films were release, where he played opposite Purnima in ''Shuva'' directed by Chashi Nazrul Islam, based on the short story Shuva by Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore. The film received highly positive reviews from critics as well as his performance. 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. The film added a new dimension to Khan's image as a commercial film star. And second one is ''Dui Number'' opposite Neha, under the direction of Shahin-Sumon, in their third collaboration. He also starred with Riaz and Purnima in the film of ''Badha'' under the same direction, in their fourth collaboration. His last release of the year was ''Lalu Kosai'', directed by Shahadat Hossain Liton, opposite Sahara.

2006–2010

In 2006 thirteen of his films were released and all of the films were commercially successful films and became the best-selling films of the year. As a result of this success, his salary increased from three lakhs to six-seven lakhs. In the beginning of the year he performed in the Dilip Biswas's action-drama '' Mayer Morjada'', which features an ensemble cast that includes Manna, Moushumi, Shabnur, Babita, Sohel Rana and Humayun Faridi. His next release was Shahin-Sumon's action based ''Hotline'', in their fifth collaboration, opposite Ratna Kabir Sweety. Then he starred in Hasibul Islam Mizan's romance film ''Jonmo'', in their second collaboration, opposite Shabnur and Jona. In May his twice release, in the film FI Manik's action-drama ''Koti Takar Kabin'', his ex-wife Apu Biswas first time performed opposite him, which was also an ensemble cast including that Razzak, Farooque, Monowar Hossain Dipjol, Shuchorita, Misha Sawdagor and Sadek Bachchu. The film was a commercial success and first ever pairing of Khan-Biswas gained massive popularity as a duo. His second release of this month was Shafi-Iqbal's action film ''Saat Khoon Maaf'' with Amin Khan and Nodi. His sixth release of the year was FI Manik's family drama based ''Pitar Ason'' opposite Apu Biswas and Nipun Akter (in her debut), which was also ensemble cast starred with Amin Khan, Razzak, Shuchorita, Ali Raj, Kazi Hayat and Monowar Hossain Dipjol. The film has been selected for preservation at the Bangladesh Film Archive. In August, three of his films were released in succession. They're Azadi Hasanat Firoz's folk fantasy ''Rosher Baidani'' opposite Shabnur, Badiul Alam Khokon's action film ''Hingsro Manab'' opposite Nira and FI Manik's family drama ''Chachchu'', opposite Apu Biswas and Prarthana Fardin Dighi. It was a commercial success at the box office and Dighi gained widespread popularity. In October, his twice release, they're Badiul Alam Khokon's action film ''Nashpap Koyedi'' opposite Shaila and Uttam Akash's romance film ''Dhakaiya Pola Barishailla Maiya'' opposite Shabnur, which was made in the regional languages with Dhakaiya and . In November, he starred Shahadat Hossain Liton's in romantic-action ''Noshto Chhatra'' with Sahara and Misha Sawdagor. Then his last release of the year was collaboration with FI Manik in action drama ', which marked his 100th film.

In 2007, his 13 films have been released this year as well. All of his films except ''Kopal'' have been commercially successful and become super-hit at the box office as like previous year. In the beginning of the year, he starred in Shahin-Sumon action project ''Jomoj'', in their sixth collaboration, opposite Sadika Parvin Popy, where Khan played dual roles for the first time, which performed average at box office. In July his twice film release, Jakir Hossain Raju's drama ''Shamir Songsar'' with Apu Biswas, Sohel Rana and Bobita. and Azizur Rahman's comedy based '' Doctor Bari'' features an ensemble cast including Jona, Shabnaz and ATM Shamsuzzaman. Then he starred in P.A. Kajal's drama film '' Amar Praner Swami''. The film is the only bumper hit at the box office and became the highest grossing Bangladeshi film of 2007. After the success of the film at the box office, his salary increased to 12 lakhs, which was the highest remuneration in the history of the country at that time. In which Khan played as a defiant man, which earned him Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choic Award for Best Actor for the first time and Uttam Akash's romantic tragic ', where Khan paired with Moushumi for the first time. On 14 October, his five films were released on the same day, respectively they are, Uttam Akash's another action ''Danab Shantan'' opposite Sadika Parvin Popy, which performed average at box office. Jakir Hossain Raju's drama ''Maa Amar Shorgo'' with Purnima and Bobita, Sohanur Rahman Sohan's romance film ''Kotha Dao Sathi Hobe'' opposite Apu Biswas, which was the second collaboration between Khan and the director, Shafi-Iqbal's romance based ''Tomar Jonno Morte Pari'' opposite Apu Biswas Hasibul Islam Mizan's last project romantic tragic ''Kopal'', collaborate with Mahfuz Ahmed, Shabnur, Mridula Ahmed Racy, which was failure at box office. In the last month, his 3 more films were released. They are respectively, MB Manik's romantic ''Kothin Prem'' opposite Shabnur, Shahin-Sumon's action dtama ''Ek Buk Jala'' with Moushumi and Ferdous Ahmed and Shahadat Hossain Liton's romantic ''Kabinnama'' opposite Apu Biswas.

In 2008, Khan also starred in 16 films, which is the third highest number of release in a calendar year in his career. His first release was Wazed Ali Bablu's action project ''Rajdhanir Raja'' opposite Sabrina Sultana Keya. His next release was Mohammad Hannan's romance based ''Tip Tip Brishti'' opposite Shabnur. In April, he starred in three films, respectively they're, Wakil Ahmed's romantic action ''Bhalobashar Dushman'' with Manna and Shabnur, Shahin-Sumon's romantic melodrama ''Sontan Amar Ohongkar'' opposite Apu Biswas and Ratna Kabir Sweety and Shahadat Hossain Liton's romance film ''Tumi Shopno Tumi Shadhona'', also opposite Apu Biswas. Then in May, he starred with Nayak Raj Razzak and Dilara Hanif Purnima in FI Manik's romance ''Biyer Prostab''. His next project was Badiul Alam Khokon's romantic action ''Priya Amar Priya'', in which he played as 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. After the release of the film, Khan gained widespread fame shortly and gained a large number of fan following. Not only that, Sahara also became an overnight star by acting opposite Khan. Also Khan's remuneration increased to 20 times. 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. On 2 October, his five films were released on the same day, respectively they are, FI Manik's romantic drama ''Amader Choto Saheb'' opposite Apu Biswas and Sahara, romance ''Jodi Bou Saajo Go'', which also directed by FI Manik, earned him Bachsas Awards for Best Actor Jakir Hossain Raju's romance ''Mone Prane Acho Tumi'', which performed well and become bumper-hit at the box office, another romance project ''Hridoy Amar Naam'' directed by Monowar Khokon with his first actress Erin Zaman, which is their second collaboration and P.A. Kajal's romantic melodrama ''Ek Takar Bou'' with Nayak Raj Razzak, Shabnur and Rumana Khan. The film commercially success at the box office and won several accolades, including twice National Film Awards, a Meril-Prothom Alo Awards and his Dhallywood Film and Music Awards as Best Actor. In the last month of the year, four of his films were released simultaneously. They're respectively, Shahin-Sumon's romance ''Tumi Amar Prem'' with Apu Biswas, Sohanur Rahman Sohan's third collaboration romance film ''Amar Jaan Amar Pran'', Shahadat Hossain Liton's romance ''Tomake Bou Banabo'' with Shabnur and Nayak Raj Razzak, and Shahin Sumon's romance ''Samadhi'' (Coloured) with Shabnur and Amin Khan.

In 2009, his 17 films were released of this year as well, which is the highest number of his career. His first release of the year was Shahadat Hossain Liton's melodrama ''Miah Barir Chakar'' with Apu Biswas, Nayak Raj Razzak and Humayun Faridi. His next release was Shahin-Sumon's romantic action ''Jonmo Tomar Jonno'' opposite Apu Biswas. His next collaboration with Shah Mohammad Sangram in romance ''Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore'' with Shabnur and Sahara. The film received positive reviews from critics and performed well at the box office. In June, his release twice, they are Shahin-Sumon's romance comedy ''Biye Bari'' with Rumana Khan and Nayak Raj Razzak and M B Manik's action ''Prem Koyedi'' with Sahara. In July also release twice, they are, Shahin-Sumon's melodrama ''Mon Jekhane Hridoy Sekhane'' with Apu Biswas, Nirab Hossain and Ratna Kabir Sweety. and PA Kajal's romance ''Swami Strir Wada'' with Shabnur and Romana Khan. The film received positive reviews from the audience and the critics and won National Film Awards thrice. On 21 September, his five films were released on the same day, respectively they are, M B Manik's romance ''Jaan Amar Jaan'', another Shafi-Iqbal's romance ''O Saathi Re'', Shahadat Hossain Liton's romance comedy ''Bolona Kobul'',, FI Manik's melodrama ''Mayer Hater Beheshter Chabi'' with Apu Biswas, Monowar Hossain Dipjol and Anwara and Raju Chowdhury's family drama '' Shaheb Name Golam'' features an ensemble cast including Moushumi, Sahara, Nirab Hossain, Mridula Ahmed Racy. He later collaborate with Mohammad Hossain Jammy in romance ''Bhalobashar Laal Golap'' with Apu Biswas and Purnima. In the last month of the year his four films were release as well, they're respectively, romantic drama '' 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 as '' Hello Zindagi'' under the banner of Angel Digital. Uttam Akash's romance ''Bhalobasha Dibi Kina Bol'', Shahin-Sumon's action thriller ''Mone Boro Koshto'' with Apu Biswas, Sabrina Sultana Keya and Nrab Hossain and Jakir Hossain Raju's ninth project and fourth collaboration romance '' Amar Praner Priya'' opposite Bidya Sinha Saha Mim, which performed well at the box-office and became of the successful film in 2009 in Bangladesh, primarily noted for its soundtrack & choreography. The film all the song were popular and became 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 was nominated in some 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'', ''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 Jakir 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, 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''. The film ''Number One Shakib Khan, 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 Prarthana Fardin Dighi as niece, which was earned her third National Film Awards as Best Child Artist 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. He reunited with Sohanur Rahman Sohan in romance '' Poran Jai Jolia Re'', with an ensemble cast including Dilara Hanif Purnima, Rumana Khan, Nasima Akter Nodi, ATM Shamsuzzaman and Misha Sawdagor, which was one of the commercial successful films of the year.

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 the critics' choice category at the Meril Prothom Alo Awards for his performance in the 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'' directed by Mohammad Hossain and '' Matir Thikana'' directed by Shah Alam Kiran won the National Film Awards and the Meril Prothom Alo Awards in various categories through starring by him. In this year, he also appeared in a guest role in the film of '' Ke Apon Ke Por'' directed by Shahin–Sumon.

In 2012, he starred in ''I Love You'', ''Se Amar Mon Kereche'', '' 100% Love: Buk Fatey To Mukh Foteyna'', ''Ek Takar Denmohor'', '' My Name Is Sultan'', ''Don Number One'', '' Khodar Pore Ma'' and ''Dhakar King''. He won Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor in the critics' choice category through starring in ''Don Number One'' directed by Badiul Alam Khokon opposite Shahara in 2013, which is the remake of Telugu-language film ''Don'' (2007) directed by Raghava Lawrence, starring himself along with Nagarjuna and Anushka Shetty. In '' 100% Love: Buk Fatey To Mukh Futeyna'' he starred opposite Apu Biswas and Rumana Khan, which is a remake of 2010 Telugu film '' Brindavanam'' directed by Vamsi Paidipally starring NTR Jr., Kajal Agarwal and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The film opened very well at the box office and was declared a super-hit and become one of the highest-grossing films of 2012. He also starred in '' Khodar Pore Ma'' opposite Shahara directed by Shahin–Sumon duo, and played as the role of Munna and veteran actress Bobita also played as the role of his mother. The film received positive reviews and declared as a super-hit and become the highest-grossing film of 2012 and received several National Film Awards including his second National Award for Best Actor at the 37th National Film Awards in 2014 for his performance in the film. Besides in this year, Khan, who holds a record number of remuneration, made the latest surprise by being elected president of the Bangladesh Film Artists Association.

In the beginning of the following year, he starred in romantic drama film ''Devdas'', which is based on the famous novel Devdas, written by the untouchable novelist Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The film is set in the early 1900s and follows Khan as Devdas Mukherjee, a wealthy law graduate who returns from Calcutta after 13 years to marry his childhood sweetheart, Paro, played by Apu Biswas. However, the rejection of this marriage by his own family sparks his descent into alcoholism, causing his emotional deterioration and him seeking refuge with a courtesan, Chandramukhi, played by Moushumi. The film directed by veteran director Chashi Nazrul Islam and remade of the same director's film ''Devdas'' in 1982. It received positive response from critics and a good opening at the box office, and won several awards in 38th National Film Awards and nominated one category in 16th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards. Then Purnima played opposite him in ''Judge Barrister Police Commissioner'' directed by FI Manik. After 35 years the three Bangladeshi popular stars Razzak, Sohel Rana and Alamgir played with together in the film. It is also becoming success at the box office and praised by the critics. He also played titular role in '' Nishpap Munna'', directed by Badiul Alam Khokon. The film was received mixed reviews and earn huge success in box office. Then he work with same director's romantic action film ''My Name Is Khan'' opposite Apu Biswas. The film also received mixed reviews from critics. Despite this, the film become commercially success at the box office and becoming one of the highest-grossing film of 2013 in Bangladesh. In the same year, Mahiya Mahi starring opposite him in the film ''Bhalobasha Aaj Kal'' directed by PA Kajal. It was the first collaboration between Khan and Jaaz Multimedia and between Khan and Mahiya Mahi. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and declared as a superhit at the box office, and was also highest-grossing film of Jaaz Multimedia production until '' Shikari'' (2016) released. Also that year, he starred in '' Dhaka to Bombay'' directed by Uttam Akash. The film received negative reviews and failed at the box office. In the end of the year, he starred in his 200th film '' Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini'' directed by Shafi Uddin Shafi, in which Jaya Ahsan and Arifin Shuvoo performed opposite him. He sang a song for the second time in the film as a playback singer titled "O Priyo Ami Tumar Hote Chai". The film opened to critical success and earned numerous accolades. It received six Meril Prothom Alo Awards nominations, with Khan winning Best Actor for his portrayal of Joy Shikder. The film had the longest theatrical run in 2013, completing over 100 days at the box office. The film was a blockbuster at the box office and becoming one of the highest-grossing film of 2013. After the film's commercially success, a sequel titled ''Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini 2'' released in 2016. He starred in Malek Afsari's 22nd project crime thriller ''Full and Final'' as IPS Romeo opposite Bobby Hoque, collaboration between first time. The film well performed at the box office and become super hit and received mixed reviews from critics. Zia Nazmul Islam of '' The Daily Star'' claimed that, "Shakib Khan plays his role with his usual Shakib-style. He couldn't bring anything new to the table." He also noted, "Considering all factors, ''Full and Final'' is made to benefit from Shakib Khan's popularity and Bobby's attractiveness." He also starred in an ensemble cast venture Rakibul Islam Rakib's romantic drama '' Premik Number One''. The film released to positive reviews and performed well at the box office. Adnan Ahmed wrote in ''The Daily Star'' that, "Once again we see Shakib Khan donning the charming lover boy character, he has made the genre his own".

In the beginning of 2014, he starred in P.A. Kajal's action '' Lattu Koshai'' with Ferdous Ahmed and Monowar Hossain Dipjol, which was a box office bomb. His second release of the year was Iftekhar Chowdhury's fourth directorial venture crime thriller '' Rajotto'', opposite Bobby Hoque, in which he played a gangster. It was the first collaboration between Khan and Iftekhar Chowdhury. The film turned out be hit and received critically positive reviews and his performance was highly praised by the critics. Syed Nazmus Sakib of ''Bangla Movie Database'' claimed that "He has dragged the whole film alone." He also noted, "There are so many flaws and deviations in the whole film - it can be forgiven only because of the performance of one person - he is Shakib Khan." He performed in Badiul Alam Khokon's ''Daring Lover'' as Raja. The film remade of 2006 Boopathy Pandian's comedy-drama film ''Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam''. The film received massive response and is said to contribute to record breaking sales in some renowned theaters. In the beginning of May, he teamed up Shafi Uddin Shafi in romantic drama '' Bhalobasha Express''. In late May, he once again teamed up with Shafi Uddin Shafi in action drama '' Faand: The Trap'' featuring first collaboration with Achol. Although the film has been discussed throughout the year, but was failed commercially at the box office. Then he founded his own production company SK Films and produced the film of '' Hero: The Superstar'' directed by Badiul Alam Khokon under the banner of his company, where he played dual roles and Apu Biswas, Bobby, Bobita and Nuton played with him. The film was released in 120 theatres on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which was a record number at the time. It achieved huge commercial success at the box office. The film received positive reviews from critics and his performance also praised by the critics. Abdullah Al Amin (Rubel) of '' The Daily Star'' noted that "Shakib Khan has done yet another great job in upholding his character in the movie. Hero the Superstar is all about the Hero himself, Shakib Khan. He portrayed both characters perfectly." For the film he won the Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor in 2015. Three of his films were released on Eid al-Fitr, all of which were successful at the box office. First one is Wajed Ali Sumon's first solo directorial ''Hitman'', which was an official remake of Tamil language film ''Vettai'' (2012). The film received mixed reviews and face various criticism, although it became highest grosser of 2014. The Nazrul Islam Khan's action drama ''Kothin Protishodh'' was the second most commercially successful film of the year. Another Eid venture was Wakil Ahmed's romantic action ''Shera Nayok'' became the third commercial success of 2014 with 50 percent collection at the box office. He also played a guest role in ''Ek Cup Cha'' produced by actor Ferdous Ahmed and '' Dobir Saheber Songsar'' directed by Jakir Hossain Raju.

In 2015, he starred in Sohail Arman's first project romantic war-based drama film ''Eito Prem'' opposite Afsana Ara Bindu for the first time. The film performed well in box office and received mixed reviews from critics. He was nominated in the Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor in 2016. He starred in ''Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay'' directed by SA Haque Alik opposite Pori Moni and won the National Film Awards for Best Actor for the third time in his career for his role in the film as himself. It received positive reviews from critics, and considering its budget the film had commercial success at the box office. His next project FI Manik's ''Dui Prithibi'' was released before Eid al-Fitr of this year. In Eid al-Fitr of the year, he starred in Shahin Sumon's project ''Love Marriage''. The film open to a good at box office and received positive reviews from and his performance, especially his Dakaiya accent is highly praised by the critics. Mohaiminul Islam of ''The Daily Star'' noted that, "The movie is a solid source of entertainment with Shakib Khan adorned in "traditional" white Punjabi, lungi and his flawless Dhakaiya accent. His talent as an actor shines through, despite the absurdity of some sequences like using a helicopter to travel to Shyamoli from Old Dhaka." Tanvir Tareq also noted on ''The Daily Ittefaq'' "Especially after the entry of Shakib Khan, the way in which he has been performing impeccably in pure Dhakaiya accent, his performance is to be commended." His next project romantic action film '' Rajababu: The Power'' directed by Badiul Alam Khokon was released in Eid al-Adha. Where he played as titular role opposite Apu Biswas and Bobby. The film was released in more than 152 theaters, which was a record number for any Bangladeshi film at that time. The film was successful at the box office and has received critical acclaimed.

2016–2020

At the beginning of 2016, he collaborate with Uttam Akash in comedy '' Raja 420'', in which he played a con artist. In April the same year, he starred in ''Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini 2'' playing the role of a cricketer. Also in 2016, three of his films released simultaneously, '' Shikari'', ''Mental'' and '' Samraat: The King Is Here''. He won the Meril Prothom Alo Awards and the Tele Cine Awards for Best Actor for his starring role. His next project is psychological thriller film ''Mental'' directed by Shamim Ahamed Roni starring Nusrat Imrose Tisha first time opposite him, Achol and Sabrina Porshi also seen with his. Its story is loosely inspired from the Christopher Nolan's film ''Memento''. Although the film is criticised for various reasons. The film was later dubbed in Hindi, which was unveiled on the Bongo India YouTube channel in mid-August 2021. His next project was Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz's crime thriller '' Samraat: The King Is Here'', in which he played a leader of a Malaysia-based Bangladeshi organised crime syndicate, where he performed with Apu Biswas, which is their 72nd film as duo, Misha Sawdagor and Indian actor Indraneil Sengupta. On the same year in Eid al-Adha, he starred in two films. One of which is Shamim Ahamed Roni's action film ''Bossgiri'' opposite Shabnom Bubly, which is her debut film. Zahid Akbar of '' The Daily Star'' praised his performance, specifically his Dhakaiya accent. He noted, "There were some highlights in the film such as Shakib Khan's delivery of the Dhakaiya accent, which was fairly entertaining. Shakib Khan's presence is the only saving grace in the entire film." The film won three awards in the 19th Meril Prothom Alo Awards. Another was Raju Chowdhury's action crime film ''Shooter''. The film was a commercial success at the box office, placed among the top 10 commercially successful films of 2016 but received negative reviews from critics for its poor screenplay but praised his performance. Film director Mostafizur Rahman Manik noted on ''Bangla Tribune'' that, "Shakib Khan is as good as ever in terms of acting". In December of the same year, he starred in '' Dhumketu'' directed by Shafique Hasan opposite Pori Moni. Zahid Akbar has criticized his costume and hairstyles in the film. He noted, "Shakib Khan was not too bad. However, it was clear that he was shooting for a long time. There was no continuity in costume and haircut. He appeared in one scene with big hair, but in the next scene appeared in short hair, which has caused a lot of annoyance."

In the beginning of 2017, he starred in ''Swatta''. The film directed by Hashibur Reza Kallol based on the story of fictionist Sohani Hossain's ''Maa'' (meaning Mother) and for the first time Indian actress Paoli Dam played opposite him. His performance in the film caught the attention of the audience of all the classes, the film also success at the box office. At ''Risingbd.com'', Ruhul Amin appreciated that it was a good idea to start a story with a mainstream hero. He noted, "Sabuj means that Shakib Khan also made one of the best performances of his acting career in Swatta". However, he criticized Khan's early performance in the film. It won numerous accolades including five National Film Awards at the 42nd Bangladesh National Film Awards and Khan won the National Film Awards as Best Actor for the fourth time by playing Sabuj, a drug-addicted perverted young man. The same year in Eid al-Fitr ''Nabab'' and '' Rajneeti'' released starring by him. Indo-Bangladesh joint production ''Nabab'' directed by Joydeep Mukherjee and for the first time Indian actress Subhashree Ganguly played opposite him. The film was released in 128 theatres, and become the highest-grossing films of 2017 and become one of the highest grossing Bangladeshi and West Bengal film of all time. His energetic performance and re-emergence in the film was praised by both critics and audiences. Film critic Zahid Akbar noted on '' The Daily Star'', "From the beginning of the film to the end, Shakib has tried to pour all his talent. He was the Nawab throughout the whole story". His dialogue and the use of the phrase of the film "সন্ত্রাসের কোনো জাত নেই, দেশ নেই, ধর্ম নেই, ওদের পরিচয় একটাই, ওরা সন্ত্রাসবাদী।" (trans. There is no caste of terrorism, no country, no religion, their only identity is that they are terrorists.) were very popular with audiences. On the other, '' Rajneeti'' directed by Bulbul Biswas, after a long year he is seen opposite Apu Biswas. Rayan Khan, the film critic of the ''Bangla Tribune'', stated "From the beginning to the end of the film he is unrivalled in acting. His eye expression is incomparable. Shakib Khan's look was not in continuity, even though the other actors of the film were look continuity". In Eid al-Adha, he starred in '' Rangbaaz'' and ''Ohongkar''. Shabnom Bubly was the opposite in this twice films.

In the beginning of the following year, he starred in political drama film ''Ami Neta Hobo'', where Bidya Sinha Saha Mim starred opposite him for the second time after the release of '' Amar Praner Priya''. The film is co-produced by Eskay Movies with Shapla Media of Bangladesh. Then in April he starred in romantic comedy film '' Chalbaaz'' directed by Joydeep Mukherjee, which is the remake of 2015's Telugu language action comedy-drama film ''Subramanyam for Sale'' starring by Sai Dharam Tej and Regina Cassandra. It was first Indian solo production film starring by him, which was produced by Indian production company Eskay Movies. Subhashree Ganguly starred opposite him in the film, where he is seen with actors like Rajatava Dutta, Kharaj Mukherjee, Kazi Hayat and Ashish Vidyarthi. It received positive reviews from critics after its release. Anindo Mamun praised Shakib Khan's performance, especially his comedy. Mamun noted on ''Jugantor'' that, "Shakib Khan also tried to give the best. His comedy acting was also great. In return he is getting applause from the audience". Three of his films were released on Eid al-Fitr of this year, in Abdul Mannan's comedy-drama '' Panku Jamai'', he played a stylish Son-in-law opposite Apu Biswas, which is their final collaboration as a duo. The film received negative reviews from critics, but earned praised for his performance. National award-winning director Chatku Ahmed described to him as "the soul of Bangladesh cinema" for the performance in the film. In Uttam Akash's regional-comedy ''Chittagainga Powa Noakhailla Maiya'', he played as independent protestor opposite Shobnom Bubly, which was made in the regional languages of Chittagong and Noakhali. Then he starred in director Ashiqur Rahman's fifth project action-crime film ''Super Hero''. He played as Iqbal Mahmud Sami, a special force officer. The film created many controversy for various reasons, from filming to release. His next venture is Indian action comedy-drama film ''Bhaijaan Elo Re'', which was also directed by Joydeep Mukherjee. He has played dual roles opposite Srabanti Chatterjee and Payal Sarkar in the film. On the same year in Eid-ul-Adha, he starred in '' Captain Khan'' directed by Wajed Ali Sumon as the titular role. The film remake of Tamil language action thriller film '' Anjaan'' starring by Suriya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. At the end of the year, he starred in Indian supernatural thriller film ''Naqaab'' of Shree Venkatesh Films, whice is directed by Rajiv Kumar Biswas. Where he played dual roles opposite Nusrat Jahan and Sayantika Banerjee.

In Eid al-Fitr of 2019, he starred in ''Password'' and ''Nolok''. The film ''Password'' was released in highest number of theaters of the year. It was commercially success in spite of various criticisms, including accusations of plagiarism, theft of song lyrics, not giving time to other film promote. The film grossed 110 million on its fourth day at the box office, which is the fourth-highest grossing in the history of Bangladeshi cinema and become highest-grossing film of the year. The film won the highest number of awards including Best Popular Actor in the first Bharat-Bangladesh Film Awards held in Bangladesh. Romantic comedy-drama film ''Nolok'' directed by Sakib Sonnet and Team. He played as Shaon Talukder opposite Bobby. The film won in a category award at the Bharat-Bangladesh Film Awards and nominated in several categories. On the same year in Eid al-Adha he starred in Jakir Hossain Raju's 20th project '' Moner Moto Manush Pailam Naa'', which was the seventh collaboration between Jakir Hossain Raju and him. In which he played as Shadhin, an independent lawyer, he played the role for the second time in his career. Earlier, he played Advocate Murad as a lawyer in ''Humkir Mukhe'' (''হুমকির মুখে'') directed by Aziz Ahmed Babul opposite actress Eka in 2003. The film performed average at the box office and received mixed reviews from critics upon release but Khan's performance in the film was highly praised by critics. Rumman Rashid Khan on Bangla Movie Database wrote that, he has done justice to his name. Rumman noted, "Shakib Khan has been able to do justice to his name in the film. Not with the body, he has performed in several scenes of the film with his eye expression. Shakib Khan's performance while talking to his parents about flashbacks has made me repeatedly wondered that why he is the best." It won several National Film Awards at the 44th National Film Awards including Jakir Hossain Raju's Best Dialogue Award.

In 2020, he starred in '' Bir'' and '' Shahenshah''. In the Kazi Hayat's fiftieth directorial socio-political '' Bir'', he played a defiant youth, who works as a professional assassin for a politician. The film marks the first collaboration between Khan and Kazi Hayat. The film is produced by himself, which is his third production, he has previously produced two films titled '' Hero: The Superstar'' (2014) and ''Password'' (2019). The film story, dialogue and Khan's performance praised by the critics. Zahid Akbar noted on '' The Daily Star'', "The audience has seen Bir to see Shakib Khan's performance. Throughout the film he has acted in heroic". The film won National Film Awards twice at the 45th National Film Awards. He played titular role in the Shamim Ahamed Roni's fifth directorial venture action-masala '' Shahenshah'', where Nusraat Faria and Rodela Jannat played for the first time opposite him. Despite having set the release date several times, later the film was criticised for not releasing. The feature was theatrically released in Bangladesh amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected its commercial performance due to the closing of the cinemas. His next venture is Anonno Mamun's eighth directorial project legal drama ''Nabab LLB'', which is the first collaboration between director, opposite second collaboration between Mahiya Mahi and first between Orchita Sporshia. Aiming at raising social awareness, ''Nabab LLB'' touches upon themes such as the social exclusion of rape victims, the struggles and reactions of their family members, and the social stigmas that arise in a woman's life after such an unfortunate incident. The project began on 30 August 2020, after seven months from proposed date due to COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. It was released on the Over-the-top media service iTheater due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, and became the first Dhallywood film to be released on any OTT service.

2021–present

In 2021, several of his films were scheduled to release but were postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh.

In Eid al-fitr of 2022, his '' Bidrohi'' and '' Golui'' were released. For the film Khan paid-up with a remuneration , which made him the highest paid actor in the history of Bangladeshi films. He also performed as the character Dholi in the film '' Golui''.

Khan started 2023 by appearing in ''Leader'' where he performed as an independent youth. In the middle of the year he was in the tragic romance ''Priyotoma'', in which he played a love failure. Filmmaker and author Sadat Hossain praised his performance, writing that Khan has shown his full potential with ultimate skill.

Khan was part of the film Agun, but shooting was halted in 2019. He was also part of the film '' Antaratma'', which was postponed in 2021.

Other works

Film organizing

Shakib Khan elected the biennial election for the first time of Bangladesh Film Artists Association in 2011 and served as its president. Then he was re-elected in the 2015 election beating veteran actor Ahmed Sharif. It was the second time in a row that Khan has earned the position of the president in the association. Khan quoted that, "I am really happy to be reelected as the position has given me the opportunity to serve film artistes again."

Film produced

On 10 February 2014 Khan launched his own production company SK Films and produced '' Hero: The Superstar''. After almost 5 years, the actor returned to produce in 2019 with the film ''Password'' under the banner of his own production company. Which is his second produced film in terms of release. Earlier in 2018, he started producing a film titled ''Priyotoma'' directed by Himel Ashraf. However, subsequently the film was released under Arshad Adnan-production. As of February 2020, he has produced three films. His latest produced film is '' Bir'', which was released on the occasion of Valentine's Day in 2020. Earlier in 2019, he announced the production of four films together.

Stage performances

Shakib Khan has also performed on many stages as well as acting. On 24 February 2011, on the occasion of the 2011 Cricket World Cup he performed on stage at the Tri-nation Big Show with the participation of artists from the three host countries India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. On 14 November 2019, he performed on stage at the inaugural ceremony of 2019 T10 League at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, hosted by Indian production and distribution company Red Chillies Entertainment. Where he has to face criticism for speaking in Hindi language. On 11 December 2019, he performed the stage at the West Trimohoni Jhanjhara Club in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, at a variety show called Srabanti and Shakib Khan Night organised to help distressed students and orphans, where popular Indian actress Srabanti Chatterjee performed on the stage with him. On 1 February 2020, he performed the stage at the Golden Jubilee celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Charfasson Govt. College, where Riaz, Moushumi and Sadika Parvin Popy performed on stage with him. Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Chief Whip Nur-e Alam Chowdhury and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Abdullah Al Islam Jacob were present as guests on the occasion. In late the 2023, he was attended a cultural event in Assam, India with ''Priyotoma'' lead actress Idhika Paul.

TV commercials

Khan first performed in an advertisement for Asian Duplex City and then for energy drink Power. In 2018, he performed in an advertisement of Banglalink, a mobile SIM service provider in Bangladesh, titled ''Beshi Beshi Khushi Kushi''. In 2019, he was seen in this commercial for SMC Orsaline N. In April 2021, he done another commercial with the same company. In the early September 2021, he participated in a TV commercials for Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited with actress Nusraat Faria.

In the media

Shakib Khan is widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential actors in Bengali cinema. He is often referred to as "King Khan" and "King of Dhallywood" also referred as "Number One Shakib Khan" (initialism as No1SK) (in reference to his 2010 film ''Number One Shakib Khan

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