Ankush Hazra

Ankush Hazra (born 14 February 1989) is an Indian actor, producer, dancer and television personality who primarily works in Bengali cinema. 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.

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. Since January 2022, he is serving as the Joint Secretary of the "West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum" along with fellow actor Diganta Bagchi.

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.

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

2021-present

He did two promotional short films named ''Illusion'' and ''Enter View'' for the film ''Magic''. His next film was the crime thriller '' FIR.'' He then had a guest appearance in ''Kishmish'', '' Biye Bibhrat'' and '' Raktabeej''. His film ''Savings Account'' released on ZEE5. 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. In 2024, he played the titular role in the action thriller film '' Mirza: Part 1 - Joker''. It also marked his debut as a producer.

Personal life

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

Filmography

As actor

Guest Appearance

Television

Web series

Music videos

Advertisement music videos

Awards and nominations

References

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1989 births
Living people
Male actors in Bengali cinema
Indian male film actors
21st-century Indian male actors
Bengali male actors
Bengali film producers
People from Bardhaman