Hanif Sanket (born 23 October 1958) born as A.K.M. Hanif is a

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, producer,

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and

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. He is best known as the creator and

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of the

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'' Ityadi''. He is regarded as the most popular media personality in

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Career

Sanket first appeared in television on a show '' Jodi Kichhu Mone Na Koren'' in the 1980s. Later, he moved on to create his own TV show '' Ityadi'', which successfully pioneered televised comedy program in Bangladesh and went on to become the most popular TV show in the country. He also produces drama during Eid seasons. Sanket also produced other shows - ''Jhalak'', ''Kothar Kotha'', ''Eid Annondo Mela'', ''Prothom Alo Awards Program'', ''Bangla Vision 6th Anniversary Programs''.

Social Contribution

For 30 years, he has raised a strong voice against the prevailing inconsistencies of society in Ityadi. Each episode describes and opposes contemporary scandals in a somewhat humorous but visually appealing manner. So every survey in the country, including

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, has shown that it is the best TV show in the country, and 75 percent of the TV viewers in the country watch this show.

Acting and Vocalist

Plays he starred in: * 'Kusum' - Director Humayun Ahmed. Films starring: * 'Agman' (1988) - as a villain. * 'Wife of Champa Danga'. * "Dhaka-86". Singers in Films: * 'First Love' - Director AJ Mintoo. The first lyrics of the song – 'Tu tu tu tu tu ta ra Marzina's father markamara'.

Awards

Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak () is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of martyrs of the Bengali language movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contributions in a number of fields, including culture, education, and e ...

for social activities (2010) * National Poribesh Padak for environmental awareness activities (2014) *

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best television magazine. Also, he has received many awards at home and abroad.

Personal life

Sanket's father Abdul Hakim Hawladar was a police officer. Sanket grew up with 2 older brothers, 1 older sister and 2 younger sisters. His younger sister Jahanara Begum died on 31 December 2022, due to

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. Sanket is married to Sanjida Hanif. He has one son Sadman Rafid Fagun and one daughter, Sindida Hanif Bornona. In 2022, Sanket threw a big wedding for his son Fagun where several prominent figures such as Zahid Hasan, Sadia Islam Mou, Mir Sabbir, Tanvin Sweety,

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, Deepa Khandakar,

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, Sabrina Shafi Nisa, Robi Chowdhury,

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and many more people attended the wedding.

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* * Living people 1958 births Bangladeshi television presenters Recipients of the Ekushey Padak Bangladeshi comedians Comilla Victoria Government College alumni People from Barisal District 20th-century Bangladeshi male actors 21st-century Bangladeshi male actors {{Bangladesh-bio-stub