Idris Ali (born 24 December 1956), known by his stage name Ilias Kanchan, is a Bangladeshi actor and activist. He appeared in more than 350 films during the 1980s and 1990s. He earned Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2021),

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for his role in the film '' Parineeta'' (1986) and Best Supporting Actor for ''

Shasti ''Shasti'' (; 'Punishment') is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language film. It is the film presented by HSBC Bank Bangladesh. It was released in 2004 all over Bangladesh. Cast * Ilyas Kanchan as Dukhiram * Campa as Radha * Riaz as Chhidam * Purnima ...

'' (2005). He is a road safety activist in Bangladesh. He was awarded

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for his social service by the

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in 2018. He was the former President of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association, the organisation of local film artists. Debuting with film '' Bashundhara'', he was unsuccessful in finding himself a lead actor and had to star as a supporting character in films such as '' Abhijan'' , ''Shesh Uttor'', ''Sundori'', ''Asroy'', he eventually rose to prominence and established himself as one of top stars of the film industry in mid 1980's with films like '' Ankhi Milon'', '' Ghor Amar Ghor'', national award winning '' Parineeti'', '' Bashiwala'', ''

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'', '' Golapi Ekhon Dhakai'', ''

Bheja Chokh ''Bheja Chokh'' () is a 1988 Bangladeshi drama film edited, written, and directed by Shibli Sadik. The film stars Ilias Kanchan and Champa in the lead roles. Plot Cast * Ilias Kanchan * Mithun * Champa * Nipa Monalisa Music Soundtra ...

'', '' Dayi Ke'', '' Sohajatri'', '' Strir Paona'', '' Gariyal Bhai'', '' Benam Badshah'', '' Shoshur Bari'', '' Shonko Mala'', '' Bap Beta 420'', '' Shahi Kandan'', '' Ochin Desher Rajkumar'', '' Morzada'', '' Prem Shohagi'', '' Kusum Koli'', & '' Protirodh''. Onto 1990's he became the sensation of box office as he started in the highest grossing film in Bangladesh till 2023 called '' Beder Meye Josna''. With this film he proved his worth as one of top stars and continued to be successful with films such as '' Atto Bishash'', ''

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'', '' Bidrohi Konna'', '' Ashami Greftar'', '' Tag'', '' Bodsurot'', '' Somman'', '' Atto Tag'', '' Munafek'', '' Bhai Keno Asami'', '' Ai Niye Songsar'', '' Sukher Ghore Dukher Agun'', ''

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'', '' Shartophor'', '' Ochol Poisa'', '' Bachar Lorai'', '' Atto Rokkha'', '' Amar Desh Amar Prem'', '' Ojana Shotru'', '' Dui Rongbaz'',& '' Dayitto''. After 2000, he has mostly reduced his work in films . Nonetheless, his films continue to be successful and he has retained his stratus a lead actor with films such as ''

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'', '' Sei Tufan'', '' Mayer Shopno'', and '' O Amar Chele'' . In the meantime, he has successfully established his road activists organization Nirapad Sarak Chai which he started in 1993 into a massive cause. His other humanitarian work include giving free driving lessons to needy people, setting up schools in his neighourhood.

Early life

Kanchan was born in Ashutipara, Karimganj,

Kishoreganj Kishoreganj is a city and the headquarters of Kishoreganj District in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. The city is divided two sides by the Narasundha River. Demographics According to the 2011 Bangladesh census In 2011, the Bangladesh Bureau o ...

to Abdul Ali and Shorufa Khatun. He completed his higher secondary degree from Kabi Nazrul Government College in 1975. He graduated from the

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from Department of Sociology.

Career

Kanchan debuted his acting career in 1977 through his performance in the film ''Boshundhora'' directed by

Subhash Dutta Subhash Dutta (9 February 1930 – 16 November 2012) was a Bangladeshi filmmaker, theater and film actor. He started his career as a commercial artist. Dutta was heavily influenced by Satyajit Ray and his deep affection towards Satyajit earned hi ...

. In 2015, he acted in a children's film ''Ghuri'', produced by Cinevision Bangladesh and written and directed by filmmaker Zafar Firoze. On 28 January 2022, Kanchan became the president of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association for 2022–24 term after getting 191 votes. His rival,

Misha Sawdagor Shahid Hasan (born 4 January 1966), known by professionally as Misha Sawdagor, is a Bangladeshi film actor known for playing villains. As of 2020, according to him, he has performed in more than 700 films. He won Bangladesh National Film Award ...

, got 148 votes.

Personal life

Kanchan's first wife, Jahanara Kanchan, died in a road accident on 22 October 1993. He himself has survived a road accident in 1989. He then established a social movement Nirapad Sarak Chai (''We Demand Safe Road''). In 2017, the

declared October 22 as the National Road Safety Day. Together they had a daughter, Israt Jahan Ima, and a son, Mirajul Moin Joy. Kanchan later married actress

Parveen Sultana Diti Parveen Sultana ( known by her stage name Diti; March 31, 1965 – March 20, 2016) was a Bangladeshi film and television actress. She won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1987 for her performance in ''Swami Stree ...

which ended in divorce.

Filmography

Television

* Obanchito * Charulota * Nijhum Aronno * Thandar kanddo * Bachar boro shadh cilo * Lal golap * Othocho * Tuccho * Moronottom

Awards

(1986) * Bachsas Award * Zia Gold Award * Sher-e-Bangla Smriti Padak * Chalachitra Darshak Award * Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Association award * National Journalist Welfare Sangstha award * Dhaka City Corporation Nagar Padak * Nivetha Singapore Award * Voyage of America Award * Bangladesh Cultural Movement award * Dhaka Juba Foundation Award

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kanchan, Ilias Living people 1956 births Bangladeshi male film actors Best Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners Bangladeshi activists Recipients of the Ekushey Padak Best Supporting Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners National Film Award (Bangladesh) for Lifetime Achievement recipients People from Kishoreganj District Kabi Nazrul Government College alumni