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Shakib Khan
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Shakib Khan potrait, 2024
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Masud Rana
28 March 1979 Ragadhi, Muksudpur, Gopalganj, Bangladesh
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Organization | SK Films, Dhaka Capitals, Remark HB |
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Shakib Khan is a very famous actor, producer, and businessman from Bangladesh. He was born as Masud Rana on March 28, 1979. He is known as one of the most popular and important people in Bengali cinema.
Shakib Khan has been acting for over twenty years and has appeared in more than 250 films. He is a big star in the Bangladeshi film industry, often called "Dhallywood." He is also one of the highest-paid actors in Bangladesh and West Bengal. His first movie was Ananta Bhalobasha in 1999.
Throughout his career, Shakib Khan has won many awards. These include four National Film Awards, eight Meril Prothom Alo Awards, three Bachsas Awards, and five CJFB Performance Awards. He won his first National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for the movie Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na.
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Shakib Khan's Early Life
Shakib Khan was born on March 28, 1979, in Ragadhi, Muksudpur, Gopalganj, Bangladesh. His birth name was Masud Rana. His father, Abdur Rab, worked for the government, and his mother, Nurjahan, was a homemaker. He has one sister and one brother.
Because of his father's job, Shakib Khan's family moved often. He spent his teenage years in Narayanganj. During ninth grade, he became interested in Martial arts and took a course. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a doctor or an engineer.
Shakib Khan was a good student. He did well in his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) exams. However, he stopped studying when he got the chance to act in movies. Besides school, he also loved dancing.
In 1995, he met film choreographer Aziz Reza and took dancing lessons from him. In 1998, he visited Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) with Aziz Reza. There, a photographer asked him to do a photoshoot. Film director Abul Khair Bulbul saw him and offered him a main role in a movie.
Later, he got an offer for the 1998 romantic movie Sobai to Shukhi Hote Chay. This was his first time in front of a camera. The movie was released the next year. Director Sohanur Rahman Sohan then gave him a lead role in Ananta Bhalobasha (1999). This movie became his official debut. For these early films, he was paid about 5,000 Bangladeshi Taka.
Shakib Khan's Acting Career
Shakib Khan's first movie was Ananta Bhalobasha, released on May 28, 1999. He starred alongside Erin Zaman. Even though the movie was not a huge success, Shakib Khan caught everyone's attention as a new hero.
Early Films (1999–2005)
In 2000, he appeared in Golam with top actress Shabnur. He also starred in Ajker Dapot, Dujon Dujonar, and Bishe Bhora Nagin.
In 2001, he released several films, including Shikari and Shopner Bashor. His acting in Shopner Bashor was praised by critics and audiences. In 2002, he starred in Ful Nebo Naa Ostro Nebo and Strir Morjada. In Strir Morjada, he acted for the first time with Moushumi.
In 2003, he was in Sahoshi Manush Chai, which won two National Film Awards. In 2004, he starred in Khuni Shikder, a crime thriller. Many people consider this one of his best performances. In 2005, he worked with veteran actor Manna for the first time in City Terror.
Rising to Stardom (2006–2010)
In 2006, thirteen of his movies were released, and all of them were successful. This success helped his salary grow. He starred in Shuva, based on a story by Rabindranath Tagore. He was nominated for awards for this role.
He also starred in Koti Takar Kabin, where he first worked with Apu Biswas. He became very popular after starring in Chachchu.
In 2007, twelve of his films were released, and they were all successful. His movie Amar Praner Swami was a super-hit and the highest-earning Bangladeshi film of that year. For this movie, he won his first Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor. After this success, his salary increased even more.
In 2008, he starred in many films, including Priya Amar Priya. This movie was a huge success, earning over 150 million Bangladeshi Taka. It became the second-highest-earning film in Bangladeshi cinema history. He won many awards for this film, including the Meril Prothom Alo Awards.
In 2009, he starred in Amar Praner Priya, which was a box-office hit, especially known for its songs and dances. He also appeared in Sobar Upore Tumi, his first film made with both Bangladeshi and Indian teams.
In 2010, he starred in Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na, which was very successful. He won his first National Film Awards and Meril Prothom Alo Awards for this movie. He also starred in Number One Shakib Khan, which was a big commercial success and very popular.
Continued Success (2011–2015)
In 2011, Shakib Khan starred in Koti Takar Prem. In Moner Jala, he sang a song for the first time. His movie King Khan was the most successful film of the year, earning him more awards. He also played a negative role for the first time in Tiger Number One.
In 2012, he starred in Don Number One, a remake of a Telugu film. He won a Meril Prothom Alo Awards for this role. He also starred in Khodar Pore Ma, which was a super-hit and the highest-earning film of 2012. He won his second National Film Awards for Best Actor for this movie.
In 2013, he starred in Devdas, based on a famous novel. He also worked with Mahiya Mahi for the first time in Bhalobasha Aaj Kal. This film was a super-hit. Later that year, he sang a song for the second time in Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini. This movie was a blockbuster and ran in theaters for over 100 days.
In 2014, he starred in Rajotto, where his acting was highly praised. He then started his own production company, SK Films. His first film as a producer was Hero: The Superstar, where he played two roles. This movie was a huge commercial success.
In 2015, he starred in Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay and won his third National Film Awards for Best Actor. He also starred in Love Marriage, where his special accent was highly praised. His movie Rajababu: The Power was released in a record number of theaters and was very successful.
Recent Works (2016–Present)
In 2016, he starred in Full-length Love Story 2, where he played a cricketer. This film was a super-hit. He also starred in The Hunter, a joint production with India. His new look in the film was praised, and it became the highest-earning Bengali film of 2016.
In 2017, he starred in The Entity, where his performance was highly appreciated. He won his fourth National Film Awards for Best Actor for this film. He also starred in Nabab, another joint production, which became one of the highest-earning films of all time.
In 2018, he starred in Chalbaaz, his first solo Indian production. He played two roles in Bhaijaan Elo Re. In 2019, his film Password was a big commercial success and the highest-earning film of the year.
In 2020, he starred in Bir, which was his third film as a producer. His performance in this film was also praised. He also starred in Nabab LLB, which was the first Bangladeshi film to be released on an online streaming service.
In 2022, his films Bidrohi and Golui were released. For Bidrohi, he received a very high payment, making him the highest-paid actor in Bangladeshi film history. In 2023, he starred in Leader and the romantic film Priyotoma.
Other Activities
Shakib Khan is involved in many activities beyond acting.
Film Organization
Shakib Khan was elected president of the Bangladesh Film Artists Association in 2011. He was re-elected in 2015, serving a second term. He said he was happy to serve film artists again.
Film Production
In 2014, Shakib Khan started his own production company called SK Films. His first film produced was Hero: The Superstar. In 2019, he produced Password. His most recent produced film is Bir, released in 2020.
Stage Performances
Shakib Khan has performed on many stages. In 2011, he performed at the Tri-nation Big Show for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. In 2019, he performed at the opening ceremony of the 2019 T10 League in Abu Dhabi. He also performed in India for charity events.
TV Commercials
Shakib Khan has appeared in many TV commercials. He first appeared in an advertisement for Asian Duplex City. He has also done commercials for Banglalink, SMC Orsaline N, and Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited.
YouTube Channels
On March 28, 2018, Shakib Khan launched two YouTube channels: "Shakib Khan Official" and his production house channel "SK Films". As of 2023, his personal channel has over 100,000 subscribers, and SK Films has over 1 million subscribers.
Shakib Khan in the Media
Shakib Khan is seen as one of the most popular and important actors in Bengali cinema. People often call him "King Khan" or "King of Dhallywood." He is also known as "Number One Shakib Khan" after his 2010 film.
He has been a very successful actor for over two decades. Most of his films have done well both commercially and with critics. He is one of the most recognized stars in the Bangladeshi film industry today. Many consider him one of the greatest actors in Bangladeshi cinema history.
Shakib Khan has also been a brand ambassador for several companies. In 2013, he became the brand ambassador for Pran Power Energy Drink. He also promoted Asian Duplex Town. In 2019, he became the brand ambassador for SMC Orsaline-N. In 2021, he started working with Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited. In 2022, he became the Bangladesh Outreach Brand Ambassador for the North American Bengali Conference (NABC), which is a big gathering of Bengali speakers abroad.
Shakib Khan is one of the most popular celebrities in Bangladesh. Google and YouTube have often shown him as the most searched and viewed actor. Television channels also hold "Shakib Khan Films Festivals" during Eid holidays.
Personal Life
Shakib Khan met actress Apu Biswas in 2006 while filming Koti Takar Kabin. They got married privately on April 18, 2008. Their marriage was kept secret from the public. In 2017, Apu Biswas announced their marriage in a TV interview. They have a son named Abraham Khan Joy, born on September 27, 2016.
Shakib Khan filed for divorce on November 22, 2017, and they were divorced on February 22, 2018.
Shakib Khan and Shobnom Bubly were rumored to be dating in 2016. On September 30, 2022, they both confirmed on Facebook that they had been married since July 20, 2018. They have a son named Shehzad Khan Bir, born on March 21, 2020.
Shakib Khan has also done good deeds, like supporting the victims of the Rana Plaza building collapse. He owns a restaurant chain called Red Chicken in Dhaka. He has been one of the highest taxpayers in Bangladesh for several years. In 2019, he installed digital movie machines in 200 theaters across the country.
In 2024, he joined Remark HB Limited, a cosmetic company, as a director.
Religious Views
Shakib Khan is a practicing Muslim. He has performed Umrah (a pilgrimage to Mecca) in 2018 and 2024. He also participated in the final prayer of the Bishwa Ijtema, a large Muslim gathering.
Political Views
Shakib Khan considered joining politics in 2018 for the Eleventh Parliamentary Election. However, he later decided not to, saying he could serve the country through cinema. He praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a video message.
Awards and Achievements
Shakib Khan has won many awards throughout his career. He has over 30 awards, including four National Film Awards, eight Meril Prothom Alo Awards, three Bachsas Awards, and five CJFB Performance Awards.
He won his first National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his role in Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na. He won his second National Film Award in 2012 for Khodar Pore Ma. His third National Film Award came in 2015 for Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay. For his role in Swatta (2017), he received his fourth National Film Award.
He has won eight Meril Prothom Alo Awards, which is the most for any male film actor. He won his first Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor in 2007 for Amar Praner Swami. He also won a Tele Cine Awards for Best Actor (Bangladesh) in 2016 for Shikari. In 2022, he received the Bachsas Sammanna-2022 for his great contributions to Bengali cinema.
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See also
In Spanish: Shakib Khan para niños
- List of Bangladeshi actors
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Aamir Khan
- Salman Khan
