Ilias Kanchan
Ilias Kanchan on Misha-Dipjol’s victory
Actor and current president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association (BFAA) Ilias Kanchan has extended his congratulations to the newly elected leaders, Misha Sawdagar and Monowar Hossain Dipjol. He shared his thoughts on the recently concluded election, on his social media platform.
Lights, camera, vote: Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association sets stage for 2024-26 election
The Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association (BFAA) is poised for its biennial election today, with 571 voters set to cast their ballots. Amongst them, 50 are new voters, reflecting a potential shift in the association's dynamics. This follows the landmark decision in the previous election where the Ilias Kanchan-Nipun Akter panel secured victory and reinstated voting rights to 103 previously excluded artistes, signaling winds of change within the association.
Ilias Kanchan bids farewell to Film Artistes' Association amidst frustration and sorrow
The tenure of the current committee of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association is nearing its end. Accordingly, the new date for the 2024-26 committee election has been finalised. It is scheduled to take place on April 19 at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). In anticipation of this, both current and former leaders of the association are busy forming panels.
Ilias Kanchan, Shakib Khan unwilling to run in Film Artistes Association election
Meanwhile, it has also been confirmed that Dipjol will contest from a separate panel.
Ilias Kanchan returns to television
Ilias Kanchan, the president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA), has had a long and prosperous career in cinema. He recently assumed the role of president of cinema artistes and excitingly, he will be appearing in an upcoming TV drama.
‘He is causing a stir because of his film’: Ilias Kanchan on Symon’s resignation
National Award Winning actor and President of Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association, Ilias Kanchan has shunned the recently resigned joint general secretary and actor Symon Sadik’s claim of the organisation’s ineffectiveness in cessation of simultaneous releases of foreign with Bengali films in a recent remark.
Jhantu-Rajib set to direct 'Operation Jackpot'
Operation Jackpot stands as a significant chapter in the history of Bangladesh's Liberation War. The story of courage displayed in this guerrilla operation by the naval sector is on its way to being adapted for the silver screen. The cinematic depiction, titled “Operation Jackpot”, is set to be funded by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.
Film Artistes Association want profit share from imported Indian films
Seeing the commercial success of “Pathaan” has yet again revived the argument around importing Indian films. Shah Rukh Khan's film might soon be on its way for release in Bangladesh. It will allegedly be brought through the SAFTA agreement, and the distribution company in question has already sent a letter to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regarding the issue.
Ilias Kanchan: A hero, both real-life and on-screen
Ilias Kanchan- the inimitable silver screen persona, charmed his way into the hearts of audiences with his stellar performance in “Beder Meye Josna”. The National Winning actor and President of Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association, is popular for working tirelessly for the "Nirapad Sharak Chai" movement.
Court accepts Ilias Kanchan’s defamation case against Shajahan Khan
A Dhaka court accepts a Tk 100 crore defamation case against Shajahan Khan, former shipping minister.
Outrage over strike, death of infant
Students, different rights organisations and road safety campaigners yesterday expressed strong condemnation over the recent transport workers' strike, which resulted in the death of an infant, among other things.
They Met After 23 Years
After almost 22 years, Anju Ghosh returned to Bangladesh. On 9th September, she went to FDC; there she met Ilias Kanchan after 23 years. Beder Meye Josna, which was directed by Tojammel Haque Bokul was released in 1989. The film made Anju Ghosh and Ilias Kanchan superstars. It is still the most successful Dhaka film. It helped Anju and Ilias form a
The Tireless Warrior Speaks
Ilias Kanchan is a name known to us all, not only for his super-hit movies, but also for the road safety movement that he has been pioneering since the last two and a half decades. The National Film Award winner and Ekushey Padak awardee initiated his road safety movement 'Nirapad Sarak Chai' in 1993 after the death of his wife in a tragic road accident, and ever since he has been working relentlessly to improve the road safety situation of the country.
Fine for illegal parking to go up: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal says the fine for illegal parking and over speeding will be raised.
