Ankush Hazra

Ankush Hazra
Native name অঙ্কুশ হাজরা
Born Bardhaman, West Bengal, India
Residence Kolkata, West Bengal
Occupation Actor
Years active 2010–present
Awards Big Bangla Rising Star Award – Best Dancer for film Kellafate

Ankush Hazra is an actor who appears in Bengali Films. He made his acting debut in the film Baby, opposite actress Katrina Kaif, which was released in 2010. His next film was Idiot, opposite Pranitha. Ankush made his 4th film Khiladi 786, first time with Asin under the banner of Yashraj films. After that, he worked two joint productions projects with Tips movies (India) and Jazz Maltimedia of (Bangladesh).

Early life and biography

Ankush was born in Kerala in Bardhaman, West Bengal. He studied in Holy Rock School and East West Model School, both in Talit, Bardhaman. Acting was his passion from childhood. After his schooling, Ankush got a chance to study Electronic engineering in Durgapur, but his actual dream was to become an actor. So, he came to Kolkata and settled here. Besides his acting career, he studied BBA at The Heritage Academy in Kolkata. Ankush prepared under Pijus Saha with acting training from an acting school at Bhowanipore. He also learned dancing under Bivash Chowdhury from the renowned dance School. 7 December 2014 lived in Dhaka, Bangladesh Bivash Academy of Dance (BAD).[1] He bagged the 17th position in the list of Calcutta Times Most Desirable Men 2014[2]

2010–2013: Breakthrough and success

Ankush 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 Pijus Saha. He was paired opposite newcomer Rupashree. After its release on 10 December. The backdrops of the song sequences was appreciated a lot which ultimately led to the conclusion in the minds of viewers that Ankush was an extraordinary dancer and enhanced his popularity as a great dancer in Tollywood.[3] [4]

Later on, Ankush was starred in the Bengali romantic drama film Idiot of Eskay Movies, directed by Rajib Biswas. In this film, Ankush was paired opposite Bengali actress Srabanti Chatterjee. In this film in songs like "Toke Havvy Lagche" and "Pagli Toke Rakhbo Boro Aadore". He again came back with his Bengali film Kanamachi.

Filmography

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role
2010 Kellafate Shibu
2012 Idiot Samrat
2013 Kanamachi Abir
2013 Khiladi Suleman/Krishna
2014 Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay Abhi
2015 Romeo vs Juliet[5][6][7] Romeo
2015 Jamai 420[8]
2015 Premi O Premi

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result
2011 Big Bangla Rising Star Award Big Bangla Rising Star Award for Best Dancer (Male) Kellafate Won
2015 Kalakar Awards[9][10] Best Actor Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay Won

References

  1. ↑ "Biography of Ankush Hazra". Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "Calcutta Times Most Desirable Men 2014". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 Apr 2015.
  3. ↑ "Kellafate Review". Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Romeo vs Juliet Exclusive Show". http://youtube.com/watch?v=OinXUOwrC7M''. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "Ankush-Mahi together in Indo-Bangla joint venture". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 14 Nov 2014.
  6. ↑ "Romeo Vs Juliet". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 Jan 2015.
  7. ↑ "Bengali film shot in Sevenoaks and featuring superstars Ankush Hazra and Mahiya Mahi set to be released in January". Sevenoaks Chronicle.
  8. ↑ "Tollywood fundas of beating the heat". The Times of India.
  9. ↑ "Actor Ankush Hazra receives Best Actor Award during the 23rd Kalakar Awards in Kolkata on Jan 11, 2014.". Yahoo Movies. Retrieved 11 Jan 2014.
  10. ↑ "Kalakar award honours Tollywood stars, mainstream film". Business Standard. Retrieved 16 Jan 2015.

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