Hanif Sanket
Hanif Sanket (born 23 October 1958)[1] born as A.K.M. Hanif is a Bangladeshi television host, writer, producer, comedian, voice actor and singer.[2] He is best known as the creator and host of the television show Ityadi. He is regarded as the most popular media personality in Bangladesh.[3]
Hanif Sanket | |
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![]() Sanket in 2018 | |
Born | A K M Hanif 23 October 1958 Barishal, Bangladesh |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation(s) | Television host, writer, producer, singer, voice actor |
Years active | 1985 – present |
Known for | Ityadi, Jodi Kichu Mone Na Koren |
Spouse | Sanjida Hanif |
Children | 1 son and 1 daughter |
Awards | Ekushey Padak (2010) |
Career
Sanket first appeared in television on a show Jodi Kichhu Mone Na Koren in the 1980s.[4] 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.[5][6] He also produces drama during Eid seasons.[7][8]
Sanket also produced other shows - Jhalak, Kothar Kotha, Eid Annondo Mela, Prothom Alo Awards Program, Bangla Vision 6th Anniversary Programs.[9][10]
Awards
- Ekushey Padak for social activities (2010)[11]
- National Poribesh Padak for environmental awareness activities (2014)[12]
- Meril Prothom Alo Awards best television magazine.[13]
References
- "ভিউ, লাইক, শেয়ার পাওয়ার জন্য একজন মানুষকে এরা মেরে ফেলবে?". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- "Hanif Sanket writes two books for Ekushey Book Fair". The Daily Star. 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- Shazu, Shah Alam (27 July 2013). "The man behind Ittyadi". The Daily Star. Dhaka. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- Shazu, Shah Alam (22 May 2012). "Hanif Sanket on entertainment for social change". The Daily Star. Dhaka. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- "Hanif Sanket meets Kailash Satyarthi". The Daily Star. 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- "Hanif Sanket: A vision for progress". The Daily Star. 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- "Jenny in Hanif Sangket's play for first time". The New Nation. 31 July 2013. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015 – via Priyo.
- "Hanif Sanket drama festival on ATN Bangla". The Daily Star. 2009-06-19. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- "Hanif Sanket makes - Shondehe Mondaho". The Daily Star. 2016-09-10. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- "Uro Binodon Bichitra Award 2003". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- "Language martyrs honoured". banglanews24.com. 21 February 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
- "Hanif Sanket receives Poribesh Podok". Kaler Kantho. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- "Meril-Prothom Alo awards for 2005 given". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2017-10-29.