Ananta Jalil

Bangladeshi actor, director, producer and businessman

Afiea Nusrat Barsha
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(m. 2011)​

M. A. Jalil (known as AJ) is a Bangladeshi businessman, actor, director and producer.[1][2] He started his professional career as a businessman in 1999, while he encashed his meme fame and began his film career with Khoj: The Search in 2010.[3] Jalil was awarded a CIP (Commercially Important Person) status in 2014 for his contributions in RMG sector of Bangladesh.[4]

Early life and background

Ananta Jalil was born on 17 April 1978 in Munshiganj, Bangladesh.[5] When he was 5 years old, his mother died. He and an elder brother were raised by their father.[6] He completed his O-levels and A-levels from Oxford International School, Dhaka. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Manchester University in the UK.[5]

In 1999, he started his profession as a Production general manager. Later, he set up his small garment factory which further grew into AJI Group year by year. He was awarded CIP (Commercially Important Person) status in 2014 for his contributions in RMG sector.[7][8]

Ananta made his debut as an actor and producer with the 2010 film Khoj: The Search. The film headlined the debut of Ananta and Barsha, Bobby.[3] Khoj: The Search was followed by Hridoy Bhanga Dheu in 2011.[9]

In 2012, he appeared in two films, The Speed and Most Welcome. Both films were a comedic success and gave him access to the local crowd of Bangladeshi cinema.[10] In The Speed, Ananta starred opposite to two foreign actresses, Malaysian actress Parveen and Russian actress Nana. The 2nd release Most Welcome was released on Eid.[11]

In 2013, his only release was Nishwartha Bhalobasa. The film marked the directorial debut of Ananta. He tried his alleged talent with the story, dialogue, screenplay, and lyrics of a song of this film. It premiered at the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival.[12] The film was a comedic success.[13] In 2014 Most Welcome 2 was released, the sequel of his 2012 film Most Welcome.[14] Producer and actor Ananta Jalil's Din–The Day helmed by Iranian director Morteza Atashzamzam, was released on Eid al-Adha, July 10, 2022.[15] Now he is working with a new movie called Netri: The Leader which will be jointly produced by Bangladesh and Turkey.[16]

Ananta is the brand ambassador of Grameenphone, a telecommunications service provider in Bangladesh.[17]

Personal life

Ananta married model-turned-actress Afiea Nusrat Barsha on 23 September 2011.[18] Barsha is the managing director of Monsoon Films.[19] Together they have two sons, Ariz Ibn Jalil and Abrar Ibn Jalil.[20] News of Ananta & Barsha's divorce went viral in 2013.[21][22] Though, later they came to an understanding and started living together as couple.[23] In 2019, they celebrated their eighth anniversary in Italy.[24]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Director Notes Ref.
2010 Khoj: The Search Major Mahmud / Ananta Jahidul Islam Jihad Debut film
2011 Hridoy Bhanga Dheu Ananta Gazi Mazharul Anwar
2012 The Speed Anonno Sohanur Rahman Sohan
Most Welcome Police officer (Aariyan) Anonno Mamun
2013 Nishwartha Bhalobasa Ananta Ananta Jalil
2014 Most Welcome 2 Police officer (Aariyan) Ananta Jalil
2022 Din–The Day Ananta Jalil (AJ) Morteza Atashzamzam Iran-Bangladesh joint production film
2023 Kill Him Salman / Prince Mohammad Iqbal [25][26]
TBA Netri: The Leader † TBA Ananta Jalil, Ertagul Shakar, Upendra Madhav Filming
TBA Operation Jackpot † TBA Rajiv Kumar Biswas Filming [27]

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Film Result Ref.
2012 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Actor Most Welcome Nominated
CJFB Performance Award 2014 Best Actor Most Welcome Won [28]
2013 Bioscope Borsho-sera Best Actor Nishwartha Bhalobasa Won [29]
Bioscope Borsho-sera Best Couple (with Afiea Nusrat Barsha) Nishwartha Bhalobasa Won
Meril Prothom Alo Awards (popular) Best Actor Nishwartha Bhalobasa Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Ananta Jalil now turns anchor". The Dhaka Tribune. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  2. ^ "ANANTA JALIL A Phenomenon or More?". The Daily Star. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  3. ^ a b Faisal, Fahim (10 May 2012). ডামি নয়, আমিই পাঁচতলা থেকে মাটিতে ঝাঁপ দিলাম : অনন্ত. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 21 September 2013.
  4. ^ "147 get CIP cards". The Daily Star. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Ananta Jalil gets back to business". Daily Sun. 15 May 2018.
  6. ^ Rayhan, Abu Naser (25 August 2017). "The many faces of Ananta Jalil". Dhaka Tribune.
  7. ^ "39 businessmen get CIP status". Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  8. ^ Rahman, Md Fazlur (8 January 2015). "The stellar rise of a garment maker". The Daily Star.
  9. ^ "Ananta Jalil and Barsha become Maxx Cola's brand ambassadors". Dhaka Tribune. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  10. ^ Esha, Rifat Islam (28 September 2012). "Most Welcome". New Age. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  11. ^ মোস্ট ওয়েলকাম টিকেট নিয়ে মারামারি [Most Welcome hassle with tickets] (PDF). Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). 25 August 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 September 2012.
  12. ^ "'Niswartha Bhalobasha' premiered in city". Priyo News. 28 December 2013. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  13. ^ "10 of the Top Films of 2013". Dhaka Tribune. 28 December 2013.
  14. ^ "Ananta appears as police officer in Most Welcome 2". Dhaka Tribune. 10 November 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  15. ^ "Barsha: 'Din: The Day' might be our last film". Dhaka Tribune. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  16. ^ "'Netri: The Leader' will surprise you: Ananta Jalil". The Daily Star. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Ananta Jalil is the new brand ambassador of GP". Dhaka Tribune. 23 August 2013.
  18. ^ Asif, Shahriar (27 March 2013). "Ananta-Barsha: End of Innings???". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  19. ^ "Barsha". Monsoon Films. Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  20. ^ "Ananta and Barsha blessed with second son". Dhaka Tribune. 13 November 2017. Archived from the original on 16 November 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  21. ^ "Ananta, Barsha 'sign' divorce papers". bdnews24.com. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  22. ^ আমি অনন্তকে তালাক দিতে চাইনি: বর্ষা. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 26 March 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  23. ^ 'আমাদের ডিভোর্স হয়নি' – বর্ষা. Amader Barisal. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  24. ^ নয় বছরে অনন্ত-বর্ষার যৌথ জীবন. Channel i. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  25. ^ "'Kill Him': Ananta Jalil to take BDT 40 lakhs". The Daily Star. 4 September 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  26. ^ "Kill Him: First look and teaser unveiled". The Business Standard. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  27. ^ "Ananta Jalil's unprecedented transformation for 'Operation Jackpot'". The Daily Star. 6 January 2024.
  28. ^ "Ananta Jalil and Barsha win CJFB Performance Award". bangladeshinfo.com. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  29. ^ দর্শক ভোটে "বায়োস্কোপ বর্ষসেরা" ২০১৩ হয়েছেন যারাঃ. Bioscopeblog.net (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 10 April 2014.
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