Hanif Sanket Explained

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]

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]}

Social Contribution

For 30 years, he has raised a strong voice against the prevailing inconsistencies of society in Ityadi. Each episode describes and opposes contemporary scandals in a somewhat humorous but visually appealing manner. So every survey in the country, including BBC, has shown that it is the best TV show in the country, and 75 percent of the TV viewers in the country watch this show.^[11]

Acting and Vocalist

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Plays he starred in:

• 'Kusum' - Director Humayun Ahmed.

Films starring:

• 'Agman' (1988) - as a villain.
• 'Wife of Champa Danga'.
• "Dhaka-86".

Singers in Films:

• 'First Love' - Director AJ Mintoo. The first lyrics of the song – 'Tu tu tu tu tu ta ra Marzina's father markamara'.

Awards

• Ekushey Padak for social activities (2010)^[13]
• National Poribesh Padak for environmental awareness activities (2014)^[14]
• Meril Prothom Alo Awards best television magazine.^[15]

Also, he has received many awards at home and abroad.

Personal life

Sanket is married to Sanjida Hanif. He has one son Sadman Rafid Fagun and one daughter, Sindida Hanif Bornona. His younger sister Jahanara Begum died on 31 December 2022, due to brain hemorrhage.

Notes and References

1. News: bn:ভিউ, লাইক, শেয়ার পাওয়ার জন্য একজন মানুষকে এরা মেরে ফেলবে? . https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/tv/ভিউ-লাইক-শেয়ার-পাওয়ার-জন্য-একজন-মানুষকে-এরা-মেরে-ফেলবে . 2022-05-25 . Prothom Alo . bn.
2. News: Hanif Sanket writes two books for Ekushey Book Fair. 2017-02-19. The Daily Star. 2017-10-29. en.
3. News: Shazu . Shah Alam . 27 July 2013 . The man behind Ittyadi . Dhaka . The Daily Star . 15 March 2015.
4. News: Shazu . Shah Alam . 22 May 2012 . Hanif Sanket on entertainment for social change . Dhaka . The Daily Star . 20 April 2013 . 3 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203101529/http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=235108 . dead .
5. News: Hanif Sanket meets Kailash Satyarthi. 2016-03-03. The Daily Star. 2017-10-29. en.
6. News: Hanif Sanket: A vision for progress. 2009-06-25. The Daily Star. 2017-10-29. en.
7. News: 31 July 2013 . Jenny in Hanif Sangket's play for first time . The New Nation . Priyo . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150407205510/http://news.priyo.com/2013/07/31/jenny-hanif-sangket-s-play-first-time-82379.html . 7 April 2015 .
8. News: Hanif Sanket drama festival on ATN Bangla. 2009-06-19. The Daily Star. 2017-10-29. en.
9. News: Hanif Sanket makes - Shondehe Mondaho. 2016-09-10. The Daily Star. 2017-10-29. en.
10. News: Uro Binodon Bichitra Award 2003. The Daily Star. 2017-10-29. 2016-03-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305141047/http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/03/28/d40328140183.htm. dead.
11. Web site: 2014-05-29 . "Hanif signal is our pride" . 2014-05-29 . Current Light News . bn.
12. https://bmdb.co/%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AB-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%87/ হানিফ সংকেত একজনই, বাংলা মুভি ডাটাবেইজ
13. News: 21 February 2010 . Language martyrs honoured . banglanews24.com . 9 November 2010.
14. News: Hanif Sanket receives Poribesh Podok . . 27 May 2014.
15. News: Meril-Prothom Alo awards for 2005 given. The Daily Star. 2017-10-29. 2016-10-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20161001183452/http://archive.thedailystar.net/2006/05/13/d6051301118.htm. dead.