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
Sanket in 2018
Born
A K M Hanif

(1958-10-23) October 23, 1958
Barishal, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationEngineering
Occupation(s)Television host, writer, producer, singer, voice actor
Years active1985 – present
Known forItyadi, Jodi Kichu Mone Na Koren
SpouseSanjida Hanif
Children
  • Fagun
  • Bornona
AwardsEkushey 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

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 passed away on December 31, 2022 due to brain hemorrhage.

References
  1. "ভিউ, লাইক, শেয়ার পাওয়ার জন্য একজন মানুষকে এরা মেরে ফেলবে?". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  2. "Hanif Sanket writes two books for Ekushey Book Fair". The Daily Star. 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  3. Shazu, Shah Alam (27 July 2013). "The man behind Ittyadi". The Daily Star. Dhaka. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  4. Shazu, Shah Alam (22 May 2012). "Hanif Sanket on entertainment for social change". The Daily Star. Dhaka. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  5. "Hanif Sanket meets Kailash Satyarthi". The Daily Star. 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  6. "Hanif Sanket: A vision for progress". The Daily Star. 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  7. "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.
  8. "Hanif Sanket drama festival on ATN Bangla". The Daily Star. 2009-06-19. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  9. "Hanif Sanket makes - Shondehe Mondaho". The Daily Star. 2016-09-10. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  10. "Uro Binodon Bichitra Award 2003". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  11. "Language martyrs honoured". banglanews24.com. 21 February 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  12. "Hanif Sanket receives Poribesh Podok". Kaler Kantho. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  13. "Meril-Prothom Alo awards for 2005 given". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
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