Shakib Khan

Shakib Khan, ; (born 28 March 1979), also known by the initialism SK, is a Bangladeshi actor, producer, occasional singer, film organiser, and media personality who works in Bengali films, both in Bangladesh and West Bengal. He is widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential figures in Bengali cinema and is considered to be one of the most successful actors in the country's history. In his career spanning about two decades, Khan has been the propeller of the contemporary film industry Dhallywood. Currently he is the highest paid actor in Bangladesh. Following his debut in Sohanur Rahman Sohan's 1999 action romantic Ananta Bhalobasha, Khan did not lead to widespread fame. Subsequently, Khan established himself as one of the most successful actors in Bengali cinema. The Badiul Alam Khokon-directed Priya Amar Priya (2008) in which Khan played a college student with careless attitude, was a major commercial success in his career, which set several box office records. It is the highest grossing Bangladeshi film of 2008 and also one of the highest grossing Bangladeshi films of all-time. His Shikaris new look garnered him praised from the audience and critics and was declared as a blockbuster at the box office, and become the highest-grossing Bengali film of 2016. His 2017 success is Swatta and Nabab. Where Swatta won numerous accolades including five National Film Awards, six Bachsas Awards, two Meril-Prothom Alo Awards and earned him fourth National Film Awards for Best Actor and Nabab in which he played an intelligence agent from Bangladesh. His energetic performance and re-emergence in the film was praised by both critics and audiences. He has also been involved in a number of high-profile relationships, including with actresses Apu Biswas and Shobnom Bubly, after which being revealed, he faces nationwide criticism. In 2019, Khan was paid-up for the film Nolok and become the highest-paid entertainers in the history of Bangladesh. Khan is known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of roles. He has starred in romantic films, action films, comedies, and dramas. He is also known for his dancing skills and has performed in several musical numbers in his films.