Ananta Jalil Explained

Ananta Jalil
Native Name:অনন্তা জলিল।
Native Name Lang:bn
Birth Name:M. A. Jalil
Birth Date:1978 4, df=yes
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Years Active:2009–present

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 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

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.[5] [6]

When he was only 5 years old, his mother passed away then his elder brother & father looked after him. He completed his 'O' level from St. Joseph Higher Secondary School& 'A' level from Oxford International School,[7] He received his BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) from Manchester University in UK.[8]

Ananta made his debut as an actor and producer with the 2010 film . 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

YearTitleRole Director Notes Ref.
2010Major Mahmud / AnantaJahidul Islam JihadDebut Film
2011Hridoy Bhanga DheuAnantaGazi Mazharul Anwar
2012The SpeedAnonnoSohanur Rahman Sohan
Most WelcomePolice officer (Aariyan)Anonno Mamun
2013Nishwartha BhalobasaAnantaAnanta Jalil
2014Most Welcome 2Police officer (Aariyan)Ananta Jalil
2022Din–The DayAnanta Jalil (AJ) Morteza AtashzamzamIran-Bangladesh joint production film
2023Kill HimSalman / PrinceMohammad Iqbal[25] [26]
Filming
Rajiv Kumar BiswasAnnounced[27]
Ananta Jalil Norwegian Film[28]
Ananta JalilUnreleased

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations
YearAwardsCategoryFilmResult
2012 Best Actor Most Welcome
CJFB Performance Award 2014 Best Actor Most Welcome [29]
2013 Bioscope Borsho-sera Best Actor Nishwartha Bhalobasa [30]
Bioscope Borsho-sera Best Couple (with Afiea Nusrat Barsha) Nishwartha Bhalobasa
Meril Prothom Alo Awards (popular) Best Actor Nishwartha Bhalobasa

Notes and References

  1. News: Ananta Jalil now turns anchor . The Dhaka Tribune . 25 December 2014.
  2. News: ANANTA JALIL A Phenomenon or More? . 3 October 2013 . The Daily Star . 6 February 2018 . en.
  3. News: Faisal . Fahim . 10 May 2012 . bn:ডামি নয়, আমিই পাঁচতলা থেকে মাটিতে ঝাঁপ দিলাম : অনন্ত . http://www.banglanews24.com/detailsnews.php?nssl=64c06acc9a5858be426c2288782edd68&nttl=10052012110454 . banglanews24.com . bn . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921201048/http://www.banglanews24.com/detailsnews.php?nssl=64c06acc9a5858be426c2288782edd68&nttl=10052012110454 . 21 September 2013.
  4. News: 147 get CIP cards . The Daily Star . 4 October 2014.
  5. Web site: 39 businessmen get CIP status . Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association . 20 December 2013.
  6. News: Rahman . Md Fazlur . 8 January 2015 . The stellar rise of a garment maker . The Daily Star.
  7. Web site: 2014-03-07 . Ananta Jalil Bio, Wiki, Wife, Height & Net Worth Biographybd . 2024-01-18 . en-US.
  8. Josephites' Technovation'17 Saint Joseph Higher Secondary School_Ananta Jalil_AJ . 2017-07-15 . Ananta Jalil . 2024-05-24 . YouTube.
  9. News: Ananta Jalil and Barsha become Maxx Cola's brand ambassadors . Dhaka Tribune . en-US . 6 February 2018.
  10. News: Esha . Rifat Islam . 28 September 2012 . Most Welcome . . Dhaka . https://web.archive.org/web/20131014011528/http://newagebd.com/supliment.php?sid=120&id=884 . 14 October 2013 . 20 December 2013.
  11. News: 25 August 2012 . bn:মোস্ট ওয়েলকাম টিকেট নিয়ে মারামারি . Most Welcome hassle with tickets . http://www.dailyinqilab.com/august25/pdf/Bino+Corpo-25-08-12.pdf . Daily Inqilab . bn . https://web.archive.org/web/20120916110425/http://www.dailyinqilab.com/august25/pdf/Bino%2BCorpo-25-08-12.pdf . 16 September 2012 . dead.
  12. News: 28 December 2013 . 'Niswartha Bhalobasha' premiered in city . Priyo News . 20 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131219133414/http://news.priyo.com/2013/07/02/niswartha-bhalobasha-premiered-city-80144.html . 19 December 2013 . dead.
  13. News: 10 of the Top Films of 2013 . Dhaka Tribune.
  14. News: Ananta appears as police officer in Most Welcome 2 . . 10 November 2013 . 20 December 2013.
  15. Web site: 2022-07-13 . Barsha: 'Din: The Day' might be our last film . 2022-08-15 . www.dhakatribune.com . en.
  16. Web site: Arts & Entertainment Desk . 2022-10-16 . 'Netri: The Leader' will surprise you: Ananta Jalil . 2023-09-19 . The Daily Star . en.
  17. News: Ananta Jalil is the new brand ambassador of GP .
  18. News: Asif. Shahriar. 27 March 2013. Ananta-Barsha: End of Innings???. Priyo News. dead. 22 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20131219055224/http://news.priyo.com/2013/03/27/ananta-barsha-end-innings-70254.html. 19 December 2013.
  19. Web site: Barsha . Monsoon Films . 20 December 2013.
  20. Web site: 13 November 2017. Ananta and Barsha blessed with second son. live. 22 August 2021. Dhaka Tribune. https://web.archive.org/web/20171116234055/http://www.dhakatribune.com:80/showtime/2017/11/13/ananta-barsha-blessed-second-son/ . 16 November 2017 .
  21. Web site: 26 March 2013. Ananta, Barsha 'sign' divorce papers. live. 22 August 2021. bdnews24.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20130326125955/http://bdnews24.com/entertainment/2013/03/26/ananta-barsha-sign-divorce-papers . 26 March 2013 .
  22. Web site: 2013-03-26. আমি অনন্তকে তালাক দিতে চাইনি: বর্ষা. 2021-09-10. banglanews24.com. bn.
  23. Web site: 'আমাদের ডিভোর্স হয়নি' – বর্ষা. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130515013654/http://www.amaderbarisal.com/news/41611.aspx. 2013-05-15. 2021-09-10.
  24. Web site: 2019-09-24. নয় বছরে অনন্ত-বর্ষার যৌথ জীবন. 2021-09-10. চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন. en-US.
  25. Web site: Arts & Entertainment Desk . 2022-09-04 . Ananta reveals new film 'Kill Him' . 2022-07-20 . The Daily Star . en.
  26. Web site: 2022-09-05 . Kill Him: First look and teaser unveiled . 2022-10-06 . The Business Standard . en.
  27. Web site: প্রতিবেদক . সংবাদ প্রকাশ . 2023-11-15 . অনন্ত সিয়ামসহ ১০ নায়ককে নিয়ে মুক্তিযুদ্ধের সিনেমা . 2023-11-17 . songbadprokash.com . bn.
  28. Web site: Arts & Entertainment Desk . 2022-07-19 . Ananta reveals new film 'The Last Hope' . 2022-07-20 . The Daily Star . en.
  29. Web site: Ananta Jalil and Barsha win CJFB Performance Award . bangladeshinfo.com . 12 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150512051143/http://cp.bangladeshinfo.com/entertainment/cjfb-awards-conferred/ . 12 May 2015 . dead.
  30. Web site: bn:দর্শক ভোটে "বায়োস্কোপ বর্ষসেরা" ২০১৩ হয়েছেন যারাঃ . http://bioscopeblog.net/poll-page . Bioscopeblog.net . bn.