Hanif Sanket Explained

Hanif Sanket
Birth Name:A K M Hanif
Birth Date:23 October 1958
Birth Place:Barishal, Bangladesh
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Education:Engineering
Occupation:Television host, writer, producer, singer, voice actor
Years Active:1985 – present
Known For:Ityadi, Jodi Kichu Mone Na Koren
Awards:Ekushey Padak (2010)
Spouse:Sanjida Hanif

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]

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 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. News: 21 February 2010 . Language martyrs honoured . banglanews24.com . 9 November 2010.
  12. News: Hanif Sanket receives Poribesh Podok . . 27 May 2014.
  13. 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.