Ilias Kanchan

‘Operation Jackpot’ eyes Victory Day premiere despite shooting delays

A new film titled “Operation Jackpot”, highlighting the daring guerrilla missions of naval commandos during a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s Liberation War, is currently in production. 

Ilias Kanchan steps down from National Film Award 2023 jury board

The jury board for the National Film Award 2023, initially composed of actor Ilias Kanchan, actress Aupee Karim, singer Nazmun Munira Nancy, and music director Prince Mahmud, has undergone a significant reshuffle. As of today, Monday, Ilias Kanchan has officially stepped down from his role on the board.

National Film Awards jury board members announced

A new set of jury board members has been announced who would be selecting the recipients for the National Film Award 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting disclosed this in a gazette published this evening.

Ilias Kanchan on rethinking film censorship framework

Following the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, widespread reforms are sweeping across the country. Every sector is changing, with new measures being implemented. The film industry is also poised to experience this wave of transformation. During Sheikh Hasina's tenure, several films were banned by the censor board, but now, the industry anticipates a shift in regulations and greater creative freedom.

Ilias Kanchan commends students for managing traffic during a crisis

For nearly a week, the streets of Dhaka have been operating without the proper traffic police force. In their absence, students have taken it upon themselves to manage traffic regulations across the capital, earning widespread praise from the city's residents. Among those joining the students in this effort is the renowned actor and chairman of the Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA), Ilias Kanchan.

Ilias Kanchan on Misha-Dipjol’s victory

Actor and current president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association (BFAA) Ilias Kanchan has extended his congratulations to the newly elected leaders, Misha Sawdagar and Monowar Hossain Dipjol. He shared his thoughts on the recently concluded election, on his social media platform.

Lights, camera, vote: Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association sets stage for 2024-26 election

The Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association (BFAA) is poised for its biennial election today, with 571 voters set to cast their ballots. Amongst them, 50 are new voters, reflecting a potential shift in the association's dynamics. This follows the landmark decision in the previous election where the Ilias Kanchan-Nipun Akter panel secured victory and reinstated voting rights to 103 previously excluded artistes, signaling winds of change within the association.

Ilias Kanchan bids farewell to Film Artistes' Association amidst frustration and sorrow

The tenure of the current committee of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association is nearing its end. Accordingly, the new date for the 2024-26 committee election has been finalised. It is scheduled to take place on April 19 at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). In anticipation of this, both current and former leaders of the association are busy forming panels.

Ilias Kanchan, Shakib Khan unwilling to run in Film Artistes Association election

Meanwhile, it has also been confirmed that Dipjol will contest from a separate panel.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

‘Operation Jackpot’ eyes Victory Day premiere despite shooting delays

A new film titled “Operation Jackpot”, highlighting the daring guerrilla missions of naval commandos during a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s Liberation War, is currently in production. 

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

Ilias Kanchan steps down from National Film Award 2023 jury board

The jury board for the National Film Award 2023, initially composed of actor Ilias Kanchan, actress Aupee Karim, singer Nazmun Munira Nancy, and music director Prince Mahmud, has undergone a significant reshuffle. As of today, Monday, Ilias Kanchan has officially stepped down from his role on the board.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

National Film Awards jury board members announced

A new set of jury board members has been announced who would be selecting the recipients for the National Film Award 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting disclosed this in a gazette published this evening.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

Ilias Kanchan on rethinking film censorship framework

Following the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, widespread reforms are sweeping across the country. Every sector is changing, with new measures being implemented. The film industry is also poised to experience this wave of transformation. During Sheikh Hasina's tenure, several films were banned by the censor board, but now, the industry anticipates a shift in regulations and greater creative freedom.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Ilias Kanchan commends students for managing traffic during a crisis

For nearly a week, the streets of Dhaka have been operating without the proper traffic police force. In their absence, students have taken it upon themselves to manage traffic regulations across the capital, earning widespread praise from the city's residents. Among those joining the students in this effort is the renowned actor and chairman of the Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA), Ilias Kanchan.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Ilias Kanchan on Misha-Dipjol’s victory

Actor and current president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association (BFAA) Ilias Kanchan has extended his congratulations to the newly elected leaders, Misha Sawdagar and Monowar Hossain Dipjol. He shared his thoughts on the recently concluded election, on his social media platform.

April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

Lights, camera, vote: Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association sets stage for 2024-26 election

The Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association (BFAA) is poised for its biennial election today, with 571 voters set to cast their ballots. Amongst them, 50 are new voters, reflecting a potential shift in the association's dynamics. This follows the landmark decision in the previous election where the Ilias Kanchan-Nipun Akter panel secured victory and reinstated voting rights to 103 previously excluded artistes, signaling winds of change within the association.

March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024

Ilias Kanchan bids farewell to Film Artistes' Association amidst frustration and sorrow

The tenure of the current committee of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association is nearing its end. Accordingly, the new date for the 2024-26 committee election has been finalised. It is scheduled to take place on April 19 at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). In anticipation of this, both current and former leaders of the association are busy forming panels.

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

Ilias Kanchan, Shakib Khan unwilling to run in Film Artistes Association election

Meanwhile, it has also been confirmed that Dipjol will contest from a separate panel.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Ilias Kanchan returns to television

Ilias Kanchan, the president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA), has had a long and prosperous career in cinema. He recently assumed the role of president of cinema artistes and excitingly, he will be appearing in an upcoming TV drama.