Happy Birthday Ilias Kanchan

 
Today (December 24) is Bangladesh's evergreen actor Ilias Kanchan's 65th birthday.

The founder and chairman of 'Nirapad Sharak Chai' (we demand safe road) or (Nischa), was born on December 24, 1956, in Karimganj, Kishoreganj to father Abdul and mother Sharufa Khatun.

He was very much fond of about the media world since his early life. He acted already in more than 300 movies throughout his career.

He was a brilliant student, completed HSC from Kabi Nazrul College in 1975. At first, admitted at Jagannath University but he left the university as, got a chance in Dhaka University in Sociology although he did not continue his study here. He wanted to be a doctor in early life, but he made his career in the showbiz arena with successfully. 

Ilias Kanchan made debut in the film industry with the film 'Bashundhara' in 1977. Then, he acted in various commercially successful movies and added a dimension in the Dhallywood film industry with his acting quality.

'Beder Meye Joshna' is the most popular film, acted by Kanchan. In 1989, he acted in this film and made a history in the Dhallywood film industry.  The most commercial success film is still a mythical story in Dhallywood. In the film directed by Tojammel Haque Bakul, Kanchan was tied with Anju Ghosh.

Ilias Kanchan is involved in various social in Bangladesh for his social work attempt, he well-known around the country and acclaimed by the people. He promotes a social movement for a safe road in the country in banner 'Nirapad Sharak Chai' (we demand safe road).

He is the hero who launched a social movement in the country named 'Nirapad Sharak Chai' being experienced by a terrific road accident, in this accident his wife Jahanara Kanchan died in 1993.

--- AA Liton Sarker Badol, AA