Ankush Hazra


Ankush Hazra is an Indian actor, dancer and television anchor who primarily works in Bengali cinema.Known for his portrayals of men often battling social norms. Having starred in over 26 films in his career, he has received several accolades including the Mahanayak Samman, conferred upon by the Government of West Bengal.
Hazra's first film was Kellafate, an action comedy film directed by Pijush Saha. His main success came with the masala film Idiot, through which he became one of the leading superstars of Bengali cinema. He received appraisals for his performance as a news reporter of Anandabazar Patrika in the political thriller Kanamachi directed by Raj Chakraborty, which marks the first collaboration between them. In 2014, he gained the huge following with the film Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay, an Indo-Bangla joint venture which was the biggest hit in his career at that point of time. Later his performance was also praised as a rising don in the multistarrer action thriller Zulfiqar directed by Srijit Mukherji, which emerged as the highest grossing Bengali film of 2016. He launched the film production house Ankush Hazra Motion Pictures on 15 August 2022. Since January 2022, he is serving as the Joint Secretary of the "West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum" along with fellow actor Diganta Bagchi.
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Acting career

2010-2020

Hazra caught the attention of film director Pijus Saha who starred him in his romantic comedy film Kellafate of Banner-Prince Entertainment P4. This film was also produced by Saha. Hazra was paired opposite newcomer Rupashree.
Later, Hazra starred in the Bengali romantic drama film Idiot of Eskay Movies, directed by Rajib Biswas. He returned with his next Bengali film Kanamachi. His next film was Ki Kore Toke Bolbo. Bibaho Obhijaan released on 21 June 2019.

2021-present

He did two promotional short films named Illusion and Enter View for the film Magic. His next film was the crime thriller FIR. He then had a guest appearance in Kishmish, Biye Bibhrat and Raktabeej. His film Savings Account released on ZEE5. After working in films like Savings Account, Ogo Bideshini, Uttwaraan and Bhoy, he appeared in romantic comedy films like Abar Bibaho Obhijaan and Love Marriage. His next film Kurban marked the 25th film of his career. In 2024, he played the titular role in the action thriller film Mirza: Part 1 - Joker. It also marked his debut as a producer.

Personal life

Hazra was born on 14 February in Bardhaman, West Bengal. He completed his education from Holy Rock School and East West Model School. He did B.B.A. from Heritage Academy. As of July 2020, Hazra is in a relationship with fellow actress Oindrila Sen.

Filmography

As actor

YearFilmRoleNotes
2010KellafateShibuDebut Film
2012IdiotSamrat
2013KanamachiAbir
2013KhiladiSuleman / Krishna
2014Ami Shudhu Cheyechi TomayAbhijeetIndo-Bangladesh joint venture
2015Romeo vs JulietRomeoIndo-Bangladesh joint venture
2015AashiquiRahulIndo-Bangladesh joint venture
2015Jamai 420Joy
2016Ki Kore Toke BolboAkash
2016Kelor KirtiApurbo
2016ZulfiqarAkhtar Ahmed
2016Haripada BandwalaHaripada
2017Ami Je Ke TomarAditya
2017Bolo Dugga MaikiSammyo
2018VillainJoy / Raja
2019Bibaho ObhijaanAnupam
2021MagicIndrajit
2021F.I.R No. 339/07/06ACP Abhrajit Dutta
2022Savings AccountAbhimanyu SenReleased on ZEE5
2022Ogo BideshiniAB "Anath Bondhu"
2022UttwaraanRudra MallikReleased on ZEE5
2023BhoyAyan RoyReleased on ZEE5
2023Love MarriageDipanjan Sanyal/Dipu/Bokai
2023Abar Bibaho ObhijaanAnupam
2023KurbanHasan25th Film
2024Mirza: Part 1 - JokerMirzaDebut as Producer
2025ChandrobindooArnab Martin
2025Raktabeej 2Dr. Sahil Choudhury / Munir Alam
2026Nari Choritro Bejay Jotil JhantuReleasing on January 2026
2026Mon Kharap
2027Santa Releasing on February 2026

Guest Appearance

YearFilmRoleDirectorNotes
2022KishmishHimselfRahul MukherjeeSpecial Appearance
2023Biye BibhratHimselfRaja ChandaSpecial Appearance
2023RaktabeejMunir AlamShiboprosad Mukherjee & Nandita RoySpecial Appearance
2025OmorshongiHimselfDibya ChatterjeeSpecial Appearance
2025Killbill SocietyHimselfSrijit MukherjiSpecial Appearance

Web series

YearWeb SeriesRoleDirectorPlatform
2020Case JaundiceMr. DasSubhankar ChattopadhyayHoichoi
2023ShikarpurKeshtoNirjhar MitraZEE5