Ankush Hazra

Ankush Hazra (born 14 February) is an Indian actor, producer, dancer and television personality who primarily works in Bengali cinema. Having starred in 26 films over his career, his accolades include several awards with the Mahanayak Samman in 2023, given 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 (2012), 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 (2013) 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 (2014), 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 (2016) directed by Srijit Mukherji, which emerged as the highest grossing Bengali film (A-rated) of 2016. He launched the film production house Ankush Hazra Motion Pictures on 15 August 2022.

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 (2022), Ogo Bideshini (2022), Uttwaraan (2022) and	Bhoy (2023), he appeared in romantic comedy films like Abar Bibaho Obhijaan (2023) and Love Marriage (2023). 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.