Hanif Sanket
Bangladeshi media personality
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Hanif Sanket (born 23 October 1962) [citation needed][1][failed verification] born as A.K.M. Hanif is a Bangladeshi television host, writer, producer, comedian, voice actor singer.[2][3]
October 23, 1962
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| Born | A K M Hanif October 23, 1962 Barishal, Bangladesh |
| Occupations | Television host, writer, producer, singer, voice actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Known for | Ityadi, Jodi Kichu Mone Na Koren |
| Spouse | Sanjida Hanif |
| Children |
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| Awards | Ekushey Padak (2010) Independence Award (2026) |
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 magazine and 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]
Social Contribution
For over 30 years, he has addressed social issues through the television program Ityadi. Each episode highlights contemporary events and controversies, often using humor and visual segments. Various surveys, including one conducted by the BBC, have reported the program’s popularity, with some indicating that a significant proportion of television viewers in the country watch the show. [11]
Acting and Vocalist
Plays he starred in:
- 'Kusum' – Director Humayun Ahmed.
Films starring:
- 'Agman' (1988) – as a villain.
- 'Wife of Champa Danga'.
- "Dhaka-86".
Singers in Films:
- 'First Love' – Director AJ Mintoo. The first lyrics of the song – 'Tu tu tu tu tu ta ra Marzina's father markamara'.
Awards
- Independence Award (2026)[13][14]
- Ekushey Padak for social activities (2010)[15]
- National Poribesh Padak for environmental awareness activities (2014)[16]
- Meril Prothom Alo Awards best television magazine.[17]
Also, he has received many awards at home and abroad.
Personal life
Sanket's father Abdul Hakim Hawladar was a police officer. Sanket grew up with 2 older brothers, 1 older sister and 2 younger sisters. His younger sister Jahanara Begum died on 31 December 2022, due to brain hemorrhage.
Sanket is married to Sanjida Hanif. He has one son Sadman Rafid Fagun and one daughter, Sindida Hanif Bornona. In 2022, Sanket threw a big wedding for his son Fagun where several prominent figures such as Zahid Hasan, Sadia Islam Mou, Mir Sabbir, Tanvin Sweety, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Tareen Jahan, Chanchal Chowdhury, Deepa Khandakar, Kumar Bishwajit, Robi Chowdhury, Dilshad Nahar Kona and many more people attended the wedding.
