Ilias Kobra
Bangladeshi film actor (born 1961)
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Mohammad Ilias (Popularly known as Ilias Kobra) (born 20 January 1961) is a Bangladeshi film actor. He usually plays supporting negative roles in films. He made his acting debut in the 1987 film Maruk Shah, directed by Masud Parvez. In a career spanning more than two decades, Elias Cobra has acted in more than 500 films.[1][2] During the 1990s, he became popular for playing negative roles in martial arts action films opposite many leading actors, including Rubel and Ratan Talukdar. Besides acting, he produced film Bhaiya Number One. He also served as the Sports and Cultural Secretary of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association (BFAA). He is the current vice-president of the organization. [3]
Elias Kobra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 January 1961 (age 65) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Birth & Personal life
He was born as Mohammad Elias on 20 January 1961 in Noakhaliyapara, Baharchhara Union, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Before joining the film industry, he was a martial arts instructor. He ran martial arts training centers in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar and Dhaka.
Career
Elias Kobra made his acting debut in Sohel Rana's film Maruk Shah in 1986. Danny Sidak also played a villain with him at the time. Before coming to the movies, Elias Cobra ran a martial arts school. He has mostly worked in martial arts movies.[4] He came from Burma (now Myanmar) to learn martial arts. He has acted in many films as a worthy rival to the kung fu hero Rubel, and has also appeared alongside Ratan Talukder in films such as Bojro Musthi (1989) and Lompot (1996).[5][6][7] So far, he has acted in more than five hundred movies.[8]
He won the 2000 Shilpi Samiti election for the post of Sports-Cultural Secretary.[9][10][11]
Selected movies
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Maruk Shah |
| 1997 | Shant Ken Mastan |
| 1997 | Bhand |
| 1999 | Mugher Mulluk |
| 2000 | Lund Bhand |
| 2001 | Chairman |
| 2002 | Major Saheb |
| 2005 | City Terror |
| 2006 | Bullet |
| 2006 | Chachchu |
| 2007 | Priya Amar Priya |
| 2009 | Thekao Andolan |
| 2010 | Hai Prem Hai Bhalobasha |
| 2010 | Search – The Search |
| 2011 | Wanted |
| 2011 | Boss Number One |
| 2015 | Dui Prithibi |
| 2016 | Musafir |
Ilias Kobra Market
On both sides of the paved road in Baharchhara, there is a market named Elias Kobra Market, with 45 shops. The market sells daily household goods as well as locally produced fish, vegetables, betel leaves, coconuts and seasonal fruits. The market was established in 2015.[12]
