# Jeetu Ahsan

Jeetu Ahsan or Jitu Ahsan (born Syed Ashek Ali on 12 September 1977) is a Bangladeshi actor. The son of actor Syed Ahsan Ali, popularly known as Sydney, and educator Suraiya Ahsan, Ahsan made his acting debut as a child artist in Mustafizur Rahman's 'Ekti Shetur Golpo' (1982) in Bangladesh Television. As an adult, Ahsan professionally entered the acting arena with Abdullah Al Mamun's soap opera "Joar Bhata" in the year 2000. "Joar Bhata" was the first soap opera in the country in which Ahsan portrayed an anti-hero character and was immediately recognised as an upcoming talent. Throughout his career, Ahsan has ventured many anti-hero characters and received much applause. Esteemed Actor Humayun Faridee termed Ahsan as the best and the most talented of the contemporary actors. He received “RTV STAR AWARD” in 2014 as BEST ACTOR. He acted in a pivotal character of the highly acclaimed seven national award winner movie “Gohin Baluchor” in 2016. Among his notable works are “Shaola”, “Andhokarer Biruddhe”, “Jowar Bhata”, “Tobuo Protikkha”, “Nouka Dubi”, “Gohiney”, “Elebele”. He is also a member of "Aranyak Nattadal" in theater.

## Early life and background

Jeetu Ahsan was born on 12 September 1977 in Dhaka to legendary actor of Bengali drama and film, Syed Ahsan Ali and educator Suraiya Ahsan. Jeetu Ahsan's father Syed Ahsan Ali, popularly known as Sidney, was the first national award winning actor in Bangladesh Television (BTV). Ahsan's paternal grandfather was Syed Mohammed Ali, a Zamindar and his maternal grandfather was Moulovi Emdad Ali, a District Magistrate during British India.
Ahsan attended Sunbeams school, St. Joseph Higher Secondary School and Notre Dame College in Dhaka. He finished his undergraduate (BBA) and graduate (MBA) program from North South University, Dhaka.

## Acting career
### Child (1982–1994)

Jeetu Ahsan entered the world of acting in 1982 as a child artist following the footsteps of his father, Syed Ahsan Ali Sydney. His first drama was ‘Ekti Shetur Golpo’ broadcast on Bangladesh Television in 1982. From 1982 to 1994, Ahsan acted in 10 single episode dramas, one serial drama in Bangladesh Television (BTV) and one film titled Laal Balloon.

### Professional expansion (2000–present)

Ahsan got his professional breakthrough in Abdullah Al Mamun's first soap opera in the country “Joar Bhata” in the year 2000 sharing screen with big names such as Abdullah Al Mamun, Ferdousi Majumdar, Tareen, Shahiduzzaman Selim etc. Ahsan played an anti-hero character in Joar Bhata. Ahsan's performance was widely appreciated and he started getting offers from big name production houses and directors such as Humayun Faridee, Afzal Hossain, Badrul Anam Saud, Suborna Mustafa, Nahid Ahmed Piyal, Mohon Khan, Akhter Ferdous Rana to name a few.
After his professional inception in the year 2000, Ahsan was extensively involved in soap operas, mega serials, telefilms and single episode dramas and has worked in all television channels. Romantic, villainous, social, double roles, urban, rural Ahsan has ventured in multifaceted characters. His acting skills gained him much appreciation, the media tagging him as a ‘Versatile’ actor. During his mother's ailment in 2018 and death in 2019, Ahsan worked in very few plays.

### Film

Ahsan made his debut on the silver screen with the film “Gohin Baluchor” directed by Badrul Anam Soud. Ahsan played the crucial antagonist role in the movie. The movie was highly acclaimed and went on to win seven national awards. Apart from Bangladesh, the movie was also released in USA and Canada. The film was highly appreciated among the Bengali communities abroad. Apart from ‘Gohin Baluchor’, Ahsan acted as a child artist in a short film titled “Laal Belloon” in 1984.

## Personal life

In family life, Ahsan married Taskina Islam in 2003 and together they have two children Syeda Adiba Ali and Syed Abrar Ali.

## Television appearances
### Dramas, telefilms, serials and soap operas

Notable Drama List :
| Year | Title | Director | Co-artist | Broadcast Chanel | Notes |
| 1982 | Ekti Shetur Golpo | Mostafizur Rahman | Syed Ahsan Ali (Sidney) | BTV | Drama |
| 1984 | Pearl | Mostafizur Rahman | Syed Ahsan Ali (Sidney) | BTV | Drama |
| 1984 | Shesh Manusher Thikana | Syed Siddiq Hossain | Syed Ahsan Ali (Sidney) | BTV | Drama |
| 1985 | Shat Jon Jatri | Mostafizur Rahman | Syed Ahsan Ali (Sidney) | BTV | Drama |
| 1990 | Jonaki Jole | Zia Ansari | Syed Ahsan Ali (Sidney) | BTV | Drama Serial |
| 1993 | Upotkuto Chai | Syed Siddiq Hossain | Apu Sarkar | BTV | Drama |
| 1995 | Ek Nokkttoter Niche | Syed Siddiq Hossain | Rubina Parvin Runa | BTV | Drama |
| 1996 | Khela Bittngar Khela | Syed Ahsan Ali | Tonima Hamid | BTV | Drama |
| 2000 | Joar Bhata | Abdullah Al Mamun | Ishita, Tareen | Channel I | Soap Opera |
| 2001 | Shokhi Tumi Kaar | Abdullah Al Mamun | Ishita | BTV | Drama |
| 2001 | Tahar Namti Ronjona | Suborna Mustafa | Linsa | Boishaki TV | Drama |
| 2001 | Amor Priyo Bandhobi | BulBul Zilani | Tavner Sweety | NTV | Telefilm |
| | Attoprakash | Arun Chowdhury | Jaya Ahsan | ETV | Serial |
| 2002 | Shomudro Shimnay | Mohan Khan | Tareen, Jaya Ahsan | BTV | Drama Serial |
| 2002 | Home Video | Akhter, Ferdous, Rana | Isitta, Jahid Hasan | ETV | Drama |
| 2002 | Shobuj Gram Shamol Chaya | Fazlur Rahman | Sumaiya Shimu | BTV | Serial |
| 2003 | Baba | Abdullah Al mamun | Ishita, Tareen, Abullah Al Mamun | ATN | Soap Opera |
| 2003 | Shokhi Tumi Kar | Abdullah Al Mamun | Abdullah Al mamun, Ferdousi Majumdar | BTV | Drama |
| 2003 | Shompurno Rongin Natok | Mohon Khan | Nadia Ahmed, Mahfuz Ahmed | BTV | Serial |
| 2003 | Tobuo Protikkha | Humayun Faridee | Suborna Mustafa, Humayun Faridee, Purnima | NTV | Telefilm |
| 2004 | Chondrogrostha | Humayun Faridee | Sumaiya Shimu, Humayun Faridee | NTV | Telefilm |
| 2004 | Kochoripana | Taher, Shipon | Deepa Khondokar | ATN | Drama |
| 2004 | Shuborna Rekha Dekhte Giye | Ashraful Alam Ripon | Sumaiya Shimu | NTV | Drama |
| 2004 | Phire Ashbar Pothe | Amlan Biswas | Sharmin Shila | Bangla Vision | Drama |
| 2004 | Shondehatit | Rawnak Alm | Tamalika Karmakar | Boishkhi | Drama |
| 2004 | Shunne Boshobash | Sohel Arman | Srabosti, Tinni | Channel One | Drama |
| 2004 | Bon Manush | Nahid Ahmed, Piyal | | NTV | Drama |
| 2004 | Khesharot | Nashin | Nadia | ATN | Drama |
| 2005 | Sheola | Akhter Ferdous Rana | Sumaiya Shimu, Raisul Islam Asad | NTV | Soap Opera |
| 2005 | Koto Chena Koto Ochena | Ashraful, Ripon | Mir Sabbir | ATN | Soap Opera |
| 2005 | Pigeon Blood Ruby | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Mim | NTV | Drama |
| 2005 | Ontorgoto Rokter Bhitore | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Kusum Shikdar | NTV | Drama |
| 2005 | Apuranta | Shamima Akther Baby | Suborna Mustafa, Rumana | ATN | Drama |
| 2005 | Shada Kalo | Aporno Anwar | Mosharrof Karim | ATN | Drama Serial |
| 2005 | Jhut Jhamela | Munir Chowdury | Intekhab Dinar Rumana | NTV | Serial |
| 2005 | Sporsher Baire | Shahiduzzaman Selim | Sanjida Priti | NTV | Soap Opera |
| 2005 | Arshi | Tonmoy, Tansen | Sumaiya Shimu | Channel i | Drama Serial |
| 2005 | Alokngor | Saidul Anam Tutul | Moushumi Nag | ATN | Soap Opera |
| 2005 | Ek Akasher Tara | Ejaj Munna | Tisha, Joy | Channel I | Soap Opera |
| 2005 | Ghun Poka | Tareq Mintu | Deepa Khondokar | ATN Bangla | Soap Opera |
| 2006 | Je Jibon Jonakir | Shahin, Shadhin | Monir Khan, Shimul, Ohona | ETV | Telefilm |
| 2006 | Probhashok Theke Professor | Nahid Ahmed, Piyal | Aupee Karim | Bangla Vision | Drama |
| 2006 | Somukh Akash | Kabir Babu | Suborna Mustafa, Chadni | ATN | Drama |
| 2006 | Aj Dinti kemon jabe | Saeed Rinku | Orsha | ATN | Drama |
| 2006 | Mon Jekhane | Azizul Hakim | Srabonti, Azizul Hakim | Channel I | Drama |
| 2006 | Alo Amar Alo | Abul Hayat | Aupee Karim | BTV | Serial |
| 2006 | Durer Tumi | Kaushik Shankar Das | Tisha | Channel One | Telefilm |
| 2006 | Fapor | Rajibul Islam Rajib | Nadia Ahmed | ETV | Drama |
| 2006 | Ondhokarer Biruddhe | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Kushum Shikdar, Tahmina Sultana Mou | NTV | Drama |
| 2006 | Shudhu Alapon | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Aupee Karim | NTV | Drama |
| 2006 | Badol Barishone | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Kushum Shikdar | Bangla Vision | Drama |
| 2006 | Body Gard | Tonmoy Tansen | Tony Dias, Richi | RTV | Drama |
| 2006 | Urchey Achol Dropodir | Mohan Khan | Farzana Ria, Mir Sabbir | ATN | Telefilm |
| 2006 | Ekti Shundor Shokal | Humyun Fardee | Mir Sabbir, Sumaiya Shimu | NTV | Telefilm |
| 2006 | Rajar Golpo Shesh | Shamima Akthar Baby | Suborna Mustafa | NTV | Telefilm |
| 2006 | Cinemar Golpa | Mohan Khan | Tania Ahmed | ATN | Telefilm |
| 2006 | Shopna Jatra | Abul Hayat | Natasha, Hayat, Towkir Ahmed | NTV | Serial |
| 2006 | Ek Jonme | Abdullah Al Mamun | Tareen | ATN | Soap Opera |
| 2006 | Monbari | Syed Shakil | Srabonti | Channel I | Serial |
| 2007 | Nirob Kosto | Azizul Hakim | Jaya Ahsan, Bonna Mirza | Channel I | Drama |
| 2007 | Manobjomin | Murad Parvez | Apurbo, Sohana Saba | NTV | Soap Opera |
| 2007 | Batasher Gran | Mahfuz Ahmed | Tareen, Mahfuz Ahmed | ATN | Telefilm |
| 2007 | Esho | Chayanika Chowdhury | Tareen | RTV | Drama |
| 2007 | Amor Jochona Dine | Tania Ahmed | Tinni, Suborna, Mustafa | ATN | Telefilm |
| 2007 | Attoshon Nighdo Ekjon | Monir Hossain | Farah Ruma | Bangla Vision | Drama |
| 2007 | Ebong Otopor | Humayun Faridee | Sumaiya Shimu | NTV | Drama |
| 2007 | Ektiraat Kichu Kotha | Kaushik Shankar Das | Tareen | ATN | Drama |
| 2007 | Bhalo Basha Mondo Basha | S.H. Hoque, Olik | Sumaiya Shimu | NTV | Serial |
| 2007 | Rongial Bao | Sayed Shakil | Sraboni | ATN | Soap Opera |
| 2007 | Chera Patar Kabbo | S.A. Hoque Lik | Toukir Ahmed | ATN | Drama |
| 2007 | Nouka Dubi | Nahid Ahmed, Piyal | Kusum Shikdar, Aupee Karim | Channel I | Soap Opera |
| 2007 | Khuje Pete Chai | Zia Raihan | Saberi Alom | NTV | Drama |
| 2007 | Sukh Shabore Door Shatar | Humayun Faridee | Humayun Faridee, Momo | ATN | Drama |
| 2008 | Nirbashone | Badrul Anam Soud | Bonna Mirza | RTV | Telefilm |
| 2008 | Dolls House | Badrul Anam Soud | Santida, Pritti | ATN | Soap Opera |
| 2008 | Ekti Sucidal Note O Koekti Ghotna | Rulion Rahman | Bonna Mirza | Boishakhi TV | Drama |
| 2008 | Soshomatpo Upakkhan | Shahin Shadhin | Tarren, Monir Khan, Shimol | Bangla Vision | Drama |
| 2008 | Kushum O Kit | Afzal Hossain | Tisha | Channel I | Telefilm |
| 2008 | Srikhol | Mohhammad Noman | Badhon | Bangla Vision | Drama |
| 2008 | Pothee Jete Jete | Humayun Faridee | Humayan Faridee, Jahid Hasan, Sumiya Shimu | NTV | Telefilm |
| 2009 | Shimanto | Badrul, Anam, Soud | Suborna Mustafa | Desh TV | Soap Opera |
| 2009 | Tokhon Hemonto | Humyan Fridee | Humayun Faridee Mou | Boishahkhi TV | Soap Opera |
| 2009 | Star | Tania Ahmed | Tinni, Mamunur Rashid | ATN Bangla | Drama |
| 2009 | Chokh | Humayun Faridee | Humayun Faridee, Mou | RTV | Telefilm |
| 2009 | Pocket Shabdhan | Anonno Emon | Prova | RTV | Drama |
| 2009 | Bhara Bari Bara Bari | Humayan Faridee | Sumaiya Shimu | ATN | Serial |
| | Nineteen Twenty | Hridi Haq | Sreyoshi | Ekhushey TV | Soap Opera |
| 2010 | Gohine | Badrul Anam Soud | Suborna Mustafa, Sabbir Alam | Desh TV | Soap Opera |
| 2010 | Nodiite Ondhokar | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Richi Solaiman | Desh TV | Serial |
| 2010 | Dokkhinyoner Din | Sajjad Shumon | Sumaiya Shimu | NTV | Soap Opera |
| 2010 | Atongkito Raat | Shomia Akther Baby | Mimo | Boishkhi TV | Drama |
| 2010 | porahoto | Hmauyn Faridee | Humayun Faridee, Sumiya Shim | Boishkhi TV | Telefilm |
| 2011 | Jogajog | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Kushum Shikdar | Channel I | Soap Opera |
| 2011 | The circle | Tuhin Obonto | Sumaiya Shimu | NTV | Drama |
| 2011 | Eka | Nahid Ahmed, Piyal | Aupee Karim | Channel I | Drama |
| 2011 | Paharer chaya Patader Gaan | Abu Raihan jewel | Sumiay Shimu | NTV | Telefilm |
| 2012 | Gronthikgon kohe | Badrul Anam Soud | Suborna Mustafa | Channel I | Soap Opera |
| 2012 | Jhorer rate | Chaynika Chowdury | Richie Solamian | Bangla Vision | Drama |
| 2012 | Ulto Gatha | Mujibul Haque Khokon | Bijori Barkatullah | RTV | Drama |
| 2012 | Ragini | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Aporna | NTV | Drama |
| 2012 | Anuradha | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Brishti | Channel I | Drama |
| 2013 | Nishshokgo Pankouri | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Nadia Ahmed Orsha | BTV | Drama |
| 2013 | Bekar Ek Car Theke Je Golper Shuru | Syed Jamim | Suborna Mustafa | Boishakhi TV | Drama |
| 2013 | Kiron | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Kusum Shikdar | Channel I | Drama |
| 2014 | Mayar Khela | Rulin Rahman | Richie Solamain | RTV | Soap Opera |
| 2014 | Hashemer prottaborton | Saidul Anam Tutul | Chonda | ATN Bangla | Drama |
| 2014 | Rodelar Glopa | S.A. Haque Olik | Moushumi | Bangla Vision | Drama |
| 2014 | Konok | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Aporna | NTV | Telefilm |
| 2015 | Fele Asha Laal Golap | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Raishul Islam Asad | Channel I | Drama |
| 2015 | Adorsho Karigor | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Deepa Khonkal | Channel I | Drama |
| 2015 | Somukh Akash | Kabir Babu | Suborna, Phijush Chadni, Jeni, Mahima | Boishakhi TV | Drama |
| 2015 | Shuknogor Apartment | Arun Chowdhury | Ishita | ATN Bangla | Soap Opera |
| 2016 | Omia | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Mim | Channel I | Drama |
| 2016 | The Circle | Tuhin Obonta | Sumaiya Shimu | NTV | Drama |
| 2016 | Just Married | Rahmatullah Tuhin | Nadia Ahmed | SATV | Drama |
| 2016 | Dak Diya she Jay | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Mim | Channel I | Drama |
| 2016 | Puturajoggo | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Sharmin Joha Shasi | Desh TV | Drama |
| 2016 | Bissas Ebong Otopor | Alvi Ahmed | Purnima | NTV | Telefilm |
| 2016 | Anotorjatra | Badrul Anam Soud | Suborna Mustafa, Dilara Zaman | ETV | Soap Opera |
| 2016 | Mon tar Shongkhini | Badrul Anam Soud | Mou | RTV | Telefilm |
| 2016 | Antorjatra | Badrul Anam Saud | Suborna Mustafa, Dilara Zaman | Ekushey TV | Soap Opera |
| 2017 | Manbhonjon | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Israt Jahn Chatti | Channel I | Drama |
| 2017 | Khujepite chai | Zia Raihan | Himi, Saberi Alam | NTV | Drama |
| 2018 | Tomar Onna Jager Shokna | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Mantasha | Channel I | Drama |
| 2018 | Juger Porosh Pathor | Chayanika Chowdhury | Suborna Mustafa, Deepa Khandokar | GTV | Drama |
| 2018 | Fele Jawa Rumal Khani | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Tareen | Channel I | Drama |
| 2018 | Osomapto Upakkhan | Monir Khan Shimul | Tarin | | Drama |
| 2019 | Lukochuri Lukochori Glopo | Badrul Anam Soud | Nilanjona Nila | BTV | Soap Opera |
| 2019 | Oporichita | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Sarwat Azad Brishti | Channel I | Drama |
| 2020 | Joutho Projojona | Maznun Mijan | Dipa Khandakar, Susoma | Chanel I | Telefilm |
| 2020 | Tomarei Jeno Valobashiyachi | Nahid Ahmed Piyal | Toya | Channel I Tv | Telefilm |
| 2021 | Ekhane Keu Thake Na | Animesh Aich | Bhabna, Shahiduzzaman selim | BTV | Opera |
| 2021 | Bokuler Ayna | Jewel Sharif | Nadia Ahmed | BTV | Telefilm |

### Filmography

Notable Film :
| Year | Title | Director | Co-artist |
| 1985 | Lal Balloon | Abdul Latif Bachchu | Joy, Jhilam, Ridwan, Apu, Tapu, Black Anwar and Syed Ahsan Ali Sydney |
| 2017 | Gohin Baluchor | Badrul Anam Saud | Abu Hurayra Tanvir, Jannatun Noor Moon, Neelanjona Neela |
| 2024 | Shoroter Joba | Kusum Sikder | Yash Rohan, Kusum Sikder |

## Awards and achievements

For his role in the drama serial ‘Mayar Khela’ (2014), Ahsan won the RTV Star Award for Best Actor.
| Year | Award | Drama Name | Category | Result | Note |
| 2014 | RTV STAR AWARD” | ‘Mayar Khela’ | BEST ACTOR | Won | |