# Ilias Kanchan

Idris Ali (born 24 December 1956), known by his stage name Ilias Kanchan, is a Bangladeshi actor and activist. He appeared in more than 350 films during the 1980s and 1990s. He earned Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2021), Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Parineeta (1986) and Best Supporting Actor for Shasti (2005). He is a road safety activist in Bangladesh. He was awarded Ekushey Padak for his social service by the Government of Bangladesh in 2018. He was the former President of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association, the organisation of local film artists.

## Early life

Kanchan was born in Ashutipara, Karimganj, Kishoreganj to Abdul Ali and Shorufa Khatun. He completed his higher secondary degree from Kabi Nazrul Government College in 1975. He graduated from the University of Dhaka from Department of Sociology.

## Career

Kanchan debuted his acting career in 1977 through his performance in the film Boshundhora directed by Subhash Dutta. In 2015, he acted in a children's film Ghuri, produced by Cinevision Bangladesh and written and directed by filmmaker Zafar Firoze.
On 28 January 2022, Kanchan became the president of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association for 2022–24 term after getting 191 votes. His rival, Misha Sawdagor, got 148 votes.

## Personal life

Kanchan's first wife, Jahanara Kanchan, died in a road accident on 22 October 1993. He himself has survived a road accident in 1989. He then established a social movement Nirapad Sarak Chai (We Demand Safe Road). In 2017, the Government of Bangladesh declared October 22 as the National Road Safety Day. Together they had a daughter, Israt Jahan Ima, and a son, Mirajul Moin Joy. Kanchan later married actress Parveen Sultana Diti which ended in divorce.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Director | Co-actors |
| 1977 | Bashundhara | Zahed | Subhash Dutta | |
| 1978 | Dumurer Phul | | Subhash Dutta | |
| 1979 | Shundori | Kanchan | Amzad Hossain | Bobita, Anwar Hossain, Anwara Begum |
| 1979 | Sikander | Shamim | | |
| 1980 | Shesh Uttor | Rahman | | |
| 1981 | Kalmilata | Oli | | Sohel Rana |
| 1982 | Nalish | | | |
| 1982 | Boro Barir Meye | | | |
| 1983 | Mohona: The Mouth of a River | | | |
| 1984 | Abhijan | Ratan | | |
| 1985 | Tin Konya | | | |
| 1985 | Insaaf | | | |
| 1986 | Hum Ek Hayn | | | |
| 1986 | Tauba | | | |
| 1986 | Parineeta | Shekhar Roy | | |
| 1986 | Bishkonnar Prem | | | |
| 1987 | Protirodh | | | |
| 1987 | Dayee Ke? | Faruk | | |
| 1987 | Sahajatri | | | |
| 1988 | Adil | | | |
| 1988 | Hushiar | | | |
| 1988 | Zabardast | | | |
| 1988 | Bheja Chokh | Jibon | | |
| 1989 | Bidhata | | | |
| 1989 | Durnam | | | |
| 1989 | Nikah | | | |
| 1989 | Beder Meye Josna | Prince Shahjada Anwar | Tozammel Haque Bokul | Anju Ghosh, Shawkat Akbar, Prabir Mitra |
| 1989 | Boner Moto Bon | | | |
| 1990 | Ghor Amar Ghor | | | |
| 1990 | Apon Ghor | | | |
| 1990 | Ankhi Milon | Milon | | |
| 1991 | Swashur Bari | | | |
| 1991 | Rajar Meye Bedeni | | | |
| 1991 | Nayjuddho | | | |
| 1991 | Bap Beta 420 | | | |
| 1991 | Streer Paona | Robin | | |
| 1991 | Ochena | Akash Ahmed | | |
| 1992 | Maa Mati Desh | | | |
| 1992 | Chakor | | | |
| 1992 | Radha Krishna | Krishna | Matin Rahman | |
| 1992 | Beporowa | Milon | | |
| 1992 | Premer Protidaan | | Fazal Ahmed Benazir | Shuchorita, Diti, Sohel Chowdhury, Shawkat Akbar, Sharmili Ahmed, Syed Hasan Imam, Dildar, Nasir Khan |
| 1992 | Sipahi | | Kazi Hayat | Champa, Manna |
| 1993 | Voyangkor Saat Din | | | |
| 1994 | Golapi Ekhon Dhakay | Oli | | |
| 1994 | Commander | Biplob | | Suborna Mustafa, Humayun Faridi |
| 1995 | Adorer Sontan | Raju | Amzad Hossain | |
| 1996 | Swajan | | Sohanur Rahman Sohan | Moushumi, Rubel |
| 1997 | Ondho Bhalobasha | | | |
| | Shonkho Mala | | Tozammel Haque Bokul | Anju Ghosh |
| | Doya Maya | | | Alamgir, Diti, Kabori, Mahmud Koli |
| | Shei Toofan | | Hafiz Uddin | Popy |
| | Nirontor | | | Shabnur |
| | Atto Biswas | Servant | M. M. Sarkar | Diti, Amit Hasan |
| | Sohrab Rustom | Sohrab | | Wasimul Bari Rajib |
| | Banasree | | | |
| | Body Guard | | Champa | |
| | Bachar Lorai | | | Diti |
| | Amma | | | Diti |
| 2001 | Chairman | | Montazur Rahman Akbar | Rituparna Sengupta, Dipjol |
| 2003 | Ora Shahoshi | | | |
| | Kalu Gunda | | | |
| | Mone Rekho Prithibi | | | |
| | Munafik | | | Omar Sani, Shahnaz |
| | Golaguli | | Siddik Jamal Nantu | Omar Sani, Moushumi |
| | Tyag | | | |
| | Shot Manush | | | |
| | Chorom Aghat | | | |
| | Baba Amar Baba | | | Ferdous Ahmed, Moushumi |
| | Ashol Paisha | | | Bapparaj, Diti |
| | Bod Sudrot | | | Shabnaz, Imran |
| | Ai Niye Songshar | | | Omar Sani, Diti |
| | Meyer Odhikar | | | Amin Khan, Diti |
| | Bhai Keno Ashami | | | Amin Khan, Ditti |
| | Mohoth | | | Omar Sani, Shahnaz |
| | Mukho Mukhi | | Malek Afsary | Munmun, Amin khan, Moyuri |
| 2004 | Shasti | Dukhi Ram Rui | Chashi Nazrul Islam | Champa, Riaz, Purnima, Shahidul Alam Sachchu, A.T.M. Shamsuzzaman |
| | Gupto Ghatok | | | Popy, Sohel Rana, Amit Hasan |
| | Ashami Greftar | | | Diti, Amit Hasan, Wasimul Bari Rajib. |
| | Amar Adalot | | | Doyel, Shobrot |
| | Ochin Desher Rajkumar | Anju Ghosh | | |
| | Bashi Wala | | Tozammal Haq Bakul | Nuton, Ali Raj, Kabita |
| | I Love You | | | Shakib Khan, Purnima, Nirab, Racy, Omar Sani |
| | Gariyal Bhai | Anju Ghosh | | Moushumi |
| | Shukher Ghore Dukher Agun | | | Moushumi |
| | Ondho Bhalobasha | | Montazur Rahman Akbar | Moushumi |
| | Shesh Uttar | | | Shabana, Bulbul Ahmed |
| | Durjoy | | | Shabana |
| 2016 | Hothat Dekha | | Reshmi Mitra, Shahadat Hossain | Debashree Roy |
| 2018 | Bizli | | Iftakar Chowdhury | Bobby, Ranabir |
| 2023 | Firey Dekha | | Rozina | Nirob, Orchita Sporshia, Rozina |
| 2023 | Netri - The Leader | | Ananta Jalil | Ananta Jalil, Afiea Nusrat Barsha |

## Television

* Obanchito
* Charulota
* Nijhum Aronno
* Thandar kanddo
* Bachar boro shadh cilo
* Lal golap
* Othocho
* Tuccho
* Moronottom

## Awards

* Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor (1986)
* Bachsas Award
* Zia Gold Award
* Sher-e-Bangla Smriti Padak
* Chalachitra Darshak Award
* Bangladesh Journalist Welfare Association award
* National Journalist Welfare Sangstha award
* Dhaka City Corporation Nagar Padak
* Nivetha Singapore Award
* Voyage of America Award
* Bangladesh Cultural Movement award
* Dhaka Juba Foundation Award