10 Facts About Ilias Kanchan

Ilias Kanchan appeared in more than 350 films during the 1980s and 1990s.

Ilias Kanchan earned Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement, Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Parineeta and Best Supporting Actor for Shasti.

Ilias Kanchan was awarded Ekushey Padak for his social service by the Government of Bangladesh in 2018.

Ilias Kanchan was the former President of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association, the organisation of local film artists.

Ilias Kanchan completed his higher secondary degree from Kabi Nazrul Government College in 1975.

Ilias Kanchan graduated from the University of Dhaka from Department of Sociology.

Ilias Kanchan debuted his acting career in 1977 through his performance in the film Boshundhora directed by Subhash Dutta.

Ilias Kanchan himself has survived a road accident in 1989.

Ilias Kanchan then established a social movement Nirapad Sarak Chai.

Ilias Kanchan later married actress Parveen Sultana Diti which ended in divorce.