Anika Kabir Shokh (Bengali: আনিকা কবির শখ), popularly known as Shokh, is a Bangladeshi actress, model and dancer. She became widely recognised through television commercials and popular Bangla television dramas during the late 2000s and early 2010s. Her advertising work for brands such as Banglalink, Uro Lemon, Toshin Fan and Parachute Hair Oil helped establish her public profile.

Shokh began working in the entertainment industry at an early age. She made her television acting debut in the drama serial Friends & Family (FNF) and subsequently appeared in productions such as House Full, Fifty Fifty, Diba Ratri Khola Thake and College. She made her feature-film debut opposite Shakib Khan in Bolo Na Tumi Amar (2010), followed by Olpo Olpo Premer Golpo (2014). She later appeared in the web film Tribhuj (2024).

After taking a break from regular entertainment work to focus on her family, Shokh gradually returned to television and digital productions. She is also known for her work in stage performances and fashion events.

Early Life and Family Background

Anika Kabir Shokh was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She grew up in a culturally oriented family and developed an interest in dance and performing arts during childhood.

Her father is Shamim Kabir and her mother is Shahida Kabir. In an interview with Dhaka Mirror in 2011, Shokh credited her parents, particularly her father, for encouraging her artistic interests and supporting her career.

She began learning dance at a young age and performed in cultural programmes. Her dance performances helped introduce her to the entertainment industry.

Shokh’s ancestral roots are associated with Bikrampur in Munshiganj, Bangladesh.

Education

Shokh completed her secondary and higher secondary education in Bangladesh. According to the Bangla Movie Database, she completed her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination in 2009 and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination in 2011.

She subsequently pursued studies in fashion design at a private university, according to the same entertainment database. However, detailed information about her university, degree and graduation status has not been consistently confirmed by major news publications.

Anika Kabir Shokh Biography, Height, Weight, Age, Husband & More

Field	Information
Full Name	Anika Kabir Shokh
Bengali Name	আনিকা কবির শখ
Popular Name	Shokh
Date of Birth	25 October (birth year disputed)
Birth Year	1993 or 1994, according to different sources
Birthplace	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Profession	Actress, Model, Dancer
Years Active	2002–present
Television Debut	Friends & Family (FNF)
Film Debut	Bolo Na Tumi Amar (2010)
Second Film	Olpo Olpo Premer Golpo (2014)
OTT Debut	Tribhuj (2024)
Height	5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 5 inches (approx. 1.65 m)
Weight	Around 50 kg – 51 kg
Body Shape / Measurements	Hourglass (approx. 34-24-35)
Eye Color	Black / Brown
Hair Color	Black
Father	Shamim Kabir
Mother	Shahida Kabir
First Husband	Niloy Alamgir (divorced)
Current Husband	Atiqur Rahman John (Rahman John)
Marriage Date	12 May 2020
Children	One daughter
Daughter’s Name	Anahita Rahman Alif
Daughter’s Birth	23 September 2021
Education	SSC (2009), HSC (2011); fashion-design studies reported
Notable Commercials	Banglalink, Uro Lemon, Toshin Fan, Parachute Hair Oil
Notable Works	FNF, House Full, Fifty Fifty, College, Bolo Na Tumi Amar, Tribhuj

Career

2002–2008: Beginning in Modelling and Dance

Shokh began her professional journey in the entertainment industry through dance and modelling. Several profiles and interviews identify 2002 as the beginning of her modelling career.

She attracted attention through her dance performances, which opened opportunities for television commercials and modelling assignments. Her early commercial work included advertisements for Toshin Fan and Parachute Hair Oil.

She gradually became a familiar face in Bangladeshi television advertising. Her screen presence and popularity in commercials helped her move into television acting.

2008–2010: Television Debut and Growing Popularity

Shokh entered television acting through Friends & Family (FNF), a drama serial directed by Redoan Rony. The production introduced her to a wider television audience and helped establish her as a young actress.

She subsequently appeared in several television productions, including Reality Show, House Full, Fifty Fifty and College. These projects helped her build a presence in the Bangladeshi television industry.

During this period, she also gained popularity through television commercials. Her appearance in a Banglalink advertisement, alongside model and actress Sarika Subrin, became particularly recognisable to viewers.

Her work for Banglalink contributed significantly to her popularity and led to further commercial opportunities. She was also associated with the telecommunications company’s advertising campaigns and brand promotions.

2010: Film Debut with Bolo Na Tumi Amar

Shokh made her feature-film debut in 2010 with Bolo Na Tumi Amar, directed by M. B. Manik. She appeared opposite popular Bangladeshi actor Shakib Khan.

The film marked her transition from television and advertising to mainstream cinema. Her debut alongside Shakib Khan brought her additional attention among Bangladeshi film audiences.

2011–2014: Television Career and Olpo Olpo Premer Golpo

Following her film debut, Shokh continued working in television dramas, telefilms and commercials. She appeared in several productions, including Je Tumi Khub Kacher, Munshibari, Rupar Shesh Kotha, Borshai Gulaber Sourov, Bhul Thikanay Jatra, Ghotona Chokre, Gurumukhi Bidda and Bihobol Dishehara.

She also appeared in other television productions, including Diba Ratri Khola Thake, Rong, Chutir Akash, Chena Chena Lagey and Kat Golaper Sourov.

Her second feature film, Olpo Olpo Premer Golpo, was directed by Saniat Hossain. She appeared opposite Niloy Alamgir in the romantic film, which was released in 2014. The film had been shot earlier, and Shokh discussed her excitement about its theatrical release in an interview with Prothom Alo.

The film further connected her professional and personal life, as she and Niloy Alamgir later became a well-known couple in the Bangladeshi entertainment industry.

2015–2017: Continued Television Work

During the middle of the 2010s, Shokh remained active in television productions and modelling assignments. She appeared in various dramas and telefilms, working with several established directors and performers.

Her projects included Smart Boy Akhon Malaysia and other television productions. She continued to receive attention for her commercial appearances and fashion-related activities.

Her relationship and subsequent marriage to actor and model Niloy Alamgir also attracted considerable media coverage during this period.

2018–2021: Reduced Screen Appearances and Family Life

After her marriage to Niloy Alamgir ended, Shokh gradually reduced her regular appearances in television productions.

She later married businessman Atiqur Rahman John, also known as Rahman John, on 12 May 2020. Following her second marriage, she spent more time away from the entertainment industry.

In 2020, she appeared in television productions including Mon Chor, Shutoy Badha Projapoti and Notun Driver. These projects were among her later screen appearances before another period of reduced activity.

In September 2021, Shokh announced that she and her husband were expecting their first child. She subsequently became a mother to a daughter, whose birth was reported in October 2021.

2022–2023: Return to Television

After taking a break from regular acting work, Shokh gradually returned to television.

In April 2022, The Business Standard reported that she was preparing to resume acting with the Eid television drama Bagh na Baghini. Directed by Biswajit Dutta, the drama featured Shokh as a short-tempered wife opposite Shamim Hasan Sarker.

In October 2023, she returned to television with the single drama Cook, directed by Maidul Rakib. In an interview with The Business Standard, Shokh explained that caring for her newborn daughter had limited the time she could devote to demanding acting assignments. She said she accepted the project because she liked its script and character.

During this period, she also appeared in stage programmes and dance performances.

2024: OTT Debut with Tribhuj

In 2024, Shokh made her debut in digital entertainment with the web film Tribhuj, directed by Aalok Hasan.

The film premiered on the OTT platform Deepto Play on 10 October 2024. It tells the story of three couples from different socioeconomic backgrounds whose lives become connected following an unexpected incident.

The ensemble cast included Shahriar Nazim Joy, Anika Kabir Shokh, Imtiaz Barshon, Farin Khan, Shohel Mondol, Moushumi Mou and Urmila Srabonti Kar.

Shokh described the project as a suitable opportunity to enter the OTT industry because of its focus on relationships, human values and psychological struggles.

Her appearance in Tribhuj marked another stage in her professional career after her extended break from regular television acting.

2026: Public Appearances and Plans for an Acting Comeback

In September 2026, Shokh attracted renewed media attention after appearing at a fashion show following a lengthy period away from regular screen work.

Reports published by The Daily Sun and The Bangladesh Today stated that she had undergone a significant lifestyle and fitness transformation and was preparing to return to acting. She also expressed interest in taking on more film projects if she received suitable scripts and roles.

In November 2026, reports indicated that she was interested in working more regularly in films alongside television dramas. She said that she would welcome opportunities involving strong stories and suitable characters.

Her recent public appearances and comments about future projects have generated renewed interest in her possible return to the Bangladeshi entertainment industry.

Personal Life

Marriage to Niloy Alamgir

Shokh was previously married to Bangladeshi actor and model Niloy Alamgir. The two worked together in the entertainment industry and developed a relationship before getting married.

Their marriage received considerable attention in the Bangladeshi media. Prothom Alo reported their wedding ceremony, which was held in the presence of family members.

The relationship later ended in divorce. Reports about the exact year of their marriage have differed, with some publications reporting 2015 and others reporting 2016. Their separation was reported in 2017.

Read More: Sarika Subrin | Niloy Alamgir

Marriage to Atiqur Rahman John

Shokh later married Atiqur Rahman John, commonly known as Rahman John, on 12 May 2020. He is a businessman based in Gazipur, Bangladesh.

The actress kept much of her second marriage away from public attention initially. News of the marriage became widely known through media reports and photographs shared on social media.

Motherhood

On 23 September 2021, Shokh gave birth to her first child, a daughter. The birth was reported publicly in October 2021.

Her daughter is known as Anahita Rahman Alif, with some Bangladeshi news reports using the shortened name Alif Rahman.

Following the birth of her daughter, Shokh reduced her professional commitments to focus on family life and motherhood. She later discussed the challenges of balancing family responsibilities with her acting career in interviews.

Selected Filmography

Films and Web Films

Year	Title	Type	Director
2010	Bolo Na Tumi Amar	Feature film	M. B. Manik
2014	Olpo Olpo Premer Golpo	Feature film	Saniat Hossain
2024	Tribhuj	Web film	Aalok Hasan

Selected Television Dramas and Serials

Year	Title	Type / Notes
2008	Friends & Family (FNF)	Television serial; acting debut
2009	Reality Show	Television production
2009	House Full	Television serial
2009	Fifty Fifty	Television serial
2010	College	Television serial
2011	Je Tumi Khub Kacher	Television drama
2011	Munshibari	Television drama
2011	Rupar Shesh Kotha	Television drama
2012	Borshai Gulaber Sourov	Television drama
2013	Bhul Thikanay Jatra	Television drama
2013	Ghotona Chokre	Television drama
2013	Gurumukhi Bidda	Television drama
2013	Bhalobasar Kahini	Television drama
2014	Bihobol Dishehara	Television drama
2017	Smart Boy Akhon Malaysia	Television drama
2020	Mon Chor	Television production
2020	Shutoy Badha Projapoti	Television production
2020	Notun Driver	Tele-fiction
2022	Bagh na Baghini	Eid special drama
2023	Cook	Single television drama

Note: The filmography is a selected list of publicly reported credits. Some early television productions do not have consistently documented release dates or complete production details.

Television Commercials and Modelling

Shokh became widely recognised through her work in television commercials. Her advertising career played an important role in establishing her public image before she became a familiar television actress.

Some of her reported commercial projects include:

• Banglalink
• Uro Lemon
• Toshin Fan
• Parachute Hair Oil
• BD Gura Moshola

Her Banglalink advertisements, particularly those featuring her alongside Sarika Subrin, became popular among television viewers in Bangladesh.

Awards and Recognition

Shokh has received public recognition for her modelling and acting career. Her popularity grew through television commercials and drama serials, particularly during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

She has been featured in entertainment interviews and profiles by publications such as The Daily Star, Prothom Alo, Dhaka Mirror and The Business Standard.

A comprehensive, independently verified list of formal acting awards and nominations is not readily available. Therefore, unverified award claims have not been included in this biography.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Anika Kabir Shokh?

Anika Kabir Shokh is a Bangladeshi actress, model and dancer known for her television dramas, commercials and films.

What is Anika Kabir Shokh famous for?

She is known for her appearances in Banglalink television commercials and dramas such as Friends & Family (FNF), House Full, Fifty Fifty and College.

When did Anika Kabir Shokh start her career?

She began working in modelling and entertainment at an early age. Several profiles identify 2002 as the beginning of her modelling career.

What was Anika Kabir Shokh’s first movie?

Her feature-film debut was Bolo Na Tumi Amar (2010), in which she appeared opposite Shakib Khan.

Who is Anika Kabir Shokh’s husband?

She is married to businessman Atiqur Rahman John, also known as Rahman John. They married on 12 May 2020.

Was Anika Kabir Shokh married to Niloy Alamgir?

Yes. She was previously married to actor Niloy Alamgir. Their marriage ended in divorce.

Does Anika Kabir Shokh have a child?

Yes. She has a daughter named Anahita Rahman Alif, born on 23 September 2021.

What is Anika Kabir Shokh’s latest web film?

Her web-film appearance includes Tribhuj, directed by Aalok Hasan and released on Deepto Play in October 2024.

Is Anika Kabir Shokh returning to acting?

In 2026, she expressed interest in returning to regular acting work, including films, provided she receives suitable scripts and roles.

References

1. The Daily Star. “SHOKH Be My Valentine.” 14 February 2015.
2. Dhaka Mirror. “I enjoy both acting and modelling: Shokh.” 18 November 2011.
3. Prothom Alo. “Shokh, Niloy tie the knot.”
4. Prothom Alo. “Shokh on big screen.”
5. The Daily Star. “Shokh expecting first child.” 15 September 2021.
6. Jago News 24. “মা হলেন অভিনেত্রী শখ” (Actress Shokh becomes a mother). 14 October 2021.
7. The Business Standard. “Shokh returns to acting with Eid drama ‘Bagh na Baghini’.” 27 April 2022.
8. The Business Standard. “Shokh’s drama-tic return as COOK.” 22 October 2023.
9. The Business Standard. “Shokh and Sarika’s quest of return.” 30 September 2023.
10. Prothom Alo. “যাঁদের কাছের মানুষ ভাবতাম, তাঁদের কারণে বিরতি নিতে বাধ্য হয়েছি: শখ.” 30 August 2023.
11. The Daily Star. “‘Tribhuj’ to premiere on Deepto Play next week.” 5 October 2024.
12. The Daily Sun. “Shakh sheds weight, eyes acting comeback.” 24 September 2026.
13. The Bangladesh Today. “Shokh drops weight ahead of acting comeback.” 24 September 2026.
14. Daily Khulnanchal. “আবারও সিনেমায় আগ্রহী শখ.” 1 November 2026.

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This biography is based on published interviews, entertainment news reports and film information. The selected filmography is not exhaustive. Personal details that could not be reliably verified have been excluded or qualified.