Shakib Khan (Bengali: শাকিব খান), born Masud Rana Sheikh, is a Bangladeshi film actor and producer who primarily works in Bengali-language cinema. Widely known by the nicknames “King Khan” and “King of Dhallywood”, he is regarded as one of the most commercially successful and influential actors in the Bangladeshi film industry.

Khan made his film debut in 1999 with Ananta Bhalobasha, directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has appeared in nearly 250 films. His notable works include Priya Amar Priya, Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na, Khodar Pore Ma, Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay, Swatta, Shikari, Nabab, Password, Bir, Priyotoma, Toofan, Borbaad, Taandob, Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka and Rockstar.

He has won four Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best Actor and received numerous other awards for his performances. Apart from acting, he has worked as a film producer and playback singer. He is also associated with SK Films, his production company.

Early Life and Background

Shakib Khan was born as Masud Rana Sheikh on 28 March. His birth year is commonly reported as 1979, although some media profiles have published 1983. His family has ancestral roots in Ragadhi village, Muksudpur Upazila, Gopalganj District, Bangladesh.

His father, Abdur Rab, worked as a government employee, and his mother, Rezia Begum, has spoken publicly about his childhood and early interest in education. Because of his father’s job, the family moved between different places during his childhood. Khan spent much of his growing-up period in Narayanganj.

According to an interview with his mother published in Prothom Alo, he was a good student and particularly interested in mathematics. He also enjoyed playing cricket, flying kites and participating in recreational activities with friends.

Although his family initially wanted him to continue his education and pursue a conventional profession, Khan developed an interest in acting during his college years.

Education

Shakib Khan began his schooling in the Dhanmondi area of Dhaka. His mother recalled that he was enthusiastic about attending school and was serious about his studies.

He later enrolled in college and was reportedly studying in the first year of higher secondary education when he expressed his intention to enter the film industry.

Some biographical profiles state that he completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations with good results. However, detailed information about his educational institutions and academic qualifications has not been consistently documented in reliable public sources.

Shakib Khan Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Movies and More

Field	Information
Full Name	Masud Rana Sheikh
Professional Name	Shakib Khan
Bengali Name	শাকিব খান
Nickname	King Khan, King of Dhallywood
Date of Birth	28 March
Birth Year	1979 (widely reported)
Age	47 Years
Birthplace	Gopalganj, Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Profession	Actor, Film Producer, Playback Singer
Religion	Islam (reported)
Father	Abdur Rab
Mother	Rezia Begum
Education	Higher Secondary Education (reported)
Debut Film	Ananta Bhalobasha (1999)
Years Active	1999–present
Production Company	SK Films
Playback Singing Debut	Moner Jala (2011)
Production Debut	Hero: The Superstar (2014)
Marital Status	Personal relationship status not fully confirmed
First Wife	Apu Biswas
First Marriage Date	18 April 2008
Divorce	22 February 2018
Second Wife	Shobnom Bubly (married in 2018; current status publicly unclear)
Children	3
First Son	Abraham Khan Joy
Second Son	Shehzad Khan Bir
Daughter	Sharlin Khan
Daughter’s Date of Birth	11 May 2026
Height	6 Feet (183 cm) – reported
Weight	Not reliably confirmed
Eye Color	Dark Brown (reported)
Hair Color	Black
Shoe Size	Not publicly available
Known For	Priya Amar Priya, Shikari, Nabab, Swatta, Priyotoma, Toofan, Borbaad, Rockstar
Current Residence	Dhaka, Bangladesh (reported)

Career

1995–1999: Entry into the Film Industry

Shakib Khan developed an interest in acting and dance during his teenage years. In the mid-1990s, he met film choreographer Aziz Reza and received dance training under his guidance.

In 1998, he visited the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), where he came into contact with people working in the film industry. His appearance and interest in acting helped him receive opportunities in cinema.

He eventually adopted the professional name Shakib Khan and made his film debut in Ananta Bhalobasha (1999), directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan. The film also featured actress Erin Zaman.

Although his debut did not immediately establish him as a major star, it marked the beginning of a long career in Bangladeshi cinema.

2000–2005: Early Career and Gradual Recognition

During the early years of his career, Khan appeared in several films, often taking supporting or secondary lead roles. He gradually gained experience working with established actors, directors and production teams.

Some of his films from this period included:

• Shahoshi Manush Chai
• Ajker Somaj
• Noyon Bhora Jol
• Palta Akromon
• Badha
• Khuni Shikder

His performances helped him build a reputation as an emerging actor in the Dhallywood industry.

2006–2010: Rise to Stardom

The period beginning in 2006 marked a significant turning point in Shakib Khan’s career. He appeared in several commercially successful films and gradually became one of the leading male stars of Bangladeshi cinema.

His notable films during this period included:

• Koti Takar Kabin (2006)
• Chachchu (2006)
• Shuva (2006)
• Ek Takar Bou (2008)
• Priya Amar Priya (2008)
• Amar Praner Swami (2007)
• Pitar Ason (2006)
• Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore (2009)
• Moner Jala (2011)
• Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na (2010)
• Number One Shakib Khan (2010)

His romantic comedy Priya Amar Priya became a major commercial success and significantly increased his popularity. The film helped establish him as a leading commercial actor.

In 2010, he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na.

During this period, he also developed a popular on-screen pairing with several leading actresses, including Apu Biswas. Their collaborations attracted considerable attention from audiences.

2011–2015: Commercial Dominance and National Recognition

Between 2011 and 2015, Khan continued to appear in numerous commercial films. He became one of the most prominent actors in the Dhallywood industry and received several awards for his performances.

His notable films included:

• Adorer Jamai (2011)
• Don Number One (2012)
• Khodar Pore Ma (2012)
• Purnodoirgho Prem Kahini (2013)
• My Name Is Khan (2013)
• Hero: The Superstar (2014)
• Bhalobasha Express (2014)
• Daring Lover (2014)
• Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay (2015)
• Love Marriage (2015)

His performance in Khodar Pore Ma earned him his second National Film Award for Best Actor. He received his third award in the same category for Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay (2015).

In 2014, Khan made his debut as a film producer with Hero: The Superstar. The film was produced under his production banner, SK Films.

He also made his debut as a playback singer with the film Moner Jala (2011).

2016–2018: New Look and Expansion into Bengali Cinema

In 2016, Shakib Khan appeared in the Bangladesh-India joint production Shikari. The film featured a different appearance and presentation for Khan, attracting attention from audiences in both Bangladesh and West Bengal.

His performance and new look helped introduce him to a wider Bengali-speaking audience.

Other notable films from this period included:

• Shikari (2016)
• Raja 420 (2016)
• Nabab (2017)
• Rajniti (2017)
• Swatta (2017)
• Chalbaaz (2018)
• Bhaijaan Elo Re (2018)
• Naqaab (2018)

His performance in Swatta (2017), directed by Hashibur Reza Kallol, received critical recognition. The role earned him his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor.

He also appeared in several films produced in collaboration with Indian production companies, including Chalbaaz, Bhaijaan Elo Re and Naqaab.

2019–2021: Film Production and New Projects

During this period, Khan continued working in commercial cinema while expanding his involvement in film production.

His notable films included:

• Password (2019)
• Mone Rekho (2019)
• Bir (2020)
• Nabab LLB (2020)
• No Dorai (2019)

Password was produced under SK Films and became one of the notable commercial releases of 2019.

In 2020, Khan appeared in Bir, directed by Kazi Hayat. He also worked as a producer on the project.

Several of his films experienced delays during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting their original release schedules.

2022–2024: Return to Box-Office Success

In 2022, Khan returned to theatres with Bidrohi and Golui. In Golui, directed by SA Haque Alik, he played the character Dholi.

In 2023, he appeared in Leader: Amie Bangladesh, directed by Topu Khan. Later that year, he starred in Priyotoma, directed by Himel Ashraf.

Priyotoma became a major commercial success and was widely discussed as one of the highest-grossing films in the history of Bangladeshi cinema. His performance and the film’s popularity further strengthened his position as a leading Dhallywood star.

His other notable releases included:

• Dorod (2024)
• Rajkumar (2024)
• Priyotoma (2023)
• Leader: Amie Bangladesh (2023)
• Golui (2022)
• Bidrohi (2022)

In Dorod, an Indo-Bangladesh production directed by Anonno Mamun, Khan appeared alongside Indian actress Sonal Chauhan. The project represented another step in his involvement in cross-border Bengali and Indian cinema.

2025–2026: Major Film Releases and New Projects

In 2025, Khan appeared in two major commercial releases, Borbaad and Taandob.

Borbaad, directed by Mehedi Hassan Hridoy, was released during Eid-ul-Fitr 2025. The film featured Idhika Paul opposite Khan and attracted considerable attention.

He subsequently appeared in Taandob, directed by Raihan Rafi, which was released during Eid-ul-Azha 2025.

In 2026, Khan appeared in Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka, directed by Abu Hayat Mahmud. The film was released on 21 March 2026 and featured Tasnia Farin and Jyotirmoyee Kundu in key roles. It was set against the backdrop of Dhaka in the 1990s and combined crime, action, romance and family drama.

He also starred in Rockstar, directed by Azman Rusho. The film was released during Eid-ul-Azha 2026 and featured Sabila Nur, Tangia Zaman Methila and Tariq Anam Khan. Khan portrayed a professional musician, a role that required a different appearance and performance style from many of his earlier action-oriented characters.

Following his 2026 releases, Khan continued preparing for new film projects. In September 2026, The Daily Star reported that he was preparing to resume filming for Soldier, directed by Shakeeb Fahad. After completing the remaining portions of that production, he was expected to move on to Nissho, directed by Mehedi Hassan Hridoy.

Film Production

Shakib Khan entered film production in 2014 through his production company, SK Films.

His first production was Hero: The Superstar (2014). He later produced or became associated with projects such as:

• Password (2019)
• Bir (2020)

Through SK Films, Khan has been involved in film development, production and distribution-related activities.

Music Career

Although primarily known as an actor, Shakib Khan has also worked as a playback singer.

He made his playback singing debut in the film Moner Jala (2011). His musical involvement has remained secondary to his acting career, but he has occasionally participated in songs and musical projects associated with his films.

Selected Filmography

Shakib Khan has appeared in nearly 250 films throughout his career. The following table includes selected notable films.

Year	Film	Notes
1999	Ananta Bhalobasha	Film debut
2001	Ajker Dapot	Early career
2004	Badha	Feature film
2005	Shahoshi Manush Chai	Early recognition
2006	Koti Takar Kabin	Commercial success
2006	Chachchu	Commercial film
2006	Shuva	Feature film
2007	Amar Praner Swami	Feature film
2008	Priya Amar Priya	Major commercial success
2009	Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore	Feature film
2010	Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na	National Film Award-winning performance
2010	Number One Shakib Khan	Feature film
2011	Adorer Jamai	Feature film
2012	Khodar Pore Ma	National Film Award-winning performance
2012	Don Number One	Feature film
2013	Purnodoirgho Prem Kahini	Feature film
2014	Hero: The Superstar	Production debut
2015	Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay	National Film Award-winning performance
2016	Shikari	Bangladesh-India production
2017	Nabab	Feature film
2017	Swatta	National Film Award-winning performance
2017	Rajniti	Feature film
2018	Chalbaaz	Bangladesh-India production
2018	Bhaijaan Elo Re	Indian Bengali film
2019	Password	Produced by SK Films
2020	Bir	Feature film
2020	Nabab LLB	Feature film
2022	Golui	Feature film
2022	Bidrohi	Feature film
2023	Leader: Amie Bangladesh	Feature film
2023	Priyotoma	Major commercial success
2024	Rajkumar	Feature film
2024	Dorod	Indo-Bangladesh production
2025	Borbaad	Feature film
2025	Taandob	Feature film
2026	Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka	Feature film
2026	Rockstar	Musical romantic drama

Upcoming and In-Production Films

Film	Director	Status
Soldier	Shakeeb Fahad	Shooting / production
Nissho	Mehedi Hassan Hridoy	Announced project

Note: The filmography is a selected list rather than a complete record of every film in his career. Production and release schedules may change.

Awards and Achievements

Shakib Khan has received numerous awards and recognitions for his performances in Bangladeshi cinema. Among his most significant achievements are four Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best Actor.

National Film Awards

Year	Film	Award
2010	Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na	Best Actor
2012	Khodar Pore Ma	Best Actor
2015	Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay	Best Actor
2017	Swatta	Best Actor

Other Awards and Recognition

In addition to the National Film Awards, Khan has received recognition from several entertainment award organisations, including:

• Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
• Bachsas Awards
• CJFB Performance Awards
• Lux-Channel i Performance Awards
• Bharat Bangladesh Film Awards
• BCRA Awards
• Tele Cine Awards

He has also been described by several media outlets as one of the highest-paid actors in Bangladesh.

Personal Life

Marriage to Apu Biswas

Shakib Khan married Bangladeshi actress Apu Biswas on 18 April 2008 in a private ceremony at his residence in Dhaka. Their marriage remained undisclosed to the public for several years.

On 10 April 2017, Apu Biswas publicly revealed their marriage during a live television interview on News24. She also appeared with their son, Abraham Khan Joy.

Khan subsequently acknowledged the marriage and the child. In November 2017, he initiated divorce proceedings. Their divorce was finalised on 22 February 2018.

Marriage to Shobnom Bubly

Shakib Khan married actress Shobnom Bubly on 20 July 2018. The couple kept their marriage private until September 2022, when both publicly confirmed their relationship through social media.

They have experienced public speculation about their relationship and possible separation. However, a confirmed legal divorce has not been established in the cited reports.

In August 2025, the couple were seen together in the United States with their son, attracting renewed media attention.

On 5 June 2026, Bubly announced the birth of their daughter, Sharlin Khan, confirming that she and Shakib had welcomed a second child together.

Read More: Shobnom Bubly | Apu Biswas

Children

Shakib Khan has three children.

1. Abraham Khan Joy

His first son, Abraham Khan Joy, was born on 27 September 2016 in Kolkata, India. He is the son of Shakib Khan and actress Apu Biswas.

2. Shehzad Khan Bir

His second son, Shehzad Khan Bir, was born on 21 March 2020 in the United States. He is the son of Shakib Khan and actress Shobnom Bubly. His birth was publicly announced in September 2022.

3. Sharlin Khan

His daughter, Sharlin Khan, was born on 11 May 2026. Her birth was announced by Shobnom Bubly on 5 June 2026.

Business Activities

Apart from acting and film production, Shakib Khan has been associated with several business initiatives.

His production company, SK Films, is one of his main professional ventures. He has also been linked to business and entertainment-related activities outside film production.

Khan has been involved in initiatives related to cinema exhibition and digital projection. In 2019, he introduced the SK Big Screen initiative, which aimed to install digital projection equipment in cinemas across Bangladesh.

He has also been associated with restaurant and commercial ventures.

Public Image and Legacy

Shakib Khan is widely recognised as one of the most influential actors in the history of modern Bangladeshi commercial cinema. His popularity has extended across Bangladesh and Bengali-speaking audiences in India and other countries.

His career has spanned several generations of Dhallywood filmmaking, from traditional commercial action and romance films to contemporary productions with larger budgets and wider distribution.

His collaborations with actresses such as Apu Biswas, Shobnom Bubly, Purnima, Idhika Paul and others have contributed to his popularity.

Films such as Priya Amar Priya, Shikari, Nabab, Priyotoma, Toofan, Borbaad and Rockstar have played important roles in different stages of his career.

With four National Film Awards for Best Actor and a filmography of nearly 250 titles, Khan remains a prominent figure in Bangladesh’s film industry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is Shakib Khan?

Shakib Khan is a Bangladeshi film actor and producer known for his work in Dhallywood cinema. He is popularly known as King Khan.

2. What is Shakib Khan’s real name?

His birth name is widely reported as Masud Rana Sheikh.

3. When was Shakib Khan born?

He was born on 28 March. His birth year is commonly reported as 1979, although some sources list 1983.

4. Where was Shakib Khan born?

His family has ancestral roots in Ragadhi, Muksudpur, Gopalganj, Bangladesh. Some biographies list Narayanganj as his birthplace.

5. What is Shakib Khan’s height?

His height is commonly listed as 6 feet (183 cm) in online entertainment profiles.

6. What was Shakib Khan’s first movie?

His film debut was Ananta Bhalobasha, released in 1999 and directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan.

7. How many National Film Awards has Shakib Khan won?

He has won four National Film Awards for Best Actor.

8. Who was Shakib Khan’s first wife?

His first wife was Bangladeshi actress Apu Biswas. They married in 2008 and divorced in 2018.

9. Who is Shakib Khan’s second wife?

He married actress Shobnom Bubly in July 2018. Their current relationship status has been the subject of public speculation, but a confirmed legal divorce has not been established in the cited reports.

10. How many children does Shakib Khan have?

He has three children: Abraham Khan Joy, Shehzad Khan Bir and Sharlin Khan.

11. What are Shakib Khan’s most popular movies?

Some of his notable films include Priya Amar Priya, Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na, Khodar Pore Ma, Shikari, Nabab, Swatta, Priyotoma, Toofan, Borbaad and Rockstar.

12. What is Shakib Khan’s production company?

His production company is SK Films.

13. Is Shakib Khan a singer?

Yes. He has worked as a playback singer and made his playback singing debut in the film Moner Jala (2011).