Symon Sadik
{{Short description|Bangladeshi actor, model, assistant director, lyricist and part time politician}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Symon Sadik
| image = Symon Sadik (cropped).jpg
| caption =
| birth_name = Sadik Mohammed Symon
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1985|8|30}}
| birth_place = Kishoreganj District, Bangladesh
| nationality = Bangladeshi
| other_names =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model|assistant director|lyricist|producer}}
| years_active = 2012{{ndash}}present (lead actor)
| known_for =
| notable_works =
| spouse = {{marriage|Dipa Sadik|2014}}
| children = 2
| awards = Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best Actor
}}
Sadik MD. Symon (born 30 August 1985), popularly known as Symon Sadik, is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, assistant director, lyricist, model and former joint general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association. His films are predominantly in Dhallywood cinema. He made his debut in as a lead role in the Bangladeshi film Ji Hujur (2012) and he won Bioscope Borsho-Sera Awards for Best acting in Poramon (2013). He also won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Jannat (2018).{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/national-film-awards-2017-and-2018-announced-1824415 |title=National Film Awards for 2017 and 2018 announced |work=The Daily Star |date=2019-11-08 |language=en |access-date=2019-11-14}}{{Cite news |date=2021-08-30 |title=Happy birthday, Symon Sadik |url=https://www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/573487/Happy-birthday-Symon-Sadik |access-date=2021-09-06 |work=Daily Sun |language=en}} He also won Meril-Prothom Alo Award for Best Film Actor for his role in the film Shesh Bazi (2024).{{Cite web |last=ডেস্ক |first=বিনোদন |date=2024-09-11 |title=মেরিল-প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার ২০২৪: চলচ্চিত্রে মনোনয়নপ্রাপ্ত সেরা আট নায়ক |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/r92oeprtve |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=Prothomalo |language=bn}}
On 20 January 2024, Sadik resigned from his position as joint general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association.{{Cite news |date=2024-01-20 |title=Symon Sadik resigns from Film Artistes' Association |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/symon-sadik-resigns-film-artistes-association-3523871 |access-date=2024-01-24 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}
Film career
= 2012−2020 =
Sadik started in 2012 with director Jakir Hossain Raju in Ji Hujur movie opposite Sara Zerin. In 2013, he was introduced to the audience by starring in the movie Poramon directed by Jakir Hossain Raju opposite Mahiya Mahi. He also acted in the Bangladeshi film Er Beshi Valobasha Jay Na directed by Jakir Hossain Raju with Nijhum Robina. Sadik starred inTui Sudhu Amar directed by Raju Chowdhury opposite with Moumita Mou. He also acted in Tomar Kache Rhini directed by Shahadat Hossain Liton and opposite Toma Mirza. And Swapno Chowa directed by Shafiq Hasan with Bobby.
He starred in Mostafizur Rahman Manik's Itish Petish Prem but the name was changed to Chupi Chupi Prem (2015 film) due to censor board objections and opposite with Priyonti. He also acted in Iftakar Chowdhury's Action Jasmine in (2015) with Bobby, and in Shafi Uddin Shafi's film Black Money opposite Moushumi Hamid and Keya. Sadik starred in P A Kajol's Chokher Dekha with Ahona Rahman. He also acted in 16 Ana Prem in (2016) directed by Ali Azad and opposite with Taniya, and in Saimon Tarique's Matir Pori along Sadia Islam Lamia. His next film was Apurba Rana's Pure Jay Mon with PoriMoni and A J Rana's film Ojante Valobasha opposite Alisha Pradhan and Sadik also lyrics this film's title song "Ojante Bhalobasha"{{Cite news |script-title=bn:এবার গান লিখলেন সাইমন |trans-title=This time Symon wrote the song |url=https://www.banglanews24.com/entertainment/news/bd/265345.details |work=banglanews24.com |date=2014-02-04 |language=bn |access-date=2021-08-30}}
He acted opposite Mahiya Mahi in the film Jannat in (2018) directed by Mostafizur Rahman Manik. He was awarded the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor in the category for his outstanding performance in the film. He also acted in Matal (2018) directed by Shahin Suman and opposite Adhora Khan.
= 2021−present =
On 28 January 2022, Sadik became the assistant general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association after bagging 212 votes.{{Cite news |date=2022-01-29|title=Ilias Kanchan elected President, Zayed Khan General Secretary|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/ilias-kanchan-elected-president-zayed-khan-general-secretary-2949676|access-date=2022-01-29|work=The Daily Star|language=en}} In March 2022, Sadik was made temporary general secretary in the association after Zayed Khan's oath was declared illegal by the association's president.{{cite news |title=Symon Sadik to temporarily serve as Film Artistes' Association's General Secretary |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/symon-sadik-temporarily-serve-film-artistes-associations-general-secretary-2978281 |work=The Daily Star |date=8 March 2022 |access-date=2022-03-13}}
In 2022, released his acted crime thriller film Live (2022) directed by Shamim Ahamed Roni and in 2023, released romantic drama film Lal Shari (2023) directed by Bandhan Biswas.
In 19 January 2024, released his casting film Shesh Bazi (2024) directed by Mehedi Hasan. On 20 January 2024, Sadik resigned his position as joint general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association.{{Cite news |date=2024-01-20 |title=Symon Sadik resigns from Film Artistes' Association |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/symon-sadik-resigns-film-artistes-association-3523871 |access-date=2024-01-24 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}
Personal life
Sadik married Dipa Sadik in 2014 and they have two sons.{{Cite news |script-title=bn:বিয়ে ও সন্তানের কথা গোপন করেছিলেন সাইমন |trans-title=Simon hid his marriage and children |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/সাইমন-জানালেন-তিনি-দুই-সন্তানের-জনক |access-date=2021-09-06 |work=Prothom Alo |date=26 February 2020 |language=bn}}
Filmography
| class="wikitable"
|+Key |style="background:#FFFFCC;"|{{dagger}} |Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! Year ! Film ! Role ! Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} | ||
| rowspan="1" | 2012 | Ji Hujur | Abdur Rahman
| Debut Film |
| rowspan="2" | 2013 | PoraMon | Sujon
| | {{cite news |title='Poramon' Released |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-2996448271.html |work=The New Nation |date=15 June 2013 |url-access=subscription |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118122615/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-2996448271.html |archive-date=18 January 2018 |via=HighBeam Research}} |
| Er Beshi Bhalobasha Jay Na | Robi
| | |
| rowspan="3" |2014
| Tomar Kache Rini | Raju | | ||
| Tui Shudhu Amar
| Shuvo | | ||
| Shopno Chowa
| Shakti | | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2015
| Action Jasmine | Akash | | ||
| Black Money
| Shravan | | ||
| Chupi Chupi Prem
| Robi / Ratan / Rahman (RRR){{Efn|Symon played a character with three names.|name=character}} | | ||
| rowspan="4" | 2016
| Matir Pori | Shuvo | | ||
| Pure Jay Mon
| Surju | | ||
| Ojante Valobasha
| Prem | | ||
| Chokher Dekha
| Sadman | | ||
| rowspan="5" | 2017
| Mayabini | Prem | | ||
| Jol Shawola
| DB Officer Abir | | ||
| Tui Amar
| Symon | | ||
| 16 Ana Prem
|Amith | | ||
| Khash Jamin
| Robi | | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2018
| Jannat | Aslam / Iftekhar{{Efn|Symon played a character with two or more names.|name=Character}} | | ||
| Matal
| Rana | | ||
| 2022
| Live | Milon Biswas | | ||
| 2023
|Raju | | ||
| rowspan="2" |2024
|Shahed | | ||
| Maya: The Love
|Arif | | | ||
| 2025
| DayMukti | | 25th Film | ||
| rowspan="10" |TBA
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |Anando Ashru{{Dagger}} |Farhad |Upcoming | | ||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" | Jol Rong{{dagger}}
| Alal | Upcoming | ||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |Dodor Golpo{{Dagger}}
|Raihan |Upcoming | ||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|Nodir Bookey Chaad{{Dagger}}
|Chaad |Upcoming | | ||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|Narsundori{{Dagger}}
|Hakim |Upcoming | | ||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" | Amar Ma Amar Behesht{{dagger}}
| {{Tba}} | Delayed | ||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" | Gangster{{dagger}}
| {{Tba}} | Filming | ||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" | Kajer Chele{{dagger}}
| {{Tba}} | Filming | ||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" | Artonad{{dagger}}
| {{Tba}} | Filming | ||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |Bahaduri{{Dagger}}
| {{Tba}} | Filming | ||
| {{Tba}}
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" | Gopon Sonket{{dagger}} | {{Tba}} | Delayed |
=Short film=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! Year ! Film ! Role ! Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| 2019
| Jibon Theke Paoya | Joy | Short film |
=Music video=
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Song !Singer !Starring |
| 2018
|"Lal Sobuj" (Cricket Song){{Citation |title=Lal Sobuj লালসবুজ । Munni। Boby। Ahmmed Humayun। Dighi। World Cup। Icc Cricket Video Song 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSY1msm6Bzg |language=en |access-date=2021-08-31}} |Dinat Jahan Munni, Ayub Shahriar, Sabbir Zaman, Ahmad Humayun, Ronty Das & Tasnim |Mahiya Mahi, Eamin Haque Bobby, Dighi, Moushumi Hamid, Airin Sultana, Ahona Rahman |
= Lyricist =
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Title !Film !Notes !{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| 2016
|"Bhalobasha Ojante" |Ojante Valobasha | |
| 2021
|"Baya De" |{{N/a}} |Election Song |
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Award !Category !Film !Result !{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| rowspan="2" | 2013
| rowspan="2" | Bioscope Borsho - Shera Awards | Best film Actor | rowspan="2" | Poramon | {{Nom}} |
| Best Jury with (Mahiya Mahi)
|{{Nom}} |
| 2014
|Dhaka Agency Model Awards |Best Film Actor |{{N/a}} |{{Nom}} |
| 2015
| For Featured Actor in (Male) | {{N/a}} | {{Won}} |
| 2017
| AJFB Star Awards | Best Film Actor |{{n/a}} | {{Nom}} | |
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| Bangladesh National Film Award | Best Film Actor | rowspan="2" | Jannat | {{Won}} |
| AJFB Star Awards
| Best Film Actor | {{won}} | |
| rowspan="2" |2022
|Eid Beauty Fashion Award & Expo-2022 |Modelling Show |{{N/a}} |{{Won}} |
| Kishoreganj District Arts Academy Award
|Best Actor |{{N/a}} |{{Won}} |
| 2023
|Golpowala Honorary Award & Fashion Show |Best Actor |{{N/a}} |{{Won}} |
| 2025
|Best Film Actor |{{Nominated}} | |
Notes
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References
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External links
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- {{IMDb name|6084492}}
{{Bangladesh National Film Award Best Actor}}
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Category:People from Kishoreganj District
Category:Bangladeshi male film actors
Category:Best Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners