Ilias Kanchan

Idris Ali (born 24 December 1956), known by his stage name Ilias Kanchan,[1] is a Bangladeshi actor and activist.

[8] Kanchan was born in Ashutipara, Karimganj, Kishoreganj to Abdul Ali and Shorufa Khatun.

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

[9] In 2015, he acted in a children's film Ghuri, produced by Cinevision Bangladesh and written and directed by filmmaker Zafar Firoze.

[14][15] He then established a social movement Nirapad Sarak Chai (We Demand Safe Road).