Actors with the most awards in the past decade

The list does not cover every award presented during the period, as some awards are either poorly archived or have been discontinued. The focus here is on awards given over the past 10 years, from 2016 to October 4, 2026.

Shakib Khan — 21 awards

As expected, Shakib Khan leads the list with 21 awards over the past decade. All of these recognitions were for Best Actor, further reflecting his longstanding position as one of the biggest stars in Dhallywood.

A household name in Bangladesh, Shakib Khan has been active in the film industry considerably longer than the other actors on this list. His continued success has made him one of the most consistently recognised performers of his generation.

Notable awards:

 *Two Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
 *Two National Film Awards
 * Babisas Award and BFDA Award for Best Actor for 'Priyotoma'

Afran Nisho — 13 awards

Afran Nisho ranks second with 13 awards over the past decade. He began his career in commercials before making his acting debut in the television drama 'Jog Biyog' in 2016.

Unlike the other major names on the list, Nisho built much of his reputation through television and OTT productions before making his silver-screen debut. His performances in web films and series have earned him significant recognition, establishing him as one of Bangladesh’s leading contemporary performers.

Nisho is also involved in writing and playback singing and has worked with several prominent actors, including Mehazabien Chowdhury, Tanjin Tisha and Chanchal Chowdhury.

Notable awards:

* Six Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
* Two BIFA Awards
* Two CJFB Performance Awards
* One BIFA nomination for Best OTT Actor

Chanchal Chowdhury — 12 awards

Chanchal Chowdhury has won 12 awards over the past decade, placing him third on the list. One of Bangladesh’s most acclaimed actors, Chowdhury has earned recognition across television and film throughout his career.

His performance in the 2016 film 'Aynabaji' further strengthened his position as a leading actor, bringing him widespread critical and audience acclaim. Since then, he has continued to receive recognition, particularly for his performances in challenging and character-driven roles.

Notable awards:

* Six Meril-Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor
* Three National Film Awards
* Kolkata 20th Tele Cine Award for Best Actor

Siam Ahmed — 8 awards

Siam Ahmed has earned at least eight awards over the past decade, establishing himself as another prominent name in Bangladesh’s entertainment industry.

Known for portraying complex and flawed characters, Ahmed has worked extensively in both films and OTT productions. He has also received recognition for his performances on television and in cinema, including several Best Actor honours.

Notable awards:

* Three Meril-Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor
* Two Bangladesh National Film Awards
* Two Babisas Awards for Best Actor