Jeet
Born
Jeetendra Madnani

Kalighat, Kolkata, India
NationalityIndian
Other names
  • Jeetu
  • King of Tollywood
  • Boss of Bengali cinema
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • producer
  • entrepreneur
Years active1993–present
Notable work
Spouse
Mohna Ratlani
​
(m. 2011)​
Children2
Parent(s)Mithu Das Madnani, Sharda Devi Madnani
AwardsFull list
Websitejeetonline.com

Jeetendra Madnani, mononymously known as Jeet, is an Indian actor, film producer, singer, entrepreneur and television presenter known for his work in Bengali cinema. He owns the production houses "Grassroot Entertainment" and "Jeetz Filmworks".[1][2][3] He is also the Executive Secretary of "West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum". He has been a recipient of numerous awards including Tele Cine Awards, Anandalok Puraskar for the Best Actor and Kalakar Awards (2014) for "King of Tollywood" and many others. He is one of the few actors known for doing commercial action films in Tollywood.

He made his film debut with a Telugu film, named Chandu that was released in 2001 which did not do that well at the box office. Further, Jeet moved on to do Bengali films and had his first breakthrough by portraying the lead character in Sathi, which became one of the highest grossing Bengali films of all time. In a career spanning over two decades, he has become one of the biggest stars Bengali cinema through the years, with films like - Awara, Boss: Born to Rule, Bachchan, Boss 2: Back to Rule, Game: He plays to win, Badsha – The Don, Jor, Besh Korechi Prem Korechi, Fighter, Dui Prithibi, Sultan: The Saviour, Deewana, Raavan, Chengiz to his credit, all of them being Blockbuster Hits.[4][5]

From 2014 to 2020, he has starred in many films, including critically and commercially successful ventures like the psychological thriller- The Royal Bengal Tiger, Boss 2: Back to Rule and Shesh Theke Shuru, Besh Korechi Prem Korechi, Badsha – The Don.

In 2022, he starred Raavan, a film made under his production house, Jeetz Filmworks. It was released on Eid al-Fitr.[6] He worked with director Rajesh Ganguly for his film titled Chengiz, an action thriller.[7] Chengiz became the first Bengali film to get a simultaneous Hindi release and became a commercial success. His next film "Manush: Child of Destiny" was also released in Hindi. Now he is working for his upcoming film "Boomerang".[8]

Personal life

Jeet was born into a Sindhi family.[9][10] He had reportedly been in a relationship with his co-star Swastika Mukherjee during the shooting of the film Mastan.[11] Jeet subsequently married Mohna Ratlani, a school teacher from Lucknow, India, on 24 February 2011.[12] They became parents to a daughter on 12 December 2012.[13] In October 2023, Jeet and Mohna welcomed their second child and become parents to a son.[14]

Career

1993–96: Pre Debut

Jeet started with modelling assignments and then shifted to serials like Bishabriksha in 1994–95, directed by Bishnu Palchaudhuri, in which he played Taracharan; In Janani by Bishnu Palchaudhuri, in which he played Anil; and Daughters of the Century by Tapan Sinha, in which he was cast in the roles of Champiya

2001–04: Debut and Early Career

Jeet collaborated with Haranath Chakraborty for Naater Guru, which had the debutante Koel Mallick in the female lead. He later acted with Priyanka Trivedi in the film Sangee, released on 26 December 2003. In 2004, his first film was with Raima Sen, named Shakti. His other films of the year include Premi (opposite debutant Chandana Sharma), Mastan, Aakrosh, and Bandhan.

2005–08: Critical and Commercial Success

In 2005, he acted in Yuddho along with Mithun Chakraborty, Debashree Roy and Koel Mallick.[15] In 2005, Jeet collaborated with Mallick in Shubhodrishti and Manik, both directed by Prabhat Roy. Jeet won the Anandalok Awards for Best Actor for Manik.

Jeet again acted with Mallick in two consecutive films – Ghatak and Hero. He played Govindlal in Raja Sen's directional venture Krishnakanter Will, which starred Swastika Mukherjee and Monali Thakur as female leads. His next film was with Hrishitaa Bhatt, titled Bidhatar Lekha, which starred Priyanshu Chatterjee as the main antagonist. The film explores two lovers and their relationship in their last life that had come to a tragic end, and the pair confronts each other again in the current incarnation. He again collaborated with Mukherjee for the film Partner in 2008. Jeet collaborated with Varsha Priyadarshini for Jor which, made on a budget Rs. 1.25 crore, crossed seven weeks in theater and proved to be a hit at the box office.[16]

2009–present: Setback, Comeback and Further Success

Jeet during a shooting for his film in 2009

Jeet appeared with Mallick in the films Saat Paake Bandha and Neel Akasher Chandni. He starred in Dui Prithibi, which was released on 14 October 2010. Dui Prithibi was the highest grosser of 2010, according to a study conducted by FICCI and Deloitte.[17][18][19][20]

Jeet next starred with Srabanti Chatterjee in Fighter, the remake of the Telugu film Lakshyam. He worked with Nusrat Jahan in Raj Chakraborty's action film Shotru, which was a remake of the Tamil film Singam. Roshni Mukherjee of The Times of India gave the film a positive review.[21] Jeet reappeared with Priyanka Trivedi in Hello Memsaheb.[22] In 2012 he became a producer with the movie 100% Love, in which he also acted together with Mallick. His second film in 2012 with Sayantika Banerjee was Awara, which was the highest-grossing film of the year 2012. In 2013, he appeared in the gangster action film Boss with Subhashree Ganguly which was a remake of Mahesh Babu's Businessman. Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, Jaya Biswas of The Times of India wrote that "Jeet [...] can dance, fight and emote as well."[23] Jeet won the Kalakar Awards for The King of Tollywood for the film. He was also nominated for Best Actor in the inaugural ceremony of Filmfare Awards East.

Jeet acted in an extended special performance with Abir Chatterjee and Shraddha Das in Neeraj Pandey's debut Bengali production venture The Royal Bengal Tiger. Produced by Friday Filmworks and Jeet's Grassroot Entertainment and distributed by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, the film turned out to be a critical and commercial success. Jeet's performance of a suave and slightly dangerous Anjan who completely transforms the main protagonist in the film, received critical acclaim.[24] He also acted in Baba Yadav's second directional venture Game, in which he played an officer of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) working in the Indian Army. In 2014, Jeet co-starred with Aindrita Ray (in her debut Bengali film) in the film Bachchan, which was released on 3 October 2014, to positive response from critics as well as from audiences.[25]

In 2015 he co-starred in the action comedy filmBesh Korechi Prem Korechi with Koel Mallick. The film included Kharaj Mukherjee, Puneet Issar and Ashish Vidyarthi in lead roles. It was a remake of the Telugu movie Loukyam. In 2016, he starred in Power and Badsha – The Don. Directed by Baba Yadav, Badsha – The Don was an Indian-Bangladeshi action comedy film. Both films failed at the box office.[26] He also played the lead role in Abhimaan. 2017 onwards all his films have been released under the banner of his own production houses "Grassroot Entertainment" and "Jeetz Filmworks". In 2017 he starred in Boss 2: Back to Rule, a sequel to his 2013 film Boss: Born to Rule. Jeet reprised his role of Surya aka Surya Bhai. An India-Bangladesh joint production directed by Baba Yadav, it features Subhashree Ganguly and Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria in the leading roles. It went on to become the fourth highest grossing Bengali film of all time grossing more than 10.5 crores. In 2018, first he released Inspector Notty K. It received negative reviews from the critics.[27] Then he played the titular role in Sultan: The Saviour which is a remake of 2015 Tamil movie Vedalam. His third film that year was Bagh Bandi Khela. In 2019, he first acted in the comedy-drama Baccha Shoshur. Then he co-starred in Shesh Theke Shuru with Koel Mallick. It was the 50th movie of Jeet since his first movie Chandu (2001) and it marked the collaboration between Jeet and Koel Mallick after 4 years since they last worked altogether in 2015 film Besh Korechi Prem Korechi. His third film in 2019 was Panther: Hindustan Meri Jaan. An action thriller directed by debutant Anshuman Pratyush, although majority of the audiences appreciated it, critics gave it overwhelmingly negative reviews. In 2020, Jeet starred in Asur directed by Pavel Bhattacharjee. It was a tribute to the sculptor Ramkinkar Baij.

In 2021, he starred in Baazi, a film made under his production house Jeetz Filmworks, opposite Mimi Chakraborty. It was released in October during Puja holidays. In 2022, he starred in Ravaan, a film made under his production house Jeetz Filmworks. It released on Eid al-Fitr.[28] The film received moderate reviews. While Jeet's performance received praise, the plot and screenplay was criticised. In 2023, he starred in the action-thriller Chengiz which became the first Bengali film to be released simultaneously in both Bengali and Hindi languages on 21 April 2023.[29][30] His second film in 2023 was "Manush: Child of Destiny" with Jeetu Kamal, Sushmita Chatterjee and Bidya Sinha Saha Mim. It was also released in Hindi besides Bengali and received lukewarm box-office response.[31]

His next film will be "Boomerang", which is slated for a release in early 2024.[32]

Filmography

Other works

Brand endorsements

A relatively small budget ad of a regional brand of men's underwear had Jeet in the lead. He became the brand ambassador of Fashion at Big Bazaar (a unit of Future Group) on 18 September 2013.[33] In 2005, a special Durga Puja campaign of Thums Up launched Jeet as their brand ambassador in West Bengal.[34] Jeet launched the Times Food Guide 2012 in Kolkata.[35]

Sports ventures

Jeet was also the ex-captain of the Bengal Tigers in the Celebrity Cricket League.[36] Jeet had also acquired the Kolkata franchise of the first-ever multi-nation 2016 Premier Futsal season that started on 15 July 2016. The team is known as "Kolkata 5s" as each franchise was similarly named in the inaugural season.[37]

Television appearances

Name of the show Notes Channel
Star of Bengal Host Zee Bangla
Dance Bangla Dance To promote his film Shotru Zee Bangla
Koti Takar Baaji[38] Host Star Jalsha
Dadagiri Unlimited To promote his film The Royal Bengal Tiger. Zee Bangla
Mirakkel To promote his film Bachchan Zee Bangla
Mirakkel To promote his film Power Zee Bangla
Bigg Boss Bangla Host Colors Bangla
Dance Bangla Dance Judge Zee Bangla
Ismart Jodi Host Star Jalsha

Awards and nominations

YearAwardFilm/ShowCategoryResult
2003Bengal Film Journalists' Association AwardsSathiMost Promising ActorWon
2003Anandalok AwardsSathiBest ActorWon
2005Anandalok AwardsManikAnandalok Award for Best ActorWon
2006Anandalok AwardsPriyotamaBest Upcoming Star (Male)Won
2008Anandalok AwardsJorBest ActorWon
2010Zee Bangla Gourab Somman AwardsWantedBest ActorWon
2010Anandalok Puraskar[39]WantedBest Actor (Male)Nominated
2013Tele Cine Awards[40]DeewanaBest Actor/Performance in a Leading RoleWon
2013Tele Cine Awards[40]DeewanaBest Jodi with Srabanti ChatterjeeWon
2014Filmfare Awards EastBossBest ActorNominated
2014Kalakar AwardsBossThe King of Tollywood AwardWon
2020Films and Frames Digital Film AwardsAsurBest Actor (Popular)Won (Refused)
2022West Bengal Film Journalists' Association AwardsAsurBest ActorNominated
2023Bengali Film & Television AwardRaavanBest ActorWon[41]

References

  1. ↑ "Exclusive interview of tollywood actor Jeet". anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  2. ↑ Malvania, Urvi (6 July 2016). "How Bengali actor Jeet is moving the goalposts for Futsal in Kolkata". Business Standard India. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Actor Jeet in Dhaka for 'Boss 2' promotion". Daily Sun. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  4. ↑ "I don't look back and regret: Jeet". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "You should not take decisions when you are angry: Jeet". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "Jeet starts shooting for his next 'Raavan'". The Times of India.
  7. ↑ "All you need to know about Jeet's next 'Chengiz' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. ↑ "Jeet set to star in Sanjoy Samaddar directorial 'Manush'". December 2022.
  9. ↑ "Filmy comeback". Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  10. ↑ "I am not an athlete with a number on my back, nor am I a telephone number". Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  11. ↑ "I want to gift Jeet a vase: Swastika". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 June 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
  12. ↑ "Marriages are made in heaven: Jeet". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  13. ↑ "Jeet's a father!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 August 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  14. ↑ "Jeet welcomes baby boy with wife Mohna".
  15. ↑ "The Telegraph Calcutta : Metro". The Telegraph. Kolkota. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  16. ↑ Tolly tally Archived 2 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Telegraph India.com. 12 March 2008
  17. ↑ "Alive & Kicking". The Statesman. 23 December 2011. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013.
  18. ↑ "The revival of Bangla film industry". The Economic Times. 30 April 2011. Archived from the original on 26 April 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  19. ↑ "Film industry wants Mamata to focus right in revamp shot". The Indian Express. 19 December 2011.
  20. ↑ "A symphony of art Media & Entertainment in East India-Bengal" (PDF). Deloitte. December 2011.
  21. ↑ "Shatru Movie Review". The Times of India. 7 June 2011. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  22. ↑ "Hello Memsaheb (2011) – Bengali Movie Review". calcuttatube.com. 12 October 2011. Archived from the original on 17 June 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  23. ↑ "Boss Movie Review". The Times of India. 11 August 2013. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  24. ↑ "The Royal Bengal Tiger Movie Review". The Times of India. 2 February 2014. Archived from the original on 24 April 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  25. ↑ "Full Biography Bengali Film Actor Jeet". cinejalsha.com. 9 April 2013. Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  26. ↑ "Here are the remake Rajas of Tollywood".
  27. ↑ "INSPECTOR NOTTY K MOVIE REVIEW".
  28. ↑ "Jeet starts shooting for his next 'Raavan'". The Times of India.
  29. ↑ "Blumhardt, James Fuller, (died 10 Dec. 1922), formerly Professor of Hindustani, and Reader of Hindi and Bengali, University College, London; and Teacher of Bengali at Oxford University", Who Was Who, Oxford University Press, 1 December 2007, retrieved 25 April 2023
  30. ↑ "Jeet's Chengiz becomes first Bengali film to get a simultaneous Hindi release".
  31. ↑ "Jeet-Jeetu Kamal in One Frame, 'Manush' Star Cast Revealed".
  32. ↑ "Tollywood superstar Jeet and Rukmini starrer 'Boomerang' sets new industry standards with Cinebot technology, futuristic bike".
  33. ↑ "Superstar Jeet is the new face of FBB" (PDF). Future Group. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  34. ↑ Reshmi Sengupta (18 August 2006). "Enter, box-office brandwagon- Door of product promotion opens up for cash-starved Tollywood". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  35. ↑ "Times Food Guide 2012 launched in Kolkata". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 August 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  36. ↑ "Kolkata's 'Bengal Tigers' to play in CCL II". Rediff. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
  37. ↑ "Bengali actor Jeet acquires Kolkata team of Premier Futsal league". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  38. ↑ "Jeet to host high-tech game show". The Times of India. 14 October 2011. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  39. ↑ "Anandalok Purashkar Nominations". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 8 January 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
  40. 1 2 "13th Tele Cine Awards 2013". kolkatabengalinfo.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  41. ↑ "BFTA Award: 'বেঙ্গলি ফিল্ম অ্যান্ড টেলিভিশন অ্যাওয়ার্ড'-এ সম্মানিত হলেন একঝাঁক টলি তারকা ৷ লিভিং লেজেন্ড পুরস্কারে সম্মানিত পরাণ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় ৷ তালিকায় প্রসেনজিৎ, জিতরাও ৷".

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