Jeet Madnani

Biography

Jeetendra Madnani (born November 30, 1978), known mononymously as Jeet, is a prominent Indian actor, film producer, and television presenter. He primarily works in Bengali cinema (Tollywood).

Here's a summary of what he's known for:

• Bengali Film Superstar: Jeet is one of the highest-paid and most popular actors in the Bengali film industry, often referred to as the "BOSS" of Tollywood.
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• Action and Romance: He is particularly known for his action-packed "masala" entertainers and romantic dramas.
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• Successful Films: He has starred in numerous commercially successful films, including:
  • Sathi (2002) - His breakthrough Bengali film.
  • Nater Guru (2003)
  • Shubhodrishti (2005)
  • Wanted (2010)
  • Dui Prithibi (2010)
  • Awara (2012)
  • Boss: Born to Rule (2013)
  • Bachchan (2014)
  • Badsha – The Don (2016)
  • Boss 2: Back to Rule (2017)
  • Raavan (2022)
  • Chengiz (2023) - The first Bengali film to have a simultaneous Hindi release.
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• Producer: He owns the production houses Grassroot Entertainment and Jeetz Filmworks and has produced many of his films.
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• Television Presenter: He has also hosted popular television shows like Big Boss Bangla and Koti Takar Baji.
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• Awards and Recognition: Jeet has received several awards for his acting, including:
  • Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Most Promising Actor for Sathi (2003).
  • Anandalok Puraskar for Best Actor for Sathi (2003) and Manik (2005).
  • Zee Bangla Gourab Somman Awards for Best Actor for Wanted (2010) and Fighter (2011).
  • Tele Cine Awards for Best Actor for Fighter (2011) and Deewana (2013).
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  • Kalakar Awards as "The King of Tollywood" for Boss: Born to Rule (2014).
  • Bengali Film & Television Award for Best Actor (Male) for Raavan (2023) and Chengiz (2024).
  • Zee 24 Ghanta Ananya Samman for Lifetime Achievement in the Film Industry (2024).
  • Joy Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards Bengal for Most Stylish Star (Male) and Trailblazer of the Year (2025).
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• Hindi Debut: He is making his Hindi debut with Neeraj Pandey's web series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, set to release on Netflix in 2025.

In short, Jeet is a major star in Bengali cinema known for his action films, romantic roles, and significant contributions as an actor and producer over the last two decades.