JEET

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Jeet

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ACTOR  •  PRODUCER  •  TELEVISION PRESENTER

Jeet is one of the most prominent stars of contemporary Bengali cinema.
Known for his commanding screen presence, action-oriented roles and
mainstream commercial films, he has built a career spanning Bengali,
Telugu and Bhojpuri cinema, television, production and digital
entertainment.

1993

Career Begins

Modelling

2002

Bengali Debut

Sathi

58th

Film

2026 Release

2025

OTT Debut

Khakee

ABOUT JEET

Born Jeetendra Madnani, Jeet began his modelling career in 1993 and
subsequently entered television. His early acting work included
television projects before he moved towards feature films.

He made his first lead appearance on the big screen with the Telugu
film Chandu in 2001. His
Bengali breakthrough arrived in 2002 with
Sathi, opposite Priyanka
Trivedi.

The success of Sathi established Jeet as a major new star in Bengali
cinema. He followed it with successful films including
Nater Guru, Sangee, Bandhan,
Yuddho, Manik and Kranti.

Over the years, Jeet became particularly associated with mainstream
action, romance and commercial entertainment, while also expanding
into production and television. His later career includes
Boss, Badsha The Don, Abhimaan,
Sultan: The Saviour, Chengiz and
Manush.

QUICK FACTS

Full Name

Jeetendra Madnani

Known As

Jeet

Born

30 Nov 1978

Birthplace

Kolkata

Profession

Actor, Producer

Industry

Bengali Cinema

Production

Jeetz Filmworks

CAREER JOURNEY

01

1993

Modelling


Entry into entertainment

02

1994–98

Television


Early acting work

03

2001–02

Big Screen


Chandu → Sathi

04

2010s

Superstar


Action & commercial cinema

05

2020s

Cinema + OTT


Chengiz & Khakee

SIGNATURE FILMS

Sathi

2002

Nater Guru

2003

Bandhan

2004

Kranti

2006

Yuddho

2005

Dui Prithibi

2010

Boss

2013

Abhimaan

2016

Badsha The Don

2016

Sultan

2018

Chengiz

2023

Manush

2023

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

2001
Chandu

2002
Sathi

2003
Nater Guru • Sangee

2004
Bandhan • Mastan

2005
Yuddho • Manik

2006
Hero • Kranti • Ghatak

2010
Wanted • Josh • Dui Prithibi

2013
Boss: Born to Rule

2016
Badsha The Don • Abhimaan

2018
Sultan • Bagh Bandi Khela

2019
Shesh Theke Shuru • Panther

2022
Raavan

2023
Chengiz • Manush

2024
Boomerang

AS A PRODUCER

Jeet expanded his career beyond acting and established himself as a
film producer through his production banner
Jeetz Filmworks /
Grassroot Entertainment.

Fighter

100% Love

Deewana

Boss

Bachchan

Abhimaan

Sultan

Asur

Raavan

Chengiz

Manush

TELEVISION & REALITY SHOWS

1994
Vish Briksha

1995
Janani • Bhabna

2009
Star of Bengal — Host

2011
Koti Takar Baaji — Host

2016
Bigg Boss Bangla — Host

2021–22
Dance Bangla Dance • Ismart Jodi

OTT & DIGITAL ERA

2025 • NETFLIX

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter

IPS Arjun Maitra

Jeet made his OTT debut with the Hindi-language Netflix series
Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, marking a new chapter
in his screen career.

AWARDS & HONOURS

2002

BFJA Award


Most Promising Actor

2002

Anandalok


Best Actor • Sathi

2005

Anandalok


Best Actor • Manik

2013

Kalakar Award


King of Tollywood

2023

BF&T Award


Best Actor • Raavan

LEGACY IN BENGALI CINEMA

Jeet’s career represents one of the strongest examples of modern
commercial stardom in Bengali cinema. From the breakthrough success
of Sathi to large-scale
action entertainers and contemporary pan-Indian projects, he has
consistently maintained a strong connection with mainstream audiences.

His transition into production, television hosting and digital
entertainment has further expanded his presence beyond conventional
film acting. With films such as
Chengiz and the OTT series
Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, his career continues to move
across different formats and audiences.

UPCOMING

Keu Bole Biplobi, Keu Bole Dakat

2026 • Ananta Singh

Jeet plays Ananta Singh in the upcoming Bengali film based on the life
of the Indian revolutionary. The film is listed as his 58th film.

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