Mahathir Mahmood Antik, more commonly known as Antik Mahmud, is a talented Bangladeshi animator, cartoonist, and comic-book artist known primarily for his distinctive animation and narrative style. So much so that Antik with close to 1.1 million subscribers on Youtube alone and more than 1.2 million followers on Facebook has been able to position himself within the geography of entertainment in Bangladesh successfully. His occupation also contains animated stories, illustrations of the books, working, and advertising of different peoples’ works which enables him to be one of the most potent content authors in this part of the world.
Origins and Early Years
Antik Mahmud was born in 10th January 1999 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. After a short period of his birth, his family relocated to Nagasaki, Japan where he spent most of his early years. Being in Japan meant in contact with a lot of animated and cartoon oriented materials which ignited his passion for stories from a very young age. When he was 7 learning to draw as well as his passion for comics, that will be his carry-out later in his life developed when his family returned back to Bangladesh, where he spent most of his childhood.
Early Beginnings: Pre Fame
In the case of Antik the real venture in crafts began while he was in the 9th grade. It had been much earlier when he developed a core interest in comic books. He started drawing comics in school, and moreso tried out other ways that are visually appealing in telling stories. Given his talent for humor, satire, and social observations, his artwork was unique enough to attract the audience and he quickly gained popularity on social media Facebook in particular.
After enrolling in the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) to study Information and Communication Engineering, Antik was hired as a Creatives Executive at the famous 10 Minute School. This position enabled him to develop content and work in digital media. In that period, Antik also established Antik Animated Studio, whereby he would create his own animated stories and start his journey to fame on Youtube.
Noteworthy Works
Antik Mahmud is the author and illustrator of numerous successful comic book sets enjoyed by readers and critics alike. His comic book titles are:
1. “Perahin” – Delving into the issues of personal constraints and liberty, self-discovery has been a major success, especially amongst younger readers due to its rich thematic content and innovative narrative.
2. “Noman” – A series built around a central superhero and the issues, or challenges faced by Bangladeshi people evoked comical responses. This comic is especially known for its fine sense of humor and unforgettable characters.
3. “Chal” – this series similarly portrays life in Bangladesh, but manages to incorporate humor, while addressing certain important social issues as well.
Besides his comic book works, Antik also illustrated a 2019 publication called “Vallage Na” – a self-help book written by Ayman Sadiq which became a bestseller. This project proved his adaptability as he was able to execute which was probably the most creative part of the book ideation process for the graphic enhancement of the book contents.
Getting Popular on YouTube
In Antik Mahmud’s Youtube’s creativity full animated stories can be found which cover almost anything from mundane student life and social issues to funny reason for simple things. The Smarts component of the Animators, together with some humor and social issues in those animations has won a very big audience.
The Song became popular in August 2022, Antik released “Bhallage” for the first time together with Pritom Hasan. Later the song became a sensation and Antik even published the official lyrics video on his channel. This entry into music, however, made the firm more resilient, apparently as a creator who specializes in different art forms.
Interesting Facts and Recognitions
Much has been said about the impressive pace with which Antik is gaining popularity, and in December 2021, he was announced as one of the 18 creators to be honored at the 1st Marvel of Tomorrow influencers summit and awards held in Bangladesh. He also came first in the Art category, and this carved out an indelible mark in his growing status in the creative industry. The event also recognised other social media personalities such as Ridy Sheikh in Dance, and Iftekhar Rafsan in Food Blogging, among others.
On a Personal Note: Kin and Their Spouses
Antik was born of Bangladeshi origin and, until the age of seven went to live in his mother country, he had some years of his childhood spent in Nagasaki, Japan. As a result, he has been able to synthesize the elements of the two and applies both orientations in his compositions.
Antik is in a marital union with Halima Binte Islam, with whom they have settled down to create a conducive environment for their artistic endeavors. Even with his breakout stardom and popularity, Antik’s personal life still remains a well-kept secret, however, he sometimes indulges his fan base over social media in showing off some family activities. He for instance, uploaded a father-and-son picture on his Instagram account on 1st October 2022, in which the fans had the opportunity to appreciate the family essence of this artist.
Various Activities Coupled with Collaborations
Over the years, Antik has collaborated with several local and overseas creators, musicians, and brands, which has grown his brand further. The necessity to create original content often makes it easy to work with people outside one’s specific area of expertise. One of the interesting collaborations was with Pritom Hasan, where the two worked on the song called “Bhallage!” in August 2022.
The Prospect of Antik Mahmud
Antik Mahmud is one of the people who remains at the frontier of digital art and animation in Bangladesh, with the career that remains ever in a state of progress. New concepts are constantly looking and developing their own systems while undertaking activities which are aimed at processes which defy conventional plans of story development. Their herculean efforts aim at entertainment but at the same time cause serious reflections about the social, cultural, and political problems of Bangladesh.
As he heads Antik Animated Studio, he makes sure that people will have high quality and engaging sources of entertainment no matter how young or old they are. The recognition of the people of Bangladesh has reached him because of his creative activities in digital art, animation and comicbook creating which have looped back in globalization.
To sum up, Antik Mahmud is not just a Youtube sensation or a cartoonist and artist; he is a revolutionary whose skills have made several youths patent their creativity too. Thanks to animated stories, comic books and other projects of Antik, the creative works of Bangladesh are proud to have him. The biography of this mass media populist is characterized by certain positivity, perseverance and uncompromising standards. And with the growing number of fans and the increasing volume of the artist’s work, everything is going great for this gifted artist.
Here Is All The Social Media:-
Facebook : 1.2M
Instagram : 376K
YouTube : 1.13M
X: 2.4K
