Azamat Bagatov

Azamat Bagatov (Kazakh: Азамат Багатов) is a satirical character invented by English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Played by Ken Davitian, he is a Kazakh producer and is a supporting character in the 2006 film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. He now works in a guesthouse.

Azamat Bagatov
Азамат Багатов
"أزأمات" نحن نسافر
Borat character
First appearanceBorat (2006)
Last appearanceBorat (2006)
Created bySacha Baron Cohen
Portrayed byKen Davitian
In-universe information
OccupationActor / Producer / bodyguard
NationalityKazakh
Birth date (1953-08-10) 10 August 1953
ResidenceKazakhstan

The film's comedic aspect is from the use of extreme social and cultural viewpoints and vulgar language and behavior. Entertainment Weekly gave it high reviews, saying, "The Kazakhstani journalist gave us some of the most incisive cultural commentary ever filmed. That, and a wrestling match between butt-naked men. Something for everyone."[1]

Fictional character biography

Not much is known about Azamat Bagatov other than the fact that he is the producer for Borat in his cross-country road trip to learn more about the culture of the United States. He is also briefly mentioned in Da Ali G Show, where it is revealed that he originated from Turkmenistan. He is married to Lindi, who is deceased.[2]

For a brief time Azamat Bagatov was the most notorious rapist in all of Kazakhstan. When at school, Azamat scored 2 percentile points higher than Borat on an exam (notwithstanding Borat's claims that this was due to Azamat cheating).

It is also known that the character hates Jews and blames them for 9/11. He refuses to fly anywhere for this reason.

References

  1. Geier, Thom; Jensen, Jeff; Jordan, Tina; Lyons, Margaret; Markovitz, Adam; Nashawaty, Chris; Pastorek, Whitney; Rice, Lynette; Rottenberg, Josh; Schwartz, Missy; Slezak, Michael; Snierson, Dan; Stack, Tim; Stroup, Kate; Tucker, Ken; Vary, Adam B.; Vozick-Levinson, Simon; Ward, Kate (December 11, 2009), "The 100 greatest movies, TV shows, albums, books, characters, scenes, episodes, songs, dresses, music videos, and trends that entertained us over the past 10 years". Entertainment Weekly. (1079/1080):74-84
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZGGWy8G-GA#t=187
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