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 a supporting character in the 2006 film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.[1]

Azamat Bagatov
Азамат Багатов
"أزأمات" نحن نسافر
Borat character
First appearanceBorat (2006)
Last appearanceJimmy Kimmel Live (2015)
Created bySacha Baron Cohen
Portrayed byKen Davitian
In-universe information
OccupationActor / Producer / bodyguard
NationalityKazakh
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."[2]

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.[3] 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.[4]

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). Davitian spoke Armenian as Azamat.[5]

It is also known that the character hates Jews and blames them for 9/11. He refuses to fly anywhere for this reason. In Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, it is revealed that sometime during the 14-year-gap between the first and second film, Azamat Bagatov had been executed for Kazakstan's downfall and had his skin turned into a chair which Borat sits on in the Kazakh president's office.[6] He was also listed as a "Patient Zero" candidate to spread COVID-19 in the United States, but that task ultimately went to Borat.

References
  1. Chilton, Louis (October 28, 2020). "Borat star explains why his character was left out of the sequel". The Independent.
  2. 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
  3. Abele, Robert (February 7, 2007). "Azamat Clothed". LA Weekly.
  4. "Ali G + Borat - Dog Contest ( Super Funny ) - YouTube". www.youtube.com.
  5. Abcarian, Robin (February 26, 2007). "Disrobing Davitian". The Jerusalem Post.
  6. Chhibber, Mini Anthikad (October 24, 2020). "'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' review: Sacha Baron Cohen's back to raise hell". The Hindu.
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