Person

Anwar Hossain

Acting · 1931–2013 · Jamalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India

Biography

Anwar Hossain (6 November 1931 – 13 September 2013) was a Bangladeshi actor, best known for playing the role of Siraj ud-Daulah in the Bengali film Nawab Sirajuddaula (1967). He appeared in nearly 500 movies in his 50-year career. He is often referred as The Uncrowned Nawab of Bengali films. He received the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Lathial (1975) and Best Supporting Actor awards for the films again for Golapi Ekhon Traine (1978) and Dayi Ke? (1987).

Known for

Filmography

2022Nishwas
2019Saturday AfternoonWaiter
2018Bachelor PointHunter Zanowar
2006The CyclePoran Baul
2005Love Me
2000The ForcesNury, Nur Jahan's Father
2000Phool Nebo Na Ashru Nebo
1999Ononto BhalobasaRahim Miah
1999Ranga Bou
1997Shami Keno Asami
1997Buker Bhitor Agun
1996Chaowa Theke Paowa
1996Mayer OdhikarKalu Darowan, Asha's father
1996Shotter Mrittu Nei
1996Premer SomadhiKhalek Mia
1994Sipahi
1989Shotto Mittha
1987Rajlokkhi SrikantoRatan
1985Ma O Chhele
1985Zameen Aasmaan (1985)
1984Bhat Dey
1979And She Was BeautifulNuru
1979Rupali Shaikate
1978The Endless TrailGolapi's father
1975PalankaMaqbool
1975Lathial
1974Alor MichilSahid Ashraf
1973Rangbaaz
1973Quiet Flows the Meghna
1972In Flames of SunriseAnwar Hossain
1972Manusher Mon
1971ShorolipiShahid Hossain
1970Kanch Kata Hirey
1970Darpochurno
1970Jibon Theke NeyaMr. Anwar, Sathi and Bithi's Brother
1969Neel Akasher Nichey
1968Abirbhab
1968Sat Bhai Chompa
1968Etotuku Asha
1967Nawab Sirajuddaula
1965RupbanJangli Sarder
1965Bahana
1963The Glass Wall
1962Jowar Elo
1962Shurjosnan
—A Fisful of Rice
—Champa with Seven Brothers
—BhaijaanZahir

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