Alamgir (actor)

Alamgir
Native name আলমগীর হোসেন
Born Alamgir Hossain
April 03, 1950
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Residence Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality Bangladeshi
Other names Superhero
Occupation Film actor, Director, TV Actor, Presenter
Years active 1973–present
Notable work Ma o Chele, Nishpap
Awards National Film Awards (7th time)

Alamgir (born 3 April 1950)[1] is a Bangladeshi film actor, television actor and host. Alamgir has received seven National Film Awards during his career.

Early life

Alamgir was born on 3 April 1950 at Dhaka Medical College Hospital in Dhaka.[1] His father Alhaz Kalim Uddin Ahmed (Dudu Miah) was an executive producer of Mukh O Mukhosh, the first film of the Dhallywood film industry.[1]

Acting career

Alamgir's first film was Amar Jonmovumi, directed by Alamgir Kumkum. His second film was Dasyu Rani. He has worked in a variety of films and TV dramas, and also as a presenter. In 1986, he made his directorial debut with the film Nishpap. He has received seven National Film Awards and several other awards.

Personal life

He is the father of singer Akhi Alamgir. Alamgir's first wife was songwriter Khoshnur Alamgir. After their divorce he married singer Runa Laila.[2]

Television

Alamgir is the host of the game show Houseful on Maasranga Television.[3]

Filmography

Year Film Director Co-star Notes
1973 Amar Jonmovumi Alamgir Kumkum
1980 Koshai Amjad Hossain Kabori
1985 Ma o Chele Kamal Ahmed Shabana Winner: Best Actor National Film Award
1984 Bhat De[4] Amjad Hossain Shabana
1988 Pothe Holo Dekha Hafiz Uddin Anjana Mumtaz
1992 Satya Mithya A K Mintu Shabana
1987 "Opekkha"
1990 "Moroner Pare"

Awards and achievements

National Film Awards

Year Award Category Film Result
1985 National Film Award Best Actor Ma o CheleWon
1987 National Film Award Best Actor OpekkhaWon
1989 National Film Award Best Actor Khati PuronWon
1990 National Film Award Best Actor Moroner PoreWon
1991 National Film Award Best Actor Pita Mata SontanWon
1992 National Film Award Best Actor Andho BiswasWon
1994 National Film Award Best Actor Desh PremikWon

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