Anwar Hossain (actor)
| Anwar Hossain | |
|---|---|
| Born |
6 December 1931 Jamalpur, East Bengal, British India |
| Died |
13 September 2013 (aged 81) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Awards |
National Film Awards Bachsas Awards |
Anwar Hossain (December 6, 1931 – September 13, 2013) was a Bangladeshi actor, best known for playing Siraj ud-Daulah in a Bengali film in 1967. The versatile actor appeared in nearly 500 movies in a career that stretched more than 50 years and reached an almost unmatched height in the Dhallywod (Bangladeshi) film industry.[1]
Career
Anwar Hossain started his career on silver screen through Tomar Amar which was released in 1958. He also acted in Urdu films such as Nachghor, Bahana and Ujala. In 1965, Rupban brought him to fame, but he entered film folklore with his lead role in Nawab Sirajuddaula in 1967.[2]
Filmography
- Palanka
- Tomar Amar
- Shurjo Snan
- Jowar Elo
- Kancher Deyal
- Shutorang
- Dui Digonto
- Nawab Sirajuddoulah (1967)
- Poroshmoni
- Neel Akasher Neeche
- Jibon Theke Neya (1970)
- Etotuku Asha[3]
- Joy Bangla
- Nijere Haraye Khuji
- Lalon Fokir
- Orunodoyer Ognishakkhi
- Alo Tumi Aleya
- Golapi Ekhon Traine (1978)
- Devdas
- Rajlokkhi Shrikanto
- Dayi Ke (1987)
- Rongbaj
- Dhire Bohe Meghna (1973)
- Rupali Shaikate
- Noyon Moni
- Nagor Dola
- Surya Sangram
- Ghani (2006) - last work.[2]
Awards
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Best Actor | Lathial | Won[4] |
| 1978 | Best Supporting Actor | Golapi Ekhon Traine | Won |
| 1987 | Best Supporting Actor | Dayi Ke | Won |
| 2010 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
- Bangladesh Film Journalist Association Award (Bachsas Awards) in 1979
- Chalachitra Darshak Forum in 2006
- Channel-I Film Mela Award in 2009[5]
Death
He died in 2013 from complications of old age.[6]
References
- ↑ "Anwar Hossain Passes Away". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- 1 2 Ashik Hossain (2013-09-13). "'Nawab' of sliver screen Anwar Hossain bows out". bdnews24. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- ↑ Hisham Bin Mustafa (2013-09-20). "Anwar Hossain: An eternal actor". Priyo News. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Actor Anwar Hossain remembered". The Daily Sun. 2015-09-14. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Noted actor Anwar Hossain passes away". risingbd. 2013-09-13. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Anwar Hossain No More". The Daily Star.
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