Anwar Hossain (6 December 1931 – 13 September 2013)[1] 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.[2] He is often referred as The Uncrowned Nawab of Bengali films.[3] 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).[1]
Anwar Hossain | |
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 Hossain in the film Nawab Sirajuddoulah (1967) | |
| Born | 6 December 1931 |
| Died | 13 September 2013 (aged 81) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Pakistani, Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Awards | National Film Awards Bachsas Awards |
Early life
Hossain was born in Jamalpur, as the third child of Nazir Hossain and Shadiya Khatun.[1]
Career
Hossain started his film career through Tomar Amar, released in 1958. His notable Urdu language films include Nachghor, Bahana and Ujala.[1] In 1965, Rupban brought him to fame, but he got his breakthrough with his lead role in Nawab Sirajuddaula in 1967.[4]
Filmography
- Tomar Amar (1961)
- Shurjo Snan (1962)
- Jowar Elo (1962)
- Kancher Deyal (1963)
- Dui Digonto (1964)
- Raja Sanyasi (1966)[5]
- Nawab Sirajuddaula (1967)
- Etotuku Asha (1968)[1][6]
- Alor Pipasha (1969)[7]
- Ghazi Khalu (1969)[7]
- Jina Bhi Munshkil (1969)[8]
- Kangan (1969)[9]
- Maina Moti (1969)[7]
- Neel Akasher Neechey (1969)[7]
- Pala Bodal (1969)[7]
- Paroler Sansar (1969)[7]
- Swarna Kamal (1969)[10]
- Aparjeo (1970)[11]
- Charro Beshi (1970)[11]
- Jey Aguney Puri (1970)[11]
- Jibon Theke Neya (1970)[11]
- Jog Biyog (1970)[11]
- Kokho Gocho (1970)[11]
- Maina (1970)[10]
- Nayeeka (1970)[12]
- Lalon Fokir (1972)
- Orunodoyer Ognishakkhi (1972)
- Dhire Bohe Meghna (1973)
- Nayanmoni (1976)
- Palanka (1975)
- Rupali Shaikate (1977)
- Nagor Dola (1978)
- Golapi Ekhon Traine (1978)
- Shurjo Shongram (1979)
- Devdas (1982)
- Rajlokkhi Shrikanto (1987)
- Dayi Ke (1987)
- Ranga Bou (1998)
- Sotter Mrittu Nei (1996)
- Jibon Chabi (1999)
- Ghani (2006)[4]
- Rongbaj
- Alo Tumi Aleya
- Joy Bangla
- Nijere Haraye Khuji
- Poroshmoni
Awards
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Best Actor | Lathial | Won[13] |
| 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[14]
Death
Hossain was admitted to hospital in August 2013 for suspected gallstones. Doctors ruled surgery would be too invasive. Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited him in hospital shortly before his death and issued his family with a cheque for one million Taka, equivalent to approximately eleven thousand US dollars. He died the following day, on 13 September 2013.[15]