Anwar Hossain
About Anwar Hossain
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).
Filmography(3)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Nishwas Action | 15 Sept 2022 | Actor | Blockbuster |
 The Dark Side of Dhaka Crime | 10 Jun 2021 | Actor | Hit |
 Saturday Afternoon Drama | 24 Apr 2019 | Waiter | Released |
Career Timeline
3 films · Debut 2019
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(3)
Anwar Hossain – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Anwar Hossain is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 3 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Anwar Hossain has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Raihan Rafi, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Rashed Mamun Apu. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Anwar Hossain has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Thriller, Drama, Action, Crime. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Anwar Hossain made their film debut in 2019 with the film Saturday Afternoon. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Anwar Hossain's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
FAQs about Anwar Hossain
How many films has Anwar Hossain acted in?▼
Anwar Hossain has been part of 3 films in Indian, spanning genres such as Action, Thriller, Crime.
What is Anwar Hossain's most popular film?▼
Anwar Hossain's notable films include "Nishwas", "The Dark Side of Dhaka", "Saturday Afternoon". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Anwar Hossain's role in Indian cinema?▼
Anwar Hossain works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. 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 Na...
When did Anwar Hossain debut in Indian?▼
Anwar Hossain made their Indian debut in 2019 with the film "Saturday Afternoon".
What genres has Anwar Hossain worked in?▼
Anwar Hossain has worked in Thriller (3 films), Drama (2 films), Action (1 film), Crime (1 film) in their film career.