Anwar Hussain (actor)
Anwar Hussain | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1925 |
| Died | 2 January 1988 (aged 62) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupations | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1940–1987 |
| Mother | Jaddanbai |
| Relatives | Dutt family |
Anwar Hussain (11 November 1925 – 2 January 1988) was an Indian actor and producer. He was a popular character actor from the 1940s to 1982 and acted in over 200 Bollywood films.
Some of his best-known roles are from Ab Dilli Dur Nahin, Gunga Jumna (1961), Shaheed, Baharon Ke Sapne, Victoria No. 203 (1972), Chori Mera Kaam, Loafer, Gaddar, Rafoo Chakkar and Jail Yatra.[1]
Early life
[edit]Anwar Hussain was born on 11 November 1925 in Calcutta, British India.[1] He was the son of singer-turned director Jaddanbai[1][2] and thus, maternal half-brother to noted actress Nargis Dutt and Akhtar Hussain.[2][3]
Hussain is also known for his role in Rocky (1981) with his nephew Sanjay Dutt.[2]
Death
[edit]Anwar Hussain died on 2 January 1988 in Mumbai, India at age 62.[1]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Sanjog[1] | Hindi | |
| 1944 | Pehle Aap | Hindi | |
| 1951 | Hum Log | Kundan | Hindi |
| 1953 | Jhamela[1] | Hindi | |
| Footpath[1] | Ram | Hindi | |
| Yahudi[1] | Antonio | Hindi | |
| 1957 | Bhabhi | Jeevan | Hindi |
| Ab Dilli Dur Nahin | Mukundlal | Hindi | |
| 1958 | Police | Ramesh | Hindi |
| Amar Deep[4] | Thief / Conman | Hindi | |
| 1961 | Chhote Nawab | Hindi | |
| Gunga Jumna[5] | Hariram | Hindi | |
| 1962 | Asli-Naqli[1][5] | Mohan | Hindi |
| 1963 | Shehar Aur Sapna[1] | Hindi | |
| Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram | Bhojpuri | ||
| 1965 | Guide[1][4] | Gaffoor | Hindi |
| Shaheed[4] | Jail warden Chattar Singh | Hindi | |
| 1966 | Mera Saaya | Police Inspector | Hindi |
| 1967 | Hamraaz | Captain Mahendra | Hindi |
| Kade Dhupp Kade Chhaan | Punjabi movie | ||
| Raat Aur Din | Doctor | Hindi | |
| Baharon Ke Sapne | Friend | Hindi | |
| Nai Roshni[4] | Ramzan | Hindi | |
| Chand Par Chadayee | Barahatu | Hindi | |
| Night in London | Colonel Fuji | Hindi | |
| 1968 | Anokhi Raat | Ram Das | Hindi |
| 1969 | Yakeen | Mr. D'Mello | Hindi |
| Aadmi Aur Insaan | Gupta | Hindi | |
| 1970 | Dastak[4] | Marativale | Hindi |
| 1971 | Balidaan | Hindi | |
| Upaasna | John Dsouza | Hindi | |
| Pyar Ki Kahani | Hindi | ||
| Dushman | Timber Merchant | Hindi | |
| 1972 | Zindagi Zindagi | Patient Dayaram | Hindi |
| Annadata | Hindi | ||
| Ek Bechara | Hindi | ||
| Kankan De Ohle[4] | Bandit Kartar Singh aka Kartara Daku | Punjabi | |
| Victoria No. 203 | Hindi | ||
| 1973 | Mehmaan | Anwar | Hindi |
| Loafer | Mr. Sinha | Hindi | |
| Jheel Ke Us Paar | Hariya | Hindi | |
| Gaddar | Hindi | ||
| Jaise Ko Taisa | Shyamlal "Mamaji" | Hindi | |
| Heera | Changu | Hindi | |
| 1974 | Imaan | Hindi | |
| Dost | Ustad Monto Sardar | Hindi | |
| Bidaai | Magan | Hindi | |
| 1975 | Aag Aur Toofan | Hindi | |
| Lafange | Diwan Chamanlal | Hindi | |
| Rafoo Chakkar[5] | Ranjit | Hindi | |
| Jaggu | Desai | Hindi | |
| Chori Mera Kaam[5] | Amarchand Rathod | Hindi | |
| 1976 | Adalat | Ajit Singh | Hindi |
| Shankar Shambhu | Kundan | Hindi | |
| 1978 | Kaala Aadmi | Ajit | Hindi |
| Ganga Ki Saugandh | Premi Gangaram | Hindi | |
| 1979 | Heera-Moti[4] | Johnny | Hindi |
| Nauker | Hindi | ||
| 1981 | Jail Yatra[4] | Police Inspector | Hindi |
| Rocky[1][4] | Ratanlal | Hindi |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Anwar Hussain profile". Indian Cinema Heritage Foundation (Cinemaazi.com) website. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ^ a b c "Sanjay Dutt visits birthplace of his mother". The Hindu newspaper. 26 April 2009. Archived from the original on 3 May 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ^ "I want to be a bankable actor: Nilesh Sahay (Interview)". Sify. 9 February 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Anwar Hussain filmography". Upperstall.com website. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Anwar Hussain filmography". MuVyz.com website. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
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