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Alamgir

b. 1950

Bangladeshi actor

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Born 1950. Alamgir is a Bangladeshi actor, film actor, television actor and film director.

Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir (born 3 April 1950), better known as simply Alamgir, is a Bangladeshi film actor and television host. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor and the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor a record nine times for his roles in the films Ma O Chhele, Apekka (1987), Khotipuron (1989), Moroner Pore (1990), Pita Mata Santan (1991), Andha Biswas (1992) and Desh Premik (1994), Jibon Moroner Sathi (2010) and Ke Apon Ke Por (2011).

Early life and education Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir was born on 3 April 1950 at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital in East Bengal. Alamgir studied political science at the University of Dhaka.

Career Alamgir made his debut with the film Amar Jonmobhumi (1972) directed by Alamgir Kumkum. He then went on to star in Dasyurani alongside Shabana, with whom he would later work in 130 films. In 1975, Alamgir starred in Love In Shimla alongside Kabori, with whom he would later work in 26 films. In 1986, he made his directorial debut with the film Nishpap.

Personal life Alamgir was first married to lyricist Khoshnur Alamgir. Together they have three children: two daughters, one of whom is singer Akhi Alamgir, and one son. Alamgir later married singer Runa Laila.

Filmography Se Amar Mon Kereche 2013

Awards Year Award Category Film Result 1985 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Ma o Chele 1987 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Opekkha 1989 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Khati Puron 1990 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Moroner Pore 1991 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Pita Mata Sontan 1992 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Andho Biswas 1994 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Desh Premik 2010 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Jibon Moroner Sathi 2011 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Ke Apon Ke Por 2024 Ekushey Padak Arts (Acting) 2025Meril-Prothom Alo AwardsLifetime Achievement

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Notre Dame College, Dhaka
Awards
Bangladesh National Film Awards; Ekushey Padak
Also known as
Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir

Family & relationships

Spouse
Khoshnur
Spouse
Runa Laila
Child
Akhi Alamgir

People in Alamgir's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alamgir's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alamgir?

Bangladeshi actor

When was Alamgir born?

Alamgir was born on 3 April 1950 in Dhaka.

What is Alamgir's occupation?

Alamgir is an actor, film actor, television actor and film director.

What nationality is Alamgir?

Alamgir is Bangladeshi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alamgir

· Wikidata: Q13057124

· DBpedia: Alamgir (actor)

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