About Anwar Hussain
Lived 1925 – 1988 (aged 62). Anwar Hussain was an Indian actor and film producer.
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.
Early life Anwar Hussain was born on 11 November 1925 in Calcutta, British India.
Hussain is also known for his role in Rocky (1981) with his nephew Sanjay Dutt.
Chhote Nawab
Gunga Jumna
Adalat
Shankar Shambhu
Kaala Aadmi
Ganga Ki Saugandh Premi Gangaram
Heera-Moti
Nauker
Jail Yatra
Rocky
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Who was Anwar Hussain?
Indian film actor
When was Anwar Hussain born?
Anwar Hussain was born on 11 November 1925 in Kolkata.
When did Anwar Hussain die?
Anwar Hussain died on 1 January 1988 in Mumbai.
What was Anwar Hussain's occupation?
Anwar Hussain was an actor and film producer.
What nationality was Anwar Hussain?
Anwar Hussain was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Anwar Hussain (actor)
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