About Shawkat Akbar
Lived 1937 – 2000 (aged 63). Shawkat Akbar was an actor.
Shawkat Akbar was a Bangladeshi film actor. His career in the Bengali film industry began in 1964 with the film Eito Jibon. He is considered one of the best co-stars of the film industry of Bangladesh. From 1963 to 1995, Shawkat Akbar performed over 250 films including Bengali and Urdu language films.
Filmography Bengali films
Notun Sur (1962) Megh Bannga Rodh (1965) Janajani (1965) Sat Rang (1965) Bhawal Sanyasi (1966) Agun Niye Khela (1967) Alor Pipasha (1969), director Momeir Alo (1969) Abuj Mon (1972) Chhutir Ghonta (1980) Mahanayak Beder Meye Josna (1989) Beder Meye Josna (Kolkata) Hangor Nodi Grenade - (1997) Shonkomala Avisap Sagor Oporichita Boro Bou Ishara Fakir Mojnu Shah
Urdu films Talash (1963) Paisay (1964) Jugnoo (1968) Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Lifetime Achievement
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Who was Shawkat Akbar?
Bangladeshi film actor (1937–2000)
When was Shawkat Akbar born?
Shawkat Akbar was born on 7 March 1937 in Kolkata.
When did Shawkat Akbar die?
Shawkat Akbar died on 23 June 2000 in London.
What was Shawkat Akbar's occupation?
Shawkat Akbar was an actor.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shawkat Akbar. https://biography.guide/shawkat-akbar/
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