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Anwar Hussain

Anwar Hussain

Actor · Died January 2, 1988, aged 60 · Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]

Anwar Hussain was born on 2 January 1928 in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India. He was an actor, known for The Runaways (1975), Sachaai (1969) and Rocky (1981). He died on 2 January 1988 in India.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
January 2, 1928
Died
January 2, 1988 (aged 60)
From
Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]
Works as
Actor
Titles
13 on MovieCove · 84 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 3% in 30 days

What are Anwar Hussain's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 86th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Morality
29%
Self
16%
Survival
10%
Power
5%
Society
3%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 1 · Serious 5 · Dark 7

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 7 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 4 of 5 analyzed roles.

Shadow
4 of 5
Herald
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Melancholic
9
Romantic
3
Warm
3
Hopeful
2
Other
6

How their films linger

Hopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Anwar Hussain's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 13 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Anwar Hussain's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

84 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page.

  • Pakhandee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Yaadon Ki Zanjeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Rocky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Ratanlal

  • Yaarana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Jaani Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Sardar

  • Nauker(1979)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Apna Khoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Sunder

  • Daku Aur Jawan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Anjane Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Sher Singh

  • Phaansi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Chacha Bhatija (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Gul Khan

  • Adalat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Ajit Singh

  • Shankar Shambhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Kundan

  • One Better Than the Other (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Shankar Dada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Babu Dada 'Babubhai'

  • Harfan Maulaa(1976)

    as Ajit

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Maha Chor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Nehle Pe Dehla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Chori Mera Kaam(1975)

    as Amarchand Rathod

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Rafoo Chakkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Ranjit

  • Bidaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Magan

  • Dost(1974)

    as Ustad Monto Sardar

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Badla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Mr. Murli

  • Prem Shastra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Jheel Ke Us Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Rickshawala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Madan

  • Loafer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Mr. Sinha

  • Gaddaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Sampat

  • Heera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Changu

  • Jaise Ko Taisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Shyamlal

  • Victoria No. 203 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Seth Durgadas

  • Garam Masala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Hercules

  • Dushmun(1972)

    as Sarju babu - Timber merchant

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Ek Bechara(1972)

    as Shekhar's elder brother

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Zindagi Zindagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Dayaram

  • Badnam Farishte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Preetam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Daroga Ram Sahay Singh

  • Dastak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Akhtar Marativale

  • Yakeen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Mr. D'Mello

  • Aadmi Aur Insaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Gupta

  • Khamoshi(1969)

    as Biharilal Gupta

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Nannha Farishta(1969)

    as Nazir

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Anokhi Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Ramdas (as Anwar)

  • Hamraaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Captain Mahendra

  • Baharon Ke Sapne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Chand Par Chadayee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Barahatu

  • Nai Roshni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Ramzan, Jyoti's rickshaw-puller friend

  • Night in London (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Colonel Fu Chin

  • Raat Aur Din (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Dr. Alvarez

  • Afsana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Mera Saaya(1966)

    as Inspector Daljit

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • The Guide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Ghaffoor

  • Guide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Ghaffoor

  • Faraar(1965)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Ustad Khushiram

  • Shaheed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Chhatar Singh

  • Sky palace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Mujhe Jeene Do (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Man-Mauji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Advocate

  • Shehar Aur Sapna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Anwar, the actor

  • Gunga Jumna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Hariram

  • Sasural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Tu Nahin Aur Sahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Zameen Ke Tare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Rahim

  • Char Dil Char Rahen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Nawab Saab

  • Raat Ke Rahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Johny

  • Yahudi(1958)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Ramesh

  • Samrat Chandragupt(1958)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Baarish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Mohan

  • Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Mukunda

  • Maharani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Aawaz(1956)

    as Banke

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Daku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Footpath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Rambabu

  • Sangdil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as (guest appearance)

  • Hum Log (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Kundan

  • Romeo and Juliet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • Pehle Aap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    Actor

  • Sanjog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Captain Surendra Kumar (as Anwar)

  • Talashe Haq (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 35th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 81 titles from 1935 to 1984.

Highest rated

Mera Saaya (1966)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Chori Mera Kaam (1975)

Film career

  • 1965Screen debut· Guide

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting81 of 81: 81 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score57th

By decade

1930s1 · acting1940s3 · acting1950s13 · acting1960s27 · acting1970s33 · acting1980s4 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Anwar Hussain's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 13 titles are Cult Classics.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Ek Bechara (1972)

89th percentile spread · 54% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Khamoshi (1969)

Midcredits 94th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 80/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 48. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Anwar Hussain work with?

People who share at least 2 of Anwar Hussain's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Lalita Pawar shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers