Adil Hussain
Known for
An Indian actor from Assam, Adil Hussain is a distinguished stage and screen performer known for quietly authoritative supporting roles. International audiences know him from Ang Lee's 'Life of Pi' (2012) and 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' (2012), while in Indian cinema he has anchored acclaimed films such as 'Hotel Salvation' (2016). Trained in theatre and equally active in Assamese, Hindi and world cinema, he brings restraint and gravity to his work. A thoughtful, versatile character actor, he has become one of India's most respected crossover talents.
Adil Hussain
64 Movies
4 Series
An Indian actor from Assam, Adil Hussain is a distinguished stage and screen performer known for quietly authoritative supporting roles. International audiences know him from Ang Lee's 'Life of Pi' (2012) and 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' (2012), while in Indian cinema he has anchored acclaimed films such as 'Hotel Salvation' (2016). Trained in theatre and equally active in Assamese, Hindi and world cinema, he brings restraint and gravity to his work. A thoughtful, versatile character actor, he has become one of India's most respected crossover talents.
Movies
Plays Santosh Patel
Life of Pi
2012
Plays Upin
Gangor
2011
Plays Ramkishore Negi
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie
2026
Plays Jem's Friend 1
Calendar Girls
2003
Plays Mustafa Fazil
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
Plays Shiva
Love Sonia
2018
Plays Manik Guho
Secret of a Mountain Serpent
2025
Plays Selvam/Vetri
Yatchan
2015
Plays Home Minister
2.0
2018
Plays Devraj Singh
Unfreedom
2015
Plays Police Superintendent
Angry Indian Goddesses
2015
Plays Satish Godbole
English Vinglish
2012
Plays Mystic Lover
Parched
2015
Plays College Dean
Kabir Singh
2019
Plays Brijesh Yadav
Force 2
2016
Plays Vicky Chadda
Commando 2 - The Black Money Trail
2017
Plays Dhanraj Bhatia
Ulajh
2024
Plays Retd. Colonel Mukesh Kapoor
Aiyaary
2018
Plays Mirza
What Will People Say
2017
Plays Santook
Bell Bottom
2021
Plays Flight Purser
Kaminey
2009
Plays Dr. Anand Joshi
Good Newwz
2019
Plays Ranjit Kapur
India Sweets and Spices
2021
Plays K. N. Singh
Lootera
2013
Plays Bilal
Tigers
2014
Plays Colonel
Agent Vinod
2012
Plays Vidyadhar Verma
Ishqiya
2010
Plays Viriji
Chutney
2016
Plays Agent de l’Immigration
Umrika
2015
Plays Rai Bullar
Nanak Shah Fakir
2014
Plays Alex Merchant
Dobaara: See Your Evil
2017
Plays Zamindar
Har Har Byomkesh
2015
Plays The Stranger
The Violin Player
2016
Plays Ratan Garodia
The Storyteller
2022
Plays Shankar
Crash Test Aglae
2017
Plays Rajan
The Xposé
2014
Plays Rajiv
Mukti Bhawan
2016
Plays Robi Basu
Bioscopewala
2018
Plays Pandya
Bombairiya
2019
Plays Buchchi Paswan
Pareeksha
2020
Plays Aslam Puncturewala
Zed Plus
2014
Plays Joshi
Sunrise
2014
Plays Amod Kanth
Main Aur Charles
2015
Plays Man from Jharkhand
Mantra
2017
Plays Srikanta
Iti Srikanta
2004
Plays Devinath
Kothanodi: The River of Fables
2015
Latest Trailers
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Max, Min and Meowzaki
Full Filmography
Musafir Cafe
Mark Uncle · 2 episodes
2026
TV
Max, Min and Meowzaki
Ramesh Mahadevan
2026
Film
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie
Ramkishore Negi
2026
Film
Secret of a Mountain Serpent
Manik Guho
2025
Film
Mercy
Father Joel
2025
Film
Ulajh
Dhanraj Bhatia
2024
Film
Sergeant
Haider Ali
2023
Film
Footprints on Water
Raghu
2023
Film
Dr. Bezbaruah 2
Dr. Bezbaruah
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Adil Hussain and where are they from?
Adil Hussain is 62 years old, born on October 5, 1963 in Goalpara, Assam, India.
What are the most famous roles of Adil Hussain?
Adil Hussain is best known for roles in Life of Pi, Calendar Girls, English Vinglish.
How many movies has Adil Hussain been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Adil Hussain has appeared in 64 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Adil Hussain's first movie?
The career of Adil Hussain began with In Othello (2003).
What is Adil Hussain's most recent movie or series?
Adil Hussain's most recent release is Max, Min and Meowzaki, which premiered on July 24, 2026.
What TV shows has Adil Hussain appeared in?
On television, Adil Hussain has appeared in Star Trek: Discovery, Delhi Crime, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Tooth Pari: When Love Bites.
Does Adil Hussain have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Adil Hussain's upcoming work includes: Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business (2026).
Adil Hussain
1963-10-05 · Goalpara, Assam, India
Adil Hussain (born October 5, 1963) is an Indian actor who has worked in Indian cinema, including art house cinema and mainstream Bollywood, as well as international cinema, in films such as The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Life of Pi (both 2012). He received National Film Awards (Special Jury) at the 2017 National Film Awards for Hotel Salvation and Maj Rati Keteki. He has starred in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Malayalam, Norwegian and French films.
As an actor, he first received acclaim in Othello: A Play in Black and White (1999), which was awarded the Edinburgh Fringe First, and later Goodbye Desdemona also directed by Roysten Abel. He remained the artistic director and Trainer of the Society for Artists and Performers in Hampi from 2004 to 2007, and a visiting faculty at Royal Conservatory of Performing Arts, The Hague. He is also a visiting faculty at his alma mater, the National School of Drama.