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Adil Hussain
Adil Hussain

Adil Hussain

Actor
63 years (Oct 5, 1963)Goalpara, Assam, India
Known for
  1. 2019 Kumar Vijayin Delhi Crime
  2. 2012 Santosh Patelin Life of Pi
  3. 2017 Mirzain What Will People Say
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.
Known for
  1. 2019 Kumar Vijayin Delhi Crime
  2. 2012 Santosh Patelin Life of Pi
  3. 2017 Mirzain What Will People Say
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.
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★ 6.9
2026
Musafir Cafe
Mark Uncle
★ 7.1
2026Season 1
Max, Min and Meowzaki
Ramesh Mahadevan
2026
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie
Ramkishore Negi
★ 7.0
2026
Secret of a Mountain Serpent
Manik Guho
2025
Mercy
Father Joel
2025
Ulajh
Dhanraj Bhatia
★ 5.6
2024
Sergeant
Haider Ali
★ 2.0
2023
Footprints on Water
Raghu
2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Adil Hussain and where are they from?
Adil Hussain is 63 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 5 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 Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business, which premiered on November 6, 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, Musafir Cafe.
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Adil Hussain
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.

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