Masood Akhtar
Masood Akhtar (born 5 September 1959) is an actor and director has been associated with films, theatre and television for the last 4 decades. Akhtar started in 1980 and has since worked in more than 50 films.[1]
| Masood Akhtar | |
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| Born | 5 September 1959 Kolkata, West Bengal |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 5'5 inch |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Qamar Gazal |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
| 👴 👵 Parents |
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Early Life[edit]
Akhtar at a very young age decided to move out of his family trade which deals in the transport business and try his hand in acting in the film industry and therefore moved to Mumbai in the year 1979. In his early days he did multiple jobs into survive in the city included training school as a driving instructor.[2]
Career[edit]
Akhtar joined IPTA and start performing and directing in stage plays.[3][4] a lot of theatre director were also involved in filmmaking and were making feature films. Many theatre directors who were planning films also approved as well as appreciated his work and sincerity and casted him in their films.
Filmography[edit]
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Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bangabandhu (film) | Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan | Filming[1][5] |
| 2021 | Sardar Ka Grandson | Khan Sahab | |
| 2021 | Bansuri: The Flute | Heeralal Mishra | |
| 2018 | Kishore Kumar Junior | Taufiq | Bengali film |
| 2018 | Haami | Chacha jaan | Bengali film[6] |
| 2017 | Dhananjay (film) | Dhania Ram | Bengali film |
| 2014 | Khaad | Tiwari Ji | Bengali film |
| 2014 | The Hundred-Foot Journey (film) | Anwar | Hindi, English, French |
| 2013 | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Pujalal | |
| 2013 | Horror Story (film) | ||
| 2012 | Kahaani | Rasik Tyagi | |
| 2011 | Patiala House (film) | Dr. Kawaljit | |
| 2011 | Yeh Saali Zindagi | Dadda Kidnapper | |
| 2010 | Aisha (2010 film) | Sant Ram | [7] |
| 2010 | Tere Bin Laden | Goga | |
| 2010 | Peepli Live | Editor | |
| 2010 | Well Done Abba | Narayan | |
| 2009 | Road to Sangam | Zulfiqar | |
| 2008 | Welcome to Sajjanpur | Narayan | |
| 2008 | Firaaq | Yusuf Chacha | |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Old Dressman | [1] |
| 2006 | F.A.L.T.U | [8] | |
| 2006 | Yatra (2006 film) | ||
| 2004 | Dev (2004 film) | Farid | |
| 2003 | Bombaiyer Bombete (film) | Driver Swarup lal | Bengali film |
| 2003 | Chalte Chalte (2003 film) | Paanwala | |
| 2003 | Patalghar | Ling Ping Lang | Bengali film |
| 2002 | Mr. and Mrs. Iyer | Brother of the lady next to Meenakshi (as Masud Akhtar) | English-language film |
| 2002 | Raaz (2002 film) | Robert | |
| 2000 | Anokha Moti | Bhabesh | |
| 2000 | Uttara (film) | Hindu Militant | |
| 1997 | Gudia (1997 film) | Munna Bhai | [9] |
| 1996 | Sardari Begum | Leader 3 | Hindi, Urdu |
| 1992 | City of Joy (1992 film) | Rassoul | English-language film |
| 1989 | Bagh Bahadur | Chuha | |
| 1989 | Main Azaad Hoon | Govinda | |
| 1989 | Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro | Achchhe Miyan Paanwala | |
| 1988 | Kabzaa | Akhtar Masood | |
| 1987 | Iqrar | ||
| 1984 | Paar | ||
| 1984 | Lorie (film) | ||
| 1983 | Kalka | Shankar | |
| 1982 | Aagaman | ||
| 1981 | Kahan Kahan se Guzar Gaye | (as director) | documentary[10][11][12] |
| 1981 | Jatt in London | ||
| 1981 | Jurum Te Insaf |
Web Series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Paatal Lok | Amazon Prime | ||
| 2019 | Typewriter (TV series) | as James Almeida, ex gardener of Madhav Matthew, owner of Goodhead bar | Netflix | Guest appearance |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 - 1987 | Nukkad | Dagdu | DD National | |
| 1988 | Mirza Ghalib (TV series) | Gulzar | DD National | |
| 1994-1997 | Swabhimaan | DD National | ||
| 2015-2016 | Zindagi Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Ghost | Life OK | [13] |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 bdnews24 (16 Feb 2021). "'I'd goosebumps when I read Bangabandhu biopic script,' says Bollywood actor Masood Akhtar". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Exclusive Interview with Masood Akhtar on his early life". The Cover. 29 June 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ One India One People (1 July 2018). "The Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) has revived some of its old classics to celebrate its 75th year. Prof. Avinash Kolhe reviews one of those plays, 'Bilkis Begum ka Baada', which was performed in Mumbai recently". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Press Reader (26 December 2016). "Theatre Performance". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ kalerkantho.com (10 June 2021). "বঙ্গবন্ধু ছবির সেটে মুম্বাইয়ে একদিন" (in Bengali). Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Radio Bangle Net (11 May 2018). "Haami Review: For Children, More Importantly". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ bollywood hungama. "Aisha Cast & Crew". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2 March 2006). "Masood Akhtar Movies". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Festival De Cannes. "Gudia". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ The Hindu (18 August 2012). "A tribute to a multi-faceted and self-effacing man who has created a distinctive body of work in theatre and cinema for over six decades". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Satya Hindi. "90 वसंत के पार: कहाँ-कहाँ से गुज़रे सथ्यू" (in Hindi). Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link) - ↑ livemint.com (27 July 2021). "Film | Back story". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Tellychakkar (8 August 2015). "Tanaaz Irani, Masood Akhtar, Ayesha Singh in Ravi Ojha's next on Life OK". Unknown parameter
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External links[edit]
- Masood Akhtar on IMDb
- Masood Akhtar at Bollywood Hungama
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