Adil Hussain movies & biography
Adil Hussain is an Indian actor born on October 5, 1963, in Goalpara, Assam. He is known for his work in art house cinema, mainstream Bollywood, and international films such as The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Life of Pi (both 2012). He received the National Film Award (Special Jury) at the 2017 National Film Awards for Hotel Salvation and Maj Rati Keteki.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 October 1963 (age 63) |
| Birthplace | Goalpara, Assam, India |
| Latest release | Reporting Live (2026) |
Best Adil Hussain movies
English Vinglish
Reporting Live
Love Sonia
Force 2
2.0
GangorCareer overview
Adil Hussain's career spans Indian and international cinema. He first received acclaim for his role in Othello: A Play in Black and White (1999), which won the Edinburgh Fringe First. He later appeared in Goodbye Desdemona, directed by Roysten Abel. From 2004 to 2007, he was the artistic director and trainer of the Society for Artists and Performers in Hampi, and he has been a visiting faculty at the Royal Conservatory of Performing Arts in The Hague and at his alma mater, the National School of Drama. In 2012, he appeared in both The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Life of Pi. His film credits include Parched (2015), where he played Mystic Lover, and Main Aur Charles (2015) as Amod Kanth. In 2016, he starred in Mukti Bhawan as Rajiv, a role that earned him the National Film Award (Special Jury) at the 2017 National Film Awards, shared with Maj Rati Keteki. That same year, he appeared in Force 2 as Brijesh Yadav and in Chutney as Viriji. In 2017, he played Vicky Chadda in Commando 2 - The Black Money Trail and Bilal in Tigers. He was seen in 2018 in Love Sonia as Shiva, Aiyaary as Retd. Colonel Mukesh Kapoor, and 2.0 as Home Minister. In 2019, he appeared in Good Newwz as Dr. Anand Joshi, Bombairiya as Pandya, Kabir Singh as College Dean, and had a guest appearance in Axone. He played Buchchi Paswan in Pareeksha (2020) and Santook in Bell Bottom (2021). His most recent film in the database is Ulajh (2024), where he plays Dhanraj Bhatia.
Adil Hussain movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Reporting Live | Cast | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2018 | 2.0 | Home Minister | 5.9 TMDB |
| 2018 | Love Sonia | Shiva | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2016 | Force 2 | Brijesh Yadav | 6.7 TMDB |
| 2012 | English Vinglish | Satish Godbole | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2011 | Gangor | Upin | 5.7 TMDB |
Adil Hussain web series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War | Vinod Patney | 6 |
| 2026 | Musafir Cafe | Mark Uncle | 2 |
| 2019 | Delhi Crime | Kumar Vijay | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Adil Hussain's latest movie?
His latest movie in our database is Ulajh (2024), in which he plays Dhanraj Bhatia.
What was Adil Hussain's early work?
He first received acclaim in Othello: A Play in Black and White (1999), which was awarded the Edinburgh Fringe First.
How old is Adil Hussain and where was he born?
Adil Hussain was born on October 5, 1963, in Goalpara, Assam, India. As of 2024, he is 60 years old.
What are Adil Hussain's best-known films?
He is known for The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Life of Pi (both 2012), and for Hotel Salvation and Maj Rati Keteki, for which he received the National Film Award (Special Jury) at the 2017 National Film Awards.
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.