Alamgir

Alamgir (born 3 April 1954) is a Bangladeshi actor and television host. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor a record seven times for his roles in the films, Ma O Chhele (1985), Apeksha (1987), Khotipuron (1989), Moroner Pore (1990), Pita Mata Santan (1991), Andha Biswas (1992) and Desh Premik (1994). Besides, he earned Best Supporting Actor award for the films, Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na (2010) and Ke Apon Ke Por (2011).

He is a critically acclaimed actor who has won seven national film awards. Lots of his films have made permanent space in people’s heart. He was a jury board member for National Film Award. He is married to famous Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila

Early life

Alamgir was born on 3 April 1950 at Dhaka Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. His father Kalim Uddin Ahmed was an executive producer of Mukh O Mukhosh, the first Bengali-language feature film to be made in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).

Career

Alamgir's first film was Amar Jonmovumi, directed by Alamgir Kumkum. He has worked in television dramas and also as a presenter. In 1986, he made his directorial debut with the film Nishpap.

Alamgir is the host of the game show Houseful on Maasranga Television.

Personal life

Alamgir was first married to lyricist Khoshnur. Together they had a daughter Akhi Alamgir. He later married singer Runa Laila.

Awards and achievements

Bangladesh National Film Awards