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Adil Hussain
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Born5 October 1963
FromGoalpara, Assam, India
Known forLife of Pi, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, English Vinglish, Hotel Salvation, Agent Vinod, Lootera
Khandkar Mohammad Adil Hussain is an accomplished Indian actor born in Goalpara, Assam in 1963. He began his career in college and regional cinema before gaining major attention with Agent Vinod (2012) opposite Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, followed by acclaimed work in Ang Lee’s Life of Pi and Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist that same year.
Hussain has built a reputation as a versatile performer working across Indian art house cinema, mainstream Bollywood, and international productions in multiple languages including Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Tamil, and Norwegian. His critically lauded roles in Hotel Salvation and Maj Rati Keteki earned him the National Film Award for Special Jury in 2017, cementing his status as one of India’s most respected actors.
Beyond cinema, he brings depth and authenticity to every role, with a deliberate approach to selecting projects that prioritize meaningful storytelling over commercial appeal. He studied philosophy at B. Borooah College in Guwahati before training at the National School of Drama in Delhi, establishing himself as both a committed performer and thoughtful interpreter of complex characters.
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Who is Adil Hussain?
Adil Hussain is an Indian actor from Goalpara, Assam, India, known for Life of Pi, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, English Vinglish.
How old is Adil Hussain?
Adil Hussain is 62 years old, born on 5 October 1963.
Where is Adil Hussain from?
Adil Hussain was born in Goalpara, Assam, India.
What is Adil Hussain known for?
Adil Hussain is best known for Life of Pi, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, English Vinglish, Hotel Salvation, Agent Vinod, Lootera.
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The most recent Adil Hussain update on GaraMasalaFM is "Adil Hussain and Rajesh Tailang at the Screening of Max Min and Meowzaki", published 25 July 2026. Their latest photos and video are on this page.