Anwar Hussain (11 November 1925 – 1 January 1988) was an Indian actor and producer. He was a popular

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from the 1940s to 1982 and acted in over 200

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films. Some of his best known roles are from '' Ab Dilli Dur Nahin'', '' Gunga Jumna'' (1961), ''

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'', '' Baharon Ke Sapne'', '' Victoria No. 203'' (1972), '' Chori Mera Kaam'', '' Loafer'', '' Gaddar'', '' Rafoo Chakkar'' and '' Jail Yatra''. He was the son of singer-turned director Jaddanbai and thus, maternal half-brother to noted actress Nargis Dutt and Akhtar Hussain. Hussain is also known for his role in ''

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'' (1981) with his nephew

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9 August 2006.

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Anwar Hussain
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