K M Mosharraf Hossain (born 22 August 1971), known by his stage name Mosharraf Karim (), is a Bangladeshi television and film actor. A prominent actor in Bangladesh, he has received multiple awards for his contribution to the Bangladeshi entertainment industry, including the Meril Prothom Alo Awards and national-level honors.
Early life Before starting his acting career, he was a renowned Bengali teacher at the Haque Coaching Centre in Malibagh. Karim began working as a theatre artist in the late 1980s with Nattokendro, where he has continuously played lead roles in theatre productions for 16 years. He has collaborated several times with actor Chanchal Chowdhury.
In 1989, Karim participated in an audition initiated by Tariq Anam Khan, and out of 1400 participants, 25 were selected and given the opportunity to work in the theatre, including Karim. Then he joined the theater troupe "Nattokendro" and worked for 16 years continuously. After over a decade in theater, Karim debuted in television in 1999 with the single-episode TV play Atithi, directed by Ferdous Hasan and aired on Channel I. He has been a regular on the TV screen since February 2005.
Career
Theatre and Television In 2004, Karim played two important roles in two different television works. One of those roles included the popular telefilm Kyarom, where he performed with co-artist Nusrat Imroz Tisha. Before starring in the play Kyarom, Mosharraf Karim played the central role in only one play. That was 'Hefaz Bhai' directed by Syed Awlad.
In 2009, Karim acted in his first film Third Person Singular Number, with co-artist Nusrat Imroz Tisha. He acted in his first drama serial 420 aired on Channel I. Anik was the main star. After this, he worked in the two drama serials, Vober Hat and Ghor Kutum.
Films Mosharraf Karim made his film debut in Daruchini Dwip (2007), directed by Tauquir Ahmed. He later starred in critically acclaimed films such as Television (2012) by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Komola Rocket (2018). Mosharraf Karim has ventured into playback singing with Fazlul Kabir Tuhin's film Bildakini. The song, Bhalo Bhalo Lage Na, was both written and composed by him. Besides providing vocals, he also appears on-screen performing the song in the movie.
Web Series In recent years, he has gained popularity in digital media. His performance in the web series Mohanagar (2021) was widely praised, where he played the role of OC Harun.
Personal life Karim married Robena Reza Jui on 7 October 2004. Before starting his acting career, he was a renowned Bengali teacher at the Haque Coaching Centre in Malibagh.
Towards the end of 2005, he changed his name from Mosharraf Hossain to Mosharraf Karim. According to him, the surname, Karim, was taken from his father's name.
Filmography
Year Title Role NotesRef2004JoyjatraFoni Moyra / Farid AliDebut Film2006Rupkothar Golpo PickpocketerCameo appearance 2007Daruchini DwipAyon / Boltu2009Third Person Singular NumberMunna2011ProjapotiTarek2012TelevisionMajnu2014Jalal's StoryJalalWinner — Avanca Film Festival 2015 for Best Actor2016OggatonamaForhad2017HaldaaBolda2018Komola RocketMofizul2021DictionaryMakar Kanti ChatterjeeDebut Indian Film2022MukhoshIbrahim KhalediDaagAlamgirWebfilm on Chorki 2024 Hubba Hubba Shyamal Indian Bengali Film2025Ondhokarer GaanMukulWebfilm on BingeBildakiniManik MajhiAlso Playback singerChokkor 302Inspector MoinulInsaafShamsher2026Bonolota ExpressRashid Uddin
Web series
Year Title Role OTT Director Notes 2021 Mohanagar OC Harun Ur Rashid Hoichoi Ashfaque Nipun 2022 DriverDriver Rafiq Bioscope Iftakar Chowdhury Dour Ruhul Amin Hoichoi Raihan Khan 2023 Mohanagar 2 OC Harun Ur Rashid Ashfaque Nipun Mobaroknama Adv. Mobarok Bhuiyaan Golam Sohrab Dodul2025Bohemian GhoraAli AbbasAmitabh Reza Chowdhury
Television Year Title Director Role Notes1998OtithiFerdous HasanServantFirst television appearance2006Vober HatSalauddin Lavlu Bhashan Kha106-episode TV series, ended in 20072008 House Full Redoan Rony and Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi Ifti122-episode mega-series, ended in 2009Aim in LifeMasud Sezan2009Sakin SarisuriSalahuddin LavluRuiton102-episode mega-serial, ended in 20102010FnF: Friends 'n' FamilyRedoan RonyJohir 79-episode series, ended in 20112014 Tita Mitha Modhuchandrima Jubair Ibn Bakar Shaina's husband Eye-catching Shaina's motorcycle riding scene2015Ghum BabuShahid Un-Nabi 6-episode TV series aired on Channel 9
Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Film/Drama Result2008Meril-Prothom Alo Awards Best TV Actor (Critics Choice)Deyal Almari2009Best TV Actor (Public Choice)House Full2011Best TV Actor (Public Choice)Chander Nijer Kono Alo Nei2012Best TV Actor (Critics Choice)Jorda JamalBest TV Actor (Public Choice)Radio Chocolate2013Best TV Actor (Public Choice)Sikandar Box Ekhon Birat ModelBest TV Actor (Public Choice)Sei Rokom Pan-KhorBest TV Actor (Critics Choice)Sei Rokom Cha-Khor2026BIFA Awards Best OTT Actor (Jury Board)Bohemian Ghora
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References
External links
Mosharraf Karim on BMDb