Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir (born 3 April 1950), better known as simply Alamgir, is a Bangladeshi film actor and television host. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor and the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor a record nine times for his roles in the films Ma O Chhele (1985), Apekka (1987), Khotipuron (1989), Moroner Pore (1990), Pita Mata Santan (1991), Andha Biswas (1992) and Desh Premik (1994), Jibon Moroner Sathi (2010) and Ke Apon Ke Por (2011).
Early life and education Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir was born on 3 April 1950 at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital in East Bengal. His father, Kalim Uddin Ahmed, was an executive producer of Mukh O Mukhosh, the first Bengali-language feature film to be made in Bangladesh. Alamgir studied political science at the University of Dhaka.
Career Alamgir made his debut with the film Amar Jonmobhumi (1972) directed by Alamgir Kumkum. He then went on to star in Dasyurani alongside Shabana, with whom he would later work in 130 films. In 1975, Alamgir starred in Love In Shimla alongside Kabori, with whom he would later work in 26 films. In 1986, he made his directorial debut with the film Nishpap.
He has worked in television dramas and also as a presenter. Alamgir is the host of the game show Houseful on Maasranga Television.
Personal life Alamgir was first married to lyricist Khoshnur Alamgir. Together they have three children: two daughters, one of whom is singer Akhi Alamgir, and one son. Alamgir later married singer Runa Laila.
Filmography Year FilmRoleNotes 1972 Amar Jonmovumi 1973 Dassurani 1975 Chashir Meye Joy Porajoy Love in Simla 1976 Shapmukti Monihar 1978 Madhumita 1979BadlaShaju 1980 Koshai Ostad Saagred 1982 Rajanigandha Al HelalKhayyamProtigya 1984 Bhat De Ma o Chele 1987Apekkha 1988 Pothe Holo Dekha 1990 Moroner Pare 1992 Satya Mithya Ranga Vabhi 1993Mayer Ashirbad1994Judge BarristerBarrister Sojib Chowdhury 1996Sotter Mrittu NeiNirmom1998Ma Jokhon BicharokAlam Chowdhury 2012 Se Amar Mon Kereche 2013 Judge Barrister Police Commissioner 2015Dui Prithibi2017Dhaka Attack2018Ekti Cinemar GolpoAkashAlso as screenwriter and director2019Ahaa ReIndian Bengali film2020Bishwoshundori
Awards Year Award Category Film Result 1985 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Ma o Chele 1987 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Opekkha 1989 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Khati Puron 1990 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Moroner Pore 1991 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Pita Mata Sontan 1992 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Andho Biswas 1994 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actor Desh Premik 2010 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Jibon Moroner Sathi 2011 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Ke Apon Ke Por 2024 Ekushey Padak Arts (Acting) 2025Meril-Prothom Alo AwardsLifetime Achievement
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