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Adil Hussain is credited as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. Born on October 5, 1963, Adil Hussain is from Goalpara, Goalpara district, India. That works out to 62 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include National Film Awards and IIFA Award for Best Actor.
My Take
Adil Hussain is one of Indian cinema's understated treasures. Born in small-town Goalpara in Assam, he moves fluidly between stage, television and film, lending quiet gravity to international works like Life of Pi and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. He holds a National Film Award and an IIFA Best Actor honor, yet he radiates refinement rather than loud star power. I love that he favors substantial, demanding roles over flashy crowd-pleasers, and that his talent stretches into directing. From a remote town to the world's screens, he embodies the dignity of a true actor, and I adore that kind of soulful character work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adil Hussain
- Name (Japanese)
- アディル・フセイン
- Reading
- あでぃる・ふせいん
- Born
- October 5, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Goalpara, Goalpara district, India
- Occupation
- stage actor / television actor / film actor / director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- National Film Awards
- IIFA Award for Best Actor
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Adil Hussain born?
Born October 5, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Adil Hussain from?
Adil Hussain is from Goalpara, Goalpara district, India.
What does Adil Hussain do?
Adil Hussain works as stage actor, television actor, film actor, director.
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