Zakir Hussain (actor)

Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain
Born	Zakir Hussain; Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1997–present
Spouse(s)	Sarita Hussain (m. 1994)

Zakir Hussain is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. He is known for his negative and comic roles. His best-known performances include those of Rashid in Ramgopal Varma's 2005 film Sarkar, Shardul in Sriram Raghavan's 2007 film Johnny Gaddaar and Prakash Rao in Rohit Shetty's Singham Returns .

Early life and background[]

Zakir Hussain was born and brought up in Jani Khurd, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.^[1] It was during his studies in Delhi that he first got attracted to the world of theatre and cinema. He started out with "small time" theatre, and then joined the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts. He then joined the prestigious National School of Drama and graduated in 1993.^[2]

Career[]

Hussain did theatre for a few years and then came to Mumbai to work in television and films. He started out with serials like Firdaus, Kitty Party and Gaatha, and this earned him recognition.^[2] Sriram Raghavan's 2004 film Ek Hasina Thi was his first film as actor. Hussain's role in the film was limited to two scenes, but he managed to impress director Ramgopal Varma, who then offered him the role of Rashid in Sarkar.^[1] This role of a cold-blooded villain was much appreciated and Hussain received the "New Menace" award at the 2006 .^[3]

After Sarkar, Varma cast Hussain in almost every production of his. Hussain's second noteworthy performance was his role of Shardul in another Raghavan film – Johnny Gaddaar. This performance was so well received by audiences that people on the streets started addressing Hussain as Shardul. This was the film that brought him both decent pay cheques as well as fame.^[1]

Hussain is also a talented musician – a percussionist as well as singer.^[1] However, he is not to be confused with the famous tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain (born 1951), who starred in the film Heat and Dust.

Filmography[]

Films[]

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2004) as Shaukat Malik
Ek Hasina Thi (2004) as Sanjeev Nanda
Kala Juma (2004) as Nand Kumar Chougale
Vaastu Shastra (2004) as Dinesh Dubey
D (2005) A. S. Baban
Sarkar (2005) as Rashid
James (2005) as Shankar Narayan
Shiva (2006) as Inspector Sawant
Darna Zaroori Hai as Police Officer
The Killer (2006) as Jabbar
Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) as Abbas
Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante (2006) as Kabir
Black Friday (2007) as Inspector Nand Kumar Chougale
Risk (2007) as SP Naidu
Fool n Final (2007) as J.D.
Lee (2007) Tamil film
Darling (2007)
Johnny Gaddaar (2007) as Shardul
Shabri (2008)
Krazzy 4 (2008) as DCP Shrivastav
Contract (2008) as Sultan
Phoonk (2008) as Manja
Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam (2008) as Show Director Dubey
Khallballi (2008)
Bad Luck Govind (2009) as Kripalani
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) as Sajid Don
Radio (2009)
Banda Yeh Bindas Hai (2010)
Payback (2010) as Raghu
Phoonk 2 (2010) as Manja
Allah Ke Banday (2010)
Not a Love Story (2011) as Inspector
Double Dhamaal (2011) as Mohsin Bhai
Satrangee Parachute (2011) as Chhotulal
Shagird (2011)
Paan Singh Tomar (2012) as Inspector Rathore
Ammaa Ki Boli (2012) as Hari
Thuppakki (2012) as Kamarudeen
Chakradhaar (2012)
Agent Vinod (2012) as Associate in Tangier
Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story (2013) as Gangster don
Enemmy (2013) as Mukhtar Menon, the Underworld don
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013) as Officer Ghorpade
Sixteen (2013) as Ashwin's Father
Maazii (2013) as Mahinder Chacha
Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013) as Rao
Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga (2013) as Loan Inspector
Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014) as Alvin D'Souza
Chaarfutiya Chhokare (2014) as Lakkhan
Singham Returns (2014) as Prakash Rao
Meinu Ek Ladki Chaahiye (2014)
Alone (2015) as Professor Sanjana inside Twin Spirit
Badlapur (2015) as Patil
Four Pillars of Basement as DSP (2015)
Mogali Puvvu / Secret (TBA)
Jadoogadu (2015) Telugu Film
Irudhi Suttru (2016) Tamil Film
Saala Khadoos (2016)
Coffee with D (2017)
Raees (2017)
Guru (2017) as Dev Khatri
Naam Shabana as RAW agent Gupta (2017)
Shivalinga (2017) Tamil film
Judwaa 2 (2017)
Nawabzaade (2018)
Genius (2018)
Andhadhun (2018)
Simmba (2018) as Mr Khanna
Game Paisa Ladki (2018)
Prassthanam (2019) as Mazid
Kissebaaz (2019)
Ferrous (2019) as Minister Madhyadheesh
One Day: Justice Delivered (2019)
Chicken Curry Law (2019)
Angrezi Medium (2020) as Judge Chedda
Khaali Peeli (2020) as Inspector Tavde
The Power (2021) as Anwar
Flight (2021 film)
Satyameva Jayate 2 (2021) as Shankar Prasad Yadav

Television[]

X Zone as Inspector (Episode 96)
Dishayen (2001–2003) as Inspector
Yudh as Anand Upadhyay (Yudh's college friend, companion, advisor and COO of Shanti Group)
Darr Sabko Lagta Hai (episode seven)
Upanishad Ganga'
Vedvyas Ke Pote
Beechwale - Bapu Dekh Raha Hai

Web series[]

Year	Title	Role	Platform	Notes
2018-2021	Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare	Rajesh Pathak	Amazon Prime
2019	Bombers	Somu Da	ZEE5	^[4]^[5]^[6]
2020	Sandwiched Forever	Giriraj Shastry	SonyLIV	^[7]
2021	Kathmandu Connection	Mr. Mirza	SonyLIV	^[8]
2021	Aranyak	Kuber Manhas	Netflix

References[]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Next Big Thing: Zakir Hussain, an actor and a gentleman". Retrieved 4 January 2020.
^ ^a ^b Misra, Shree (14 November 2006). "Zakir, the Menace". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
^ "Spam Check". www.bollywoodsargam.com. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
^ Ghosh, Devarsi (20 June 2019). "Web series 'Bombers' explores the story of a Bengali football team fighting death and oblivion". Scroll.in. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
^ "ZEE5 to premiere sports drama series 'Bombers' on 22 June - TelevisionPost: Latest News, India's Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI". TelevisionPost: Latest News, India’s Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
^ "Review of ZEE5's Bombers: A stirring tale of guts, gumption and glory, set in the fertile fields of football". in.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
^ Keshri, Shweta (25 December 2020). "Sandwiched Forever Review: Kunaal and Aahana show is a feel-good Christmas watch". India Today. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
^ Khurana, Anchika (21 April 2021). "Kathmandu Connection Season 1 Review : A well-attempted cop thriller inspired by real-life events". India Time. Retrieved 21 April 2021.

External links[]

Zakir Hussain at IMDb

[yahoo-1] "Next Big Thing: Zakir Hussain, an actor and a gentleman". Retrieved 4 January 2020.

[toi-2] Misra, Shree (14 November 2006). "Zakir, the Menace". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 February 2021.

[3] "Spam Check". www.bollywoodsargam.com. Retrieved 4 January 2020.

[4] Ghosh, Devarsi (20 June 2019). "Web series 'Bombers' explores the story of a Bengali football team fighting death and oblivion". Scroll.in. Retrieved 7 February 2021.

[5] "ZEE5 to premiere sports drama series 'Bombers' on 22 June - TelevisionPost: Latest News, India's Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI". TelevisionPost: Latest News, India’s Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019.

[6] "Review of ZEE5's Bombers: A stirring tale of guts, gumption and glory, set in the fertile fields of football". in.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019.

[7] Keshri, Shweta (25 December 2020). "Sandwiched Forever Review: Kunaal and Aahana show is a feel-good Christmas watch". India Today. Retrieved 7 February 2021.

[8] Khurana, Anchika (21 April 2021). "Kathmandu Connection Season 1 Review : A well-attempted cop thriller inspired by real-life events". India Time. Retrieved 21 April 2021.

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