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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Zakir Hussain<br />
| image = Zakir_Hussain_Actor.jpeg<br />
| birth_name = Zakir Hussain<br />
| birth_date = <br />
| birth_place = [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]<br />
| occupation = [[Actor]]<br />
| yearsactive = 1997–present<br />
| spouse = Sarita Hussain (m. 1994)<br />
}}<br />
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'''Zakir Hussain''' is an [[Cinema of India|Indian film actor]] who is known for his negative and comic roles. His best-known performances include those of Rashid in [[Ramgopal Varma]]'s 2005 film ''[[Sarkar (2005 film)|Sarkar]]'' (an adaptation of [[The Godfather]]), Shardul in [[Sriram Raghavan]]'s 2007 film ''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]'' and Prakash Rao in [[Rohit Shetty]]'s ''[[Singham Returns]]'' .<br />
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==Early life and background==<br />
Zakir Hussain was born and brought up in Jani Khurd, [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref name="yahoo">{{Cite web|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/12042/Next-Big-Thing-Zakir-Hussain-actor-gentleman.html|title=Next Big Thing: Zakir Hussain, an actor and a gentleman|access-date=4 January 2020}}</ref> 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.<ref name="toi">{{cite news |last1=Misra |first1=Shree |title=Zakir, the Menace |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/lucknow-times/Zakir-the-Menace/articleshow/444611.cms |access-date=7 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=14 November 2006 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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==Career==<br />
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.<ref name="toi" /> [[Sriram Raghavan]]'s 2004 film ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (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 (2005 film)|''Sarkar''.]]<ref name="yahoo" /> This role of a cold-blooded villain was much appreciated and Hussain received the "New Menace" award at the 2006 [[Stardust Film Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodsargam.com/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=7829|title=Spam Check|website=www.bollywoodsargam.com|access-date=4 January 2020}}</ref><br />
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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.<ref name="yahoo" /><br />
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Hussain is also a talented musician – a percussionist as well as singer.<ref name="yahoo" /> However, he is not to be confused with the famous tabla virtuoso [[Zakir Hussain (musician)|Zakir Hussain]] (born 1951), who starred in the film ''[[Heat and Dust (film)|Heat and Dust]]''.<br />
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==Filmography==<br />
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=== Films ===<br />
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* ''[[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero]]'' (2004) as Shaukat Malik<br />
* ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (film)|Ek Hasina Thi]]'' (2004) as Sanjeev Nanda<br />
* ''Kala Juma'' (2004) as Nand Kumar Chougale<br />
* ''[[Vaastu Shastra (film)|Vaastu Shastra]]'' (2004) as Dinesh Dubey<br />
* ''[[D (film)|D]]'' (2005) A. S. Baban<br />
* ''[[Sarkar (2005 film)|Sarkar]]'' (2005) as Rashid<br />
* ''[[James (2005 film)|James]]'' (2005) as Shankar Narayan<br />
* ''[[Shiva (2006 film)|Shiva]]'' (2006) as Inspector Sawant<br />
* ''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]'' as Police Officer<br />
* ''[[The Killer (2006 film)|The Killer]]'' (2006) as Jabbar<br />
* ''[[Darwaza Bandh Rakho]]'' (2006) as Abbas<br />
* ''[[Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante]]'' (2006) as Kabir<br />
* ''[[Black Friday (2007 film)|Black Friday]]'' (2007) as Inspector Nand Kumar Chougale<br />
* ''[[Risk (2007 film)|Risk]]'' (2007) as SP Naidu<br />
* ''[[Fool n Final]]'' (2007) as J.D.<br />
*''[[Lee (2007 film)|Lee]]'' (2007) Tamil film<br />
* ''[[Darling (Hindi film)|Darling]]'' (2007)<br />
* ''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]'' (2007) as Shardul<br />
* ''[[Shabri]]'' (2008)<br />
* ''[[Krazzy 4]]'' (2008) as DCP Shrivastav<br />
* ''[[Contract (2008 film)|Contract]]'' (2008) as Sultan<br />
* ''[[Phoonk]]'' (2008) as Manja<br />
* ''[[Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam]]'' (2008) as Show Director Dubey<br />
* ''Khallballi'' (2008)<br />
* ''Bad Luck Govind'' (2009) as Kripalani<br />
* ''[[Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani]]'' (2009) as Sajid Don<br />
* ''[[Radio (2009 film)|Radio]]'' (2009)<br />
* ''Banda Yeh Bindas Hai'' (2010)<br />
* ''[[Payback (2010 film)|Payback]]'' (2010) as Raghu<br />
* ''[[Phoonk 2]]'' (2010) as Manja<br />
* ''[[Allah Ke Banday]]'' (2010)<br />
* ''[[Not a Love Story (2011 film)|Not a Love Story]]'' (2011) as Inspector<br />
* ''[[Double Dhamaal]]'' (2011) as Mohsin Bhai<br />
* ''[[Satrangee Parachute]]'' (2011) as Chhotulal<br />
* ''[[Shagird (2011 film)|Shagird]]'' (2011)<br />
* ''[[Paan Singh Tomar (film)|Paan Singh Tomar]]'' (2012) as Inspector Rathore<br />
* ''[[Ammaa Ki Boli]]'' (2012) as Hari<br />
* ''[[Thuppakki]]'' (2012) as Kamarudeen<br />
* ''[[Chakradhaar]]'' (2012)<br />
* ''[[Agent Vinod (2012 film)|Agent Vinod]]'' (2012) as Associate in Tangier<br />
* ''[[Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story]]'' (2013) as Gangster don<br />
* ''[[Enemmy]]'' (2013) as Mukhtar Menon, the Underworld don<br />
* ''[[Phata Poster Nikhla Hero]]'' (2013) as Officer Ghorpade<br />
* ''[[Sixteen (2013 Indian film)|Sixteen]]'' (2013) as Ashwin's Father<br />
* ''[[Maazii]]'' (2013) as Mahinder Chacha<br />
* ''[[Ramaiya Vastavaiya]]'' (2013) as Rao<br />
* ''[[Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga]]'' (2013) as Loan Inspector<br />
* ''[[Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty]]'' (2014) as Alvin D'Souza<br />
* ''[[Chaarfutiya Chhokare]]'' (2014) as Lakkhan <br />
* ''[[Singham Returns]]'' (2014) as Prakash Rao<br />
* ''[[Meinu Ek Ladki Chaahiye]]'' (2014)<br />
* ''[[Alone (2015 Hindi film)|Alone]]'' (2015) as Professor Sanjana inside Twin Spirit<br />
* ''[[Badlapur (film)|Badlapur]]'' (2015) as Patil<br />
* ''[[Four Pillars of Basement]]'' as DSP (2015)<br />
* ''Mogali Puvvu'' / ''Secret'' (TBA)<br />
* ''[[Jadoogadu]]'' (2015) Telugu Film<br />
* ''[[Irudhi Suttru]]'' (2016) Tamil Film<br />
* ''[[Irudhi Suttru|Saala Khadoos]]'' (2016)<br />
* ''[[Coffee with D]]'' (2017)<br />
* ''[[Raees (2017 film)|Raees]]'' (2017)<br />
* ''[[Guru (2017 film)|Guru]]'' (2017) as Dev Khatri<br />
* ''[[Naam Shabana]]'' as RAW agent Gupta (2017)<br />
* ''[[Shivalinga (2017 film)|Shivalinga]]'' (2017) Tamil film<br />
* ''[[Judwaa 2]]'' (2017)<br />
*''[[Nawabzaade]]'' (2018)<br />
* ''[[Genius (2018 Hindi film)|Genius]]'' (2018)<br />
* ''[[Andhadhun]]'' (2018)<br />
* ''[[Simmba]]'' (2018) as Mr Khanna<br />
* ''[[Game Paisa Ladki]]'' (2018)<br />
* ''[[Prassthanam]]'' (2019) as Mazid<br />
* ''Kissebaaz'' (2019)<br />
* ''[[Ferrous (film)|Ferrous]]'' (2019) as Minister Madhyadheesh<br />
* ''[[One Day: Justice Delivered]]'' (2019)<br />
* ''[[Chicken Curry Law]]'' (2019)<br />
* ''[[Angrezi Medium]]'' (2020) as Judge Chedda<br />
* ''[[Khaali Peeli]]'' (2020) as Inspector Tavde<br />
* ''[[The Power (2021 Indian film)|The Power]]'' (2021) as Anwar<br />
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=== Television ===<br />
* ''[[Dishayen]]'' (2001–2003) as Inspector<br />
* ''[[Yudh (TV series)|Yudh]]'' as Anand Upadhyay (Yudh’s college friend, companion, advisor and COO of Shanti Group)<br />
* ''[[Darr Sabko Lagta Hai]]'' (episode seven)<br />
* ''Upanishad Ganga' <br />
* ''Vedvyas Ke Pote''<br />
* ''[[Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare]]''<br />
* ''Beechwale - Bapu Dekh Raha Hai''<br />
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=== Web series ===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
!Year<br />
!Title<br />
!Role<br />
!Platform<br />
!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|2019<br />
|''Bombers''<br />
|Somu Da<br />
|[[ZEE5]]<br />
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ghosh |first1=Devarsi |title=Web series 'Bombers' explores the story of a Bengali football team fighting death and oblivion |url=https://scroll.in/reel/927621/web-series-bombers-explores-the-story-of-a-bengali-football-team-fighting-death-and-oblivion |access-date=7 February 2021 |work=Scroll.in |date=20 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.televisionpost.com/zee5-to-premiere-sports-drama-series-bombers-on-22-june/|title=ZEE5 to premiere sports drama series 'Bombers' on 22 June - TelevisionPost: Latest News, India's Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI|date=17 June 2019|website=TelevisionPost: Latest News, India’s Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI|language=en-US|access-date=9 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/television/zee-5-review-of-zee5s-bombers-a-stirring-tale-of-guts-gumption-and-glory-set-in-the-fertile-fields-of-football-464081.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709064236/https://www.in.com/entertainment/television/zee-5-review-of-zee5s-bombers-a-stirring-tale-of-guts-gumption-and-glory-set-in-the-fertile-fields-of-football-464081.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 July 2019|title=Review of ZEE5's Bombers: A stirring tale of guts, gumption and glory, set in the fertile fields of football|website=in.com|language=en|access-date=9 July 2019}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|2020<br />
|''[[Sandwiched Forever]]''<br />
|Giriraj Shastry<br />
|[[SonyLIV]]<br />
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=Keshri |first1=Shweta |title=Sandwiched Forever Review: Kunaal and Aahana show is a feel-good Christmas watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/sandwiched-forever-review-kunaal-and-aahana-show-is-a-feel-good-christmas-watch-1752958-2020-12-25 |access-date=7 February 2021 |work=India Today |date=25 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref> <br />
|-<br />
|2021<br />
|''[[Kathmandu Connection]]''<br />
|Mr. Mirza<br />
|[[SonyLIV]]<br />
|<ref>{{cite news|last1=Khurana|first1=Anchika|date=21 April 2021|title=Kathmandu Connection Season 1 Review : A well-attempted cop thriller inspired by real-life events|language=en|work=India Time|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/kathmandu-connection/season-1/seasonreview/82124530.cms|access-date=21 April 2021}}</ref><br />
|}<br />
==References==<br />
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==Further reading==<br />
* [http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2299685.cms "Whenever I get hold of a senior actor I make sure I never let him go without answering my questions." – Zakir Hussain]<br />
* [http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/32550/MAAN-GAYE-Zakir-Hussain-goes-comic.html MAAN GAYE...Zakir Hussain goes comic!]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb name|1664541|Zakir Hussain}}<br />
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