Critically ill Anwar Hossain undergoes treatment

DHAKA, Aug 22: Veteran actor Anwar Hossain is critically ill and now undergoes treatment at the capital’s Square Hospital under the medical supervision of Dr. Sarwar Hossain.

He has been diagnosed with gallbladder stone and put on a saline drip, doctors have said. The course of treatment will be decided by a team of experts.

Popularly known as the “Uncrowned Nawab of Bangla cine-world”, Hossain has played countless characters throughout his illustrious career, be it of a nawab, hero, rebellious youth or father.

But it was his eponymous role in “Nawab Sirajuddoula”, directed by noted actor- director Khan Ataur Rahman aka Khan Ata, that won the audience’s hearts and made him a household name.

After the release of the film in 1967, he acquired the nickname of Nawab. The veteran actor has acted in over 500 films.

Nasima Anwar, the wife of the thespian, has sought prayers from all for the early recovery of the talented actor.

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