Badrul Islam is an Indian actor. He is known for working in the Hindi TV and film industries.
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Wiki/Biography
Badrul Islam was born in an Islamic family in India. When he was was child, he watched the blockbuster Bollywood film ‘Sholay’ after which he got fascinated by films and decided to become an actor. He studied at Jamia Milia Islamia in Delhi. While studying at college, he used to participate in street plays during cultural events. He also went to Haryana to perform a play in a village, where he won the title of best actor. Later, he joined the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts in New Delhi and also worked at the National School of Drama in New Delhi.
Badrul Islam in his youth
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Wife & Children
He has a son.
Badrul Islam with his son
Career
Theatre
Before working in TV and films, Badrul Islam started his acting career by working in theatre. He has acted in many theatrical productions.
Badrul Islam in a theatrical production
Television
In 2005, he debuted with Sahara One’s drama TV series ‘Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki’ in which he played the supporting role of Rangeela.
Poster of Sahara One’s 2015 TV show ‘Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki’
From 2018 to 2020, he played the role of Mustafa in Sony Sab’s fantasy TV series ‘Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga.’ In 2023, he was cast in a lead role as Bheem Dubey in Colors TV’s show ‘Suhaagan.’
Film
In 2006, Badrul Islam debuted in the Indian film industry with the musical drama film ‘Rang De Basanti.’
Poster of the 2006 film ‘Rang De Basanti’
In 2010, he acted in the comedy-drama film ‘Tere Bin Laden’ in which he appeared as the Baang Comp Host. In 2014, he appeared in a supporting role in the romantic comedy film ‘Khoobsurat’ starring Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan in lead roles. He gained more popularity after playing the supporting role of a chicken shop owner in the 2016 popular biography film ‘Dangal’ starring Aamir Khan.
Badrul Islam in a still from the 2016 film ‘Dangal’
In 2018, he played the role of Kalyan in the Bollywood drama film ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ in which Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor were cast in lead roles. In 2022, he played the role of an autorickshaw owner in Netflix’s romantic comedy film ‘Plan A Plan B.’ In the same year, he appeared as Tillu Mandothiya, a news reporter, in the action comedy film ‘An Action Hero’ starring Ayushmann Khurrana.
Badrul Islam in a still from the 2023 film ‘An Action Hero’
Web Series
In 2019, he appeared as Rahman in Ullu Originals’ web series ‘Mona Home Delivery.’
Badrul Islam in a still from the 2019 web series ‘Mona Home Delivery’
Facts/Trivia
- Badrul Islam is known for playing supporting roles in TV and films. He has also appeared in many TV commercials.
- He is fluent in Urdu.
- He is influenced by the work of Charlie Chaplin and Amitabh Bachchan.
- In an interview, he revealed that he would like to portray Lal Bahadur Shastri in his biopic.
- In 2011, he was featured in a promotional video for Sony Entertainment Television’s popular game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati.’
Badrul Islam in a still from an advertisement of the TV show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’
