On the world stage

Adil Hussain : On the world stage

In a small town in Goalpara , when their seventh child was born , the parents named the newborn 'Adil' which means 'the just one'. The boy grew up as the center of affection; being the youngest of the seven siblings he was given the luxury of following his passion for acting and even choosing his singular career path. His passion fueled his journey for the rest of his life. It was a long and fascinating journey; every step of the way had demanded hard work. But each step also opened a new window of opportunity catapulting the young man to an extraordinary actor.

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