Inaamulhaq: Biography
Full Name: Inaamulhaq
Date of Birth: November 14, 1979
Birthplace: Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Actor, Writer, Director
Years Active: 2003–present
Early Life & Education
Inaamulhaq was born in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He developed a passion for acting at an early age and was active in school plays and theatre performances.
He pursued formal training in theatre and graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi. After completing his studies, he started his career in writing and acting for theatre, television, and films.
Career in Bollywood
As an Actor
Inaamulhaq made his Bollywood acting debut in Filmistaan (2014), where he played a Pakistani film buff. His performance received critical acclaim, and the film won a National Award.
Some of his notable films include:
- Airlift (2016) – Played an Iraqi major opposite Akshay Kumar.
- Lucknow Central (2017) – Acted alongside Farhan Akhtar.
- Nakkash (2019) – Won Best Actor Award at DCSAFF in the U.S. for his role as a Muslim craftsman.
- Pagglait (2021) – A supporting role in the Sanya Malhotra-led film.
- Jogi (2022) – A political drama on the 1984 riots starring Diljit Dosanjh.
As a Writer & Director
Inaamulhaq has also worked as a screenwriter for TV shows and films. He contributed to popular comedy shows like:
- Karamchand (2007)
- Comedy Circus (2007-2009)
He has written and directed short films and theatre plays as well.
Awards & Recognitions
- Won Best Actor Award for Nakkash at the DCSAFF in Washington, D.C.
- Filmistaan won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film.
- Received appreciation for his role in Airlift as an antagonist.
Personal Life & Interests
Inaamulhaq prefers to keep his personal life private. He is passionate about theatre, poetry, and storytelling. He often speaks about the importance of good scripts in Bollywood and is known for playing realistic, thought-provoking characters.
Interesting Facts
- He started his career as a writer before turning to acting.
- He is an alumnus of NSD, one of India’s top drama schools.
- He played a crucial role in Airlift, which was based on real-life events.
