Shawkat Akbar

Shawkat Akbar (শওকত আকবর) was a Bangladeshi film actor. His career in the Bengali film industry began in 1964 with the film Eito Jibon. He is considered one of the best co-stars of the film industry of Bangladesh. From 1963 to 1995, Shawkat Akbar performed over 250 films including Bengali and Urdu language films.

Bengali films

 * Notun Sur (1962)
 * Eito Jibon (1964)
 * Megh Bannga Rodh (1965)
 * Milan (1964)
 * Janajani (1965)
 * Sat Rang (1965)
 * Apon Dulal (1966)
 * Bhawal Sanyasi (1966)
 * Agun Niye Khela (1967)
 * Janglee Phool (1968)
 * Alor Pipasha (1969), director
 * Momeir Alo (1969)
 * Jibon Theke Neya (1970)
 * Abuj Mon (1972)
 * Chhutir Ghonta (1980)
 * Mahanayak
 * Beder Meye Josna (1989)
 * Beder Meye Josna (Kolkata)
 * Hangor Nodi Grenade - (1997)
 * Shonkomala
 * Avisap
 * Sagor
 * Oporichita
 * Boro Bou
 * Ishara
 * Fakir Mojnu Shah

Urdu films

 * Talash (1963)
 * Paisay (1964)
 * Aakhri Station (1965)
 * Bhayia (1966)
 * Poonam Ki Raat (1966)
 * Hamdam (1967)
 * Gori (1968)
 * Jugnoo (1968)
 * Dil Ek Disha
 * Waiting room
 * Choloe Maan Gaye
 * Vaiya
 * Berohom
 * Shrife Hayat

Awards

 * Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement
 * Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Lifetime Achievement