Anwar Hussain, popularly known simply as Anwar, is an Indian playback singer known for his distinctive voice and his contribution to Hindi film music from the 1970s onward. He became particularly popular during the late 1970s and 1980s and was often noted for the resemblance of his voice to legendary singer Mohammed Rafi.
Anwar has sung a wide variety of songs, including romantic film songs, classical compositions, ghazals, bhajans, qawwalis and Sufi music. His notable songs include “Teri Aankhon Ki Chahat Mein,” “Humse Ka Bhool Hui,” “Mohabbat Ab Tijarat Ban Gayi Hai,” “Zindagi Imtihan Leti Hai,” “Haathon Ki Chand Lakeeron Ka,” and “Mere Khayalon.”Anwar Hussain was born on 1 February 1949 in Mumbai. He comes from a musical family. His father, Ashiq Hussain (Ahmed Ali Khan), was a skilled sitar and harmonium player and had worked as an assistant music director to composer Ghulam Haider. Anwar received classical vocal training from Ustad Abdul Rehman Khan.
Anwar began his playback singing career with the film Mere Gharib Nawaz (1973) under music director Kamal Rajasthani. His major breakthrough came with Janta Hawaldar (1979), where songs such as “Teri Aankhon Ki Chahat Mein” and “Humse Ka Bhool Hui” brought him wider recognition.
During his career, Anwar worked with prominent music directors including Khayyam, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Kalyanji-Anandji, Bappi Lahiri, Anu Malik and others. He also performed duets with leading singers such as Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Alka Yagnik and other celebrated playback singers.
Some of his well-known film songs include “Mausam Mausam Lovely Mausam” from Thodi Si Bewafaii, “Yeh Pyar Tha Ya Kuchh Aur Tha” from Prem Rog, “Mohabbat Ke Dushman” from Chameli Ki Shaadi, and “Mere Khayalon” from Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan.
Anwar has also continued to be associated with music through recordings and releases available on major music platforms. Birth Date: 1 February 1949 Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Birth Name: Anwar Hussain Profession: Playback Singer Known As: Anwar Genres: Hindi Film Music, Ghazal, Bhajan, Qawwali, Sufi Music Years Active: 1973–Present Death Date: Not applicable — Anwar Hussain is alive.