Afzal Hossain is a well-known name on the Bangladeshi television circuit. From the mid-1970s, when he made his debut on the small screen, he has become an icon as a romantic hero. Later, he has contributed his talent to many other branches of Bangladeshi cultural arena.
Afzal is a graduate of the Institute of Fine Arts (IFA). He has also received training in graphics design, illustration in particular, which helped him in developing his career.
In 1975 he joined Dhaka Theatre and was enlisted in BTV as an actor in the same year. As he says, 'Drama personality Jamil Ahmed showed me the way to apply methods in practical work. In Dhaka Theatre, I basically got the opportunity to apply my knowledge and creativity in art. I worked in the group as a set designer and an actor as well. I continued theatre for nine years. As we could not take acting professionally in those days, I had to give up my theatrical work. But, honestly, I plan to return to the theatre.'
Afzal has performed in three full-length films. In the last decade, Afzal has developed another interest--making ad films. He is a pioneer in Bangladeshi ad film industry.Along with making ads, Afzal Hossain also directs TV drama serials and TV plays. He is also the author of three novels, one poetry book and a collection of stories jointly with Imdadul Haq Milon.
His wife Tazeen Halim has made a niche for herself as a fashion designer. The couple has two sons.