Hussain Dalal is an Indian actor and screenwriter, known for his work in Hindi films.[1] He has written dialogues for films such as Bring On the Night (2012), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Margarita with a Straw (2014), 2 States (2014), Dhindora (2021) and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022).[2] In September 2017, he appeared as one of the three mentors along with Zakir Khan and Mallika Dua for the fifth season of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, which was judged by Akshay Kumar.[3]
Filmography
As screenwriter
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Greater Elephant | |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | |
| 2014 | 2 States | |
| 2016 | Sanam Re | |
| Dishoom | ||
| 2018 | Karwaan | |
| Fanney Khan | ||
| 2019 | Mere Pyare Prime Minister | |
| Kalank | ||
| Saaho | ||
| 2020 | Jawaani Jaaneman | |
| 2021 | Dhindora | |
| Call My Agent: Bollywood | Web series on Netflix | |
| 2022 | Rudra: The Edge of Darkness | |
| Jalsa | ||
| Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva | [4] | |
| 2023 | Shehzada | |
| Taaza Khabar | Web series on Disney+Hotstar | |
| The Trial | Web series on Disney+Hotstar | |
| Bambai Meri Jaan | Web series on Amazon Prime | |
| 2024 | Fighter | |
| Blackout | ||
| Visfot | ||
| 2025 | Deva | |
| Sikandar |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Lafangey Parindey | TV Show Crew | |
| 2012 | Bring On the Night | Devang Oza | Teleivison series |
| Greater Elephant | Ramsevak | ||
| 2014 | Margarita with a Straw | Dhruv | |
| Pizza | Sameer Yadav | ||
| 2017 | Hanuman: Da' Damdaar | Gardua | Voiceover |
| A Gentleman | Samarth Dixit | ||
| 2018 | Shameless | Praveen | Short film[5] |
| Hichki | Vinay Mathur | ||
| 2019 | Judgementall Hai Kya | Varun Bahl | |
| 2021 | Call My Agent: Bollywood | Himself | Special appearance |
| Toofaan | Munna | ||
| Kaali Peeli Tales | Ashwin | Television series | |
| 2022 | Homecoming | Imroze | |
| Salesman of the Year | Karthik Reddy | Television series | |
| 2023 | Gunchakkar | Vipul Thakkar | Short film |
| Jee Karda | Shahid Ansari | Television series | |
| 2025 | Costao | Peter D'Mello | |
| Do You Wanna Partner | Investor | Television series | |
| 2026 | O'Romeo | Chhotu | [6] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Dialogue | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Template:Won | [7] |
| 2018 | Filmfare Short Film Awards | Best Actor | Shameless | Template:Won | [8] |
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Trial | Template:Nominated | [9] |
References
- ↑ In the frame, behind the scenes. Mumbai Mirror(2018-09-23). Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ Meet Hussain Dalal, the Man Behind Irrfan’s Shaukat In ‘Karwaan’, Mathew, Suresh. The Quint(2018-08-04). Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ Akshay Kumar’s The Great Indian Laughter Challenge judges sacked due to low TRPs. Mid-day(2017-10-16). Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ Brahmāstra writer opens up on overcoming setbacks, recalls producers losing confidence amid dialogue criticism. The Times of India(2023-12-03). Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ Exclusive! Hussain Dalal on the success of ‘Shameless’: As kids, we’ve all dreamt of being at the Oscars. The Times of India(2021-02-07). Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ Hussain Dalal calls O Romeo co-star Shahid Kapoor the ’finest actor of our time’. Mid-day(2026-02-12). Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ Star Guild Awards 2014 Winners List. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
- ↑ Hussain Dalal – Best Actor Male. Filmfare. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
- ↑ Nominations for the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023: Full list out. Filmfare(26 November 2023). Retrieved 12 February 2026.