Baharul Islam is an Indian theater actor[1] and alumnus of the National School of Drama, which he joined in 1987.

[4] He started his career with theater in Assam and soon rose into prominence in India and abroad.

In 1992-93 joined "TARA ART" of London as an actor for the production of the play Heer Ranjha.

[5] The play rehearsed in London and thereafter extensively toured UK and Japan performing many shows.

He received Manohar Singh Award 2005 instituted by the National School of Drama approved by Ministry of Culture, Govt of India for path-breaking work in theater.