Ahmed Sharif was born on 12 August, 1943 in Kushtia, East Bengal, British India (now Bangladesh). His birth name was Sharifuddin Ahmed. He debuted in the film industry through the film 'Shorolipi', directed by Nazrul Islam in 1972. He received huge accolades acting in the 'Shubash Dutta''s film 'Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi'.