Anwardi's remarkable journey began in 1976, when he started his career as a journalist with the prestigious New Straits Times, concurrently pursuing his passion for cartooning.
In the following years, he joined STMB or TV3, serving as one of its pioneer members and playing a crucial role in establishing its production department. During his tenure, he created and produced the longest-running series on the network, including the popular cooking show "Kuali" and the women's program "Nona".
After leaving TV3, Anwardi ventured into independent filmmaking, serving as an assistant director to renowned director John Milius on the film "Farewell to the King". He subsequently shifted his focus to independent TV movies before making his feature film directorial debut and writing credit with "Tuah" in 1989.
Anwardi's impressive career continued to flourish, earning him the Jury Prize at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival in Jakarta in 1990. Born into a family of award-winning filmmakers, with his parents, Datuk Jamil Sulong and Datin Rosnani Jamil, being notable figures in the industry, Anwardi's passion for storytelling was undoubtedly nurtured from a young age.
In 2002, he made his debut as an animated film director and writer with "Budak Lapok". His subsequent film, "Ah Loke Kafe", won the Best Child Actor award for Sean Lee at the Malaysian Film Awards, further solidifying his reputation as a talented filmmaker.
Today, Anwardi is the publisher of Malaysia's first magazine dedicated to film and creative content, solidifying his position as a respected figure in the Malaysian entertainment industry.
