Mohammad Zahirul Haque,[1] best known by his stage name as Zayed Khan, is a Bangladeshi film actor who has appeared in more than 25 films to date. He began his career in 2006 with the film Bhalobasha Bhalobasha. Since then, he has appeared in the films Nagar Mastan opposite Pori Moni and Dabangg. He was cast in Antor Jala (2017) due to director Malek Afsary's preference for him as an actor.[2] He was the former general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association, the organization of local film artists.[3][4][5]
Zayed Khan | |
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জায়েদ খান | |
_(cropped).jpg) Zayed Khan in Dhaka, 2018 | |
| Born | Md. Zahirul Haque 3 January 1980 Mathbaria, Pirojpur District, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | Dhaka City College Dhaka University |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | zayedkhan |
Early life and education
editMd. Zahirul Haque was born on 3 January in Pirojpur, Bangladesh.[6] His father is M. A. Haque (died December 31, 2020), and his mother is Shahida Haque (died December 27, 2021).[7] Shahida Haque was honored with the 'Ratnagurba' award.[8]
Haque studied at Dhaka City College. He used to live with his sister behind the Modhumita. After passing the Higher Secondary examination, he claims to have attended Dhaka University where he received a Bachelor's degree in 2002 and a Master's degree in 2003.[8]
He has been reported to have been related to singers Khalid Hasan Milu and Pritom Hasan.[9]
Career
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editHaque began his acting career in the 2006 film, Bhalobasha Bhalobasha opposite Riaz and Shabnur. Haque later appeared in another movie with Riaz and Shabnur, Mon Chuyeche Mon. He acted in Jomidar Barir Meye opposite Amin Khan and Nipun, also starring in Rickshawalar Chele alongside Dipjol.[citation needed] He has also appeared in Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe and Toke Bhalobastei Hobe.[10]
Bangladesh Film Artists' Association
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In May 2017, Haque became the general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association. He bagged 279 votes while his opponent, Amit Hasan, got 145 votes.[3]
On 28 January 2022, Haque once again became the general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association after bagging 176 votes while his competitor, Nipun Akter, got 163 votes.[4]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bhalobasha Bhalobasha | Debut film | [10] | |
| Jomidar Barir Meye | [10] | |||
| 2009 | Kajer Manush | [10] | ||
| Mon Chuyeche Mon | Bijoy | |||
| Paap Er Prayaschitta | ||||
| 2010 | Amar Swapno Amar Songshar | [11] | ||
| Mayer Chokh | [12] | |||
| Rikshwalar Chele | ||||
| Nag Naginir Shopno | [10] | |||
| 2011 | Goriber Bhai | [13] | ||
| Amar Prithibi Tumi | [14] | |||
| Bangla Bhai | [10] | |||
| 2012 | Atto Gopon | [10] | ||
| 2014 | Odrishiyo Satru | Jubayer | ||
| Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe | Shadhin | [10] | ||
| Dabang | Azad | |||
| Toke Bhalobashtey Hobe | Raju | [10] | ||
| My Name Is Simi | ||||
| 2015 | Shimahin Bhalobasha | [10] | ||
| Nagar Mastan | Inspector Zayed | [10] | ||
| 2017 | Antor Jala | Alal | Also producer | |
| 2019 | Protishodher Agun | Biplob | ||
| 2023 | Mujib: The Making of a Nation | Tikka Khan | [15] | |
| 2024 | Lipstick | Himself | Special appearance | [16] |
| Sonar Char | [17] | |||
| 840 | Madhav Halder | [18] | ||
| 2026 | Immigrant Diaries - American Dream | Zayed | Short film | [19] |
| Immigrant Diaries - Eid Mubarak † | TBA | [20] | ||
| TBA | Bahaduri † | TBA | [21] | |
| Khoto † | Manchhu | [22] |
Television
edit- Tobuo Protikkha[citation needed]
References
edit- ↑ সিনেমায় এসে নাম বদলেছেন যেসব নায়ক-নায়িকা. Jago News 24 (in Bengali).
- ↑ প্রথম কথা হচ্ছে মৌলিক ছবি করা বন্ধ করতে হবে : মালেক আফসারী [The first thing to stop making original films: Malik Afsari]. Priyo (in Bengali). 11 December 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- 1 2 "Misha Sawdagar and Zayed Khan in the driving seat". Dhaka Tribune. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- 1 2 "Ilias Kanchan elected President, Zayed Khan General Secretary". The Daily Star. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ↑ আমার আগে সিক্স প্যাক ছিল, জিম না করায় দুই প্যাক ঢেকে গেছে : জায়েদ খান. NTV (in Bengali). 18 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ↑ আজকের দিনেই পৃথিবীতে এসেছিলেন জায়েদ খান. RTV (in Bengali). 30 July 2022.
- ↑ চিত্রনায়ক জায়েদ খানের মা মারা গেছেন. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 27 December 2021.
- 1 2 জায়েদ খানের স্বপ্নপূরণ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 20 May 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ↑ জায়েদ খানের চাচাতো ভাই প্রতীক হাসান. Retrieved 14 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Zayed Khan". The Daily Star. 25 February 2017.
- ↑ "Film 'Aamar Swapno Aamar Shongsar' to be released July 2". The New Nation. 27 June 2010.
- ↑ "'Mayer Chokh' to be released this Friday". The New Nation. 6 May 2010.
- ↑ "Eid movie 'Goriber Bhai'". The New Nation. 25 August 2011.
- ↑ "Eid movie 'Aamar Prithibi Tumi'". The New Nation. 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Zayed Khan's transforms into Tikka Khan in 'Mujib' biopic". The Daily Star. 12 September 2023.
- ↑ SAMAKAL. "'লিপস্টিক' একটি পূর্ণাঙ্গ সিনেমা হতে পেরেছে". ‘লিপস্টিক’ একটি পূর্ণাঙ্গ সিনেমা হতে পেরেছে. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ↑ প্রতিবেদক, বিনোদন (8 April 2024). "শেষ পর্যন্ত কোন ছবিগুলো মুক্তি পাবে ঈদে". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ↑ "৮৪০ - বাংলা মুভি ডেটাবেজবাংলা মুভি ডেটাবেজ". bmdb.com.bd (in Bengali). Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ Thikana TV (6 March 2026). American Dream | Immigrant Diaries - EP 01 | Zayed Khan | Thikana TV. Retrieved 23 May 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Zayed Khan shares screen with Zohran Mamdani in 'Immigrant Diaries' | Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ মুক্তিযোদ্ধার চরিত্রে জায়েদ [Zayed as a freedom fighter]. Jugantor (in Bengali). 18 September 2021.
- ↑ "Who's that with Pori". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
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