F. S. Nayeem
Bangladeshi actor
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Faruk Sobhan Nayeem (born 29 November 1984), better known by the stage name F. S. Nayeem, is a Bangladeshi television and film actor. He made his film debut in Jaago (2010).[1]
F. S. Nayeem | |
|---|---|
এফ এস নাঈম | |
| Born | Faruk Sobhan 29 November 1984 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Actor |
| Spouse | |
Nayeem gained 35 kg in just 9 months for his role in the web series Kaalpurush (2024), setting an exceptional example among Bangladeshi actors.[2][3] For this work, he was nominated in the "Best Actor" category of the critics' section of the 26th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards.
Early life and education
Nayeem was born on 29 November 1984 in Dhaka. His father name is Abdul Wadud and mother name is Nasima Wadud. He completed his SSC from Motijheel Government Boys' High School and graduated from American International University, Dhaka.[4] He completed his HSC from the College of Development Alternative.[5]
Career
Nayeem started his career as a video jockey on Channel i in 2004. He started his acting career by acting in small screen dramas in 2006. His first notable drama was Ek Nijhum Aranye (2007) directed by Rumana Rashid Ishita, in which his performance was praised.[6] Gradually, he acted in several popular dramas, telefilms and serials. He made his big screen debut with the film Jaago (2010).[1]
Nayeem made his debut in Ott platform through Hoichoi's web series Mission Huntdown and Karagar, where he captured the attention of the audience by playing the role of a police officer. Later, he earned praise for the role 'Mahbub' in the drama Overtrump released on Chorki.
He also loves singing along with acting. He worked as a vocalist and drummer in the band 'Ironic Faith' in the 1990s. His recent songs 'Tomake' and 'Maya' have been well received in the social media.[7][6]
Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
TV/Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Director | OTT/TV | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bachelor Point | Nayeem | Kajal Arefin Ome | Channel 9 | [14] |
| 2022 | Karagar | Ashfaq Mawla | Syed Ahmed Shawki | Hoichoi | [15] |
| 2023 | Mission Huntdown | Mahid | Sunny Sanwar & Faisal Ahmed | ||
| Overtrump | Mahabub | Bashar Georgis | Chorki | ||
| 2024 | Kaalpurush | SI Mirajur Rahman | Salzar Rahman | [16] | |
| Roilo Baki 10 | ASP Azgar | Masud Zakaria Sabin | Tofee | [17] | |
| City Life | Nazrul Islam Raju | Maasranga Television | [18] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards | Best Actor | Kaalpurush | Nominated | [2][3] |
| 2026 | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards | Best Actor | Khub Kacheri Keu | Won | [19] |
Personal life
Nayeem married actress and dancer Nadia Ahmed on January 15, 2016, at Gulshan Club.[20][21]