Zayed Khan (Bangladeshi actor)
Bangladeshi film actor
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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]
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3 January 1980
Dhaka University
Zayed Khan | |
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জায়েদ খান | |
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
Md. 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
Film
Haque 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
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
| † | 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
- Tobuo Protikkha[citation needed]
