Md. Zahirul Haque,[2][3] 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 Jwala (2017) due to director Malek Afsary's preference for him as an actor.[4] He was the former general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association, the organisation of local film artists.[5][6][7]
Zayed Khan | |
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জায়েদ খান | |
_(cropped).jpg) Zayed Khan in Dhaka, 2018 | |
| Born | Md. Zahirul Haque July 30 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Dhaka City College Dhaka University |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Relatives | Khalid Hassan Milu (paternal uncle) Protik Hasan (paternal cousin) Pritom Hasan (paternal cousin)[1] |
Early life and education edit
Khan was born on 30 July in Pirojpur, Bangladesh.[8] His father's name is M. A. Hoque and mother's name is Shahida Hoque, who passed away on December 27, 2021, one year after death of his father.[9] She was honored with the title 'Ratnagurba'.[10]
Khan studied from 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.[10]
Career edit
Film edit
Khan began his career in the 2006 film, Bhalobasha Bhalobasha opposite Riaz and Shabnur, later appearing in another movie Mon Chuyeche Mon with them. He acted in Jomidar Barir Meye opposite Amin Khan and Nipun, also starring in Rickshawalar Chele alongside Dipjol. He has also appeared in Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe and Toke Bhalobastei Hobe.[11]
Bangladesh Film Artists' Association edit
In May 2017, Khan became the general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association. He bagged 279 votes while his opponent, Amit Hasan, got 145 votes.[5]
On 28 January 2022, Khan once again became the general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association after bagging 176 votes while his competitor, Nipun Akter, got 163 votes.[6] Later, as the allegations of buying votes in exchange for money were proven, the appeal board canceled the candidature of Zayed Khan and declared Nipun Akter the winner.[12]
Politics edit
Khan is a member of Awami League and central cultural sub-committee member of the party.[8]
Filmography edit
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bhalobasha Bhalobasha | Mohammad Hannan | Debut Film | |
| Jomidar Barir Meye | Azizur Rahman | |||
| 2009 | Kajer Manush | Montazur Rahman Akbar | ||
| Mon Chuyeche Mon | Bijoy | Mustafizur Rahman Manik | ||
| Paap Er Prayaschitta | M M Sarkar | |||
| 2010 | Amar Swapno Amar Songshar | F I Manik | ||
| Mayer Chokh | Montazur Rahman Akbar | |||
| Rikshwalar Chele | Montazur Rahman Akbar | |||
| 2011 | Goriber Bhai | P A Kajol | ||
| Amar Prithibi Tumi | Gazi Mahbub | |||
| Bangla Bhai | Monowar Khokon | |||
| 2012 | Atmogopon | M M Sarkar | ||
| 2014 | Odrishiyo Satru | Jubayer | Mashroor Parvez, Akib Parvez | |
| Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe | Shadhin | Rakibul Alam Rakib | ||
| Dabang | Azad | Azad Khan | ||
| Toke Bhalobashtey Hobe | Raju | Raju Chowdhury | ||
| My Name Is Simi | Montazur Rahman Akbar | |||
| 2015 | Bhalobasha Simahin | Shah Alam Mondal | ||
| Nagar Mastan | Inspector Zayed | Rakibul Alam Rakib | ||
| 2017 | Antor Jwala | Alal | Malek Afsary | First Produced Film |
| 2019 | Protishodher Agun | Biplob | Mohammad Aslam | |
| 2023 | Mujib: The Making of a Nation | Tikka Khan | Shyam Benegal | |
| TBA | Bahaduri † | Shafiq Hasan | [13] | |
| Khoto † | Manchhu | Shamim Ahamed Roni | [14] |
Television edit
- Tobuo Protikkha
References edit
- ^ জায়েদ খানের চাচাতো ভাই প্রতীক হাসান. Retrieved 2024-04-14 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ সিনেমায় এসে নাম বদলেছেন যেসব নায়ক-নায়িকা. Jago News 24 (in Bengali).
- ^ "জায়েদ খানের জন্মদিন আজ". 30 July 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Misha Sawdagar and Zayed Khan in the driving seat". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Ilias Kanchan elected President, Zayed Khan General Secretary". The Daily Star. 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
- ^ আমার আগে সিক্স প্যাক ছিল, জিম না করায় দুই প্যাক ঢেকে গেছে : জায়েদ খান. NTV (in Bengali). 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b জায়েদ খানের স্বপ্নপূরণ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 20 May 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ "Zayed Khan". The Daily Star. 25 February 2017.
- ^ "Zayed Khan disqualified, Nipun elected as BFAA general secretary". New Age. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
- ^ মুক্তিযোদ্ধার চরিত্রে জায়েদ [Zayed as a freedom fighter]. Jugantor (in Bengali). 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Who's that with Pori". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
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