Zayed Khan (Bangladeshi actor)


Mohammad Zahirul Haque, 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 due to director Malek Afsary's preference for him as an actor. He was the former general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association, the organization of local film artists.

Early life and education

Md. Zahirul Haque was born on 3 January in Pirojpur, Bangladesh.
His father is M. A. Haque, and his mother is Shahida Haque. His father died on 31 December 2020, and his mother died on 27 December 2021. Shahida Haque was honored with the 'Ratnagurba' award.
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.

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. He has also appeared in Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe and ''Toke Bhalobastei Hobe''.

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.
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.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Bhalobasha Bhalobasha Debut film
2008Jomidar Barir Meye
2009Kajer Manush
2009Mon Chuyeche MonBijoy
2009Paap Er Prayaschitta.
2010Amar Swapno Amar Songshar
2010Mayer Chokh
2010Rikshwalar Chele
2010Nag Naginir Shopno
2011Goriber Bhai
2011Amar Prithibi Tumi
2011Bangla Bhai
2012Atto Gopon
2014Odrishiyo SatruJubayer
2014Prem Korbo Tomar SatheShadhin
2014DabangAzad
2014Toke Bhalobashtey HobeRaju
2014My Name Is Simi
2015Shimahin Bhalobasha
2015Nagar MastanInspector Zayed
2017Antor JalaAlalAlso producer
2019Protishodher AgunBiplob
2023Mujib: The Making of a NationTikka Khan
2024LipstickHimselfSpecial appearance
2024Sonar Char
TBA
TBAManchhu

Television

  • ''Tobuo Protikkha''