| Zayed Khan | |
| Native Name: | জায়েদ খান |
| Native Name Lang: | bn |
| Birth Name: | Md. Zahirul Haque |
| Birth Place: | Mathbaria,Pirojpur District, Bangladesh |
| Birth Date: | 30 July |
| Alma Mater: | Dhaka City College Dhaka University |
| Occupation: | Film actor |
| Yearsactive: | 2008–present |
| Relatives: | Khalid Hassan Milu (paternal uncle) Pritom Hasan (paternal cousin)[1] |
| Nationality: | Bangladeshi |
Md. Zahirul Haque,[2] 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.[3] He was the former general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association, the organisation of local film artists.[4] [5] [6]
Khan was born on 30 July in Pirojpur, Bangladesh.His father is M. A. Hoque and mother is Shahida Hoque. Khans' father died on 31 December 2020 and his mother died 27 December 2021.[7] Shahida Hoque was honored with the 'Ratnagurba' (mother of talent) award.
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.[8]
Khan began his acting career in the 2006 film, Bhalobasha Bhalobasha opposite Riaz and Shabnur. Khan 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.[9]
In May 2017, Khan 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, Khan once again became the general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association after bagging 176 votes while his competitor, Nipun Akter, got 163 votes.[5] 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.[10]
Khan is a member of Awami League and central cultural sub-committee member of the party.[11]
| 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 | Mostafizur Rahman Manik | ||
| Paap Er Prayaschitta | M M Sarkar | |||
| 2010 | Amar Swapno Amar Songshar | F I Manik | [12] | |
| Mayer Chokh | Montazur Rahman Akbar | [13] | ||
| Rikshwalar Chele | Montazur Rahman Akbar | |||
| Nag Naginir Shopno | M M Sarkar | |||
| 2011 | Goriber Bhai | P A Kajol | [14] | |
| Amar Prithibi Tumi | Gazi Mahbub | [15] | ||
| Bangla Bhai | Monowar Khokon | |||
| 2012 | Atto Gopon | 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 | Shimahin Bhalobasha | Monowar Khokon | ||
| Nagar Mastan | Inspector Zayed | Rakibul Alam Rakib | ||
| 2017 | Antor Jala | Alal | Malek Afsari | first film produced |
| 2019 | Protishodher Agun | Biplob | Mohammad Aslam | |
| 2023 | Tikka Khan | Shyam Benegal | [16] | |
| TBA | Shafiq Hasan | [17] | ||
| Manchhu | Shamim Ahamed Roni | [18] |