Zayed Khan (Bangladeshi actor) explained

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]

Early life and education

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]

Career

Film

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]

Bangladesh Film Artists' Association

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]

Politics

Khan is a member of Awami League and central cultural sub-committee member of the party.[11]

Filmography

Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2008Bhalobasha Bhalobasha Mohammad Hannandebut film
Jomidar Barir MeyeAzizur Rahman
2009Kajer ManushMontazur Rahman Akbar
Mon Chuyeche MonBijoyMostafizur Rahman Manik
Paap Er PrayaschittaM M Sarkar
2010Amar Swapno Amar SongsharF I Manik[12]
Mayer ChokhMontazur Rahman Akbar[13]
Rikshwalar CheleMontazur Rahman Akbar
Nag Naginir ShopnoM M Sarkar
2011Goriber BhaiP A Kajol[14]
Amar Prithibi TumiGazi Mahbub[15]
Bangla BhaiMonowar Khokon
2012Atto GoponM M Sarkar
2014Odrishiyo SatruJubayerMashroor Parvez, Akib Parvez
Prem Korbo Tomar SatheShadhinRakibul Alam Rakib
DabangAzadAzad Khan
Toke Bhalobashtey HobeRajuRaju Chowdhury
My Name Is SimiMontazur Rahman Akbar
2015Shimahin BhalobashaMonowar Khokon
Nagar MastanInspector ZayedRakibul Alam Rakib
2017Antor JalaAlalMalek Afsarifirst film produced
2019Protishodher AgunBiplobMohammad Aslam
2023Tikka KhanShyam Benegal[16]
TBAShafiq Hasan[17]
ManchhuShamim Ahamed Roni[18]

Television

Notes and References

  1. জায়েদ খানের চাচাতো ভাই প্রতীক হাসান . en . 2024-04-14 . www.youtube.com.
  2. News: https://www.jagonews24.com/entertainment/news/423421. bn:সিনেমায় এসে নাম বদলেছেন যেসব নায়ক-নায়িকা . Jago News 24 . bn.
  3. News: https://www.priyo.com/articles/malek-afsary-interview-11-december-20171211 . bn:প্রথম কথা হচ্ছে মৌলিক ছবি করা বন্ধ করতে হবে : মালেক আফসারী . The first thing to stop making original films: Malik Afsari . 11 December 2017 . Priyo . bn . 19 January 2018.
  4. News: Misha Sawdagar and Zayed Khan in the driving seat . Dhaka Tribune . 6 May 2017 . 28 February 2018.
  5. News: 2022-01-29. Ilias Kanchan elected President, Zayed Khan General Secretary. 2022-01-29. The Daily Star. en.
  6. News: 2023-02-18 . bn:আমার আগে সিক্স প্যাক ছিল, জিম না করায় দুই প্যাক ঢেকে গেছে : জায়েদ খান . https://www.ntvbd.com/entertainment/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B8-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95-1188005 . 2023-02-21 . NTV . bn.
  7. News: https://www.ittefaq.com.bd/307810/%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A6-%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8. bn:চিত্রনায়ক জায়েদ খানের মা মারা গেছেন. bn. 27 December 2021. The Daily Ittefaq.
  8. News: bn:জায়েদ খানের স্বপ্নপূরণ . https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A6-%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A3 . Prothom Alo . 20 May 2015 . bn . 20 January 2022.
  9. News: Zayed Khan . The Daily Star . 25 February 2017.
  10. News: Zayed Khan disqualified, Nipun elected as BFAA general secretary . 2022-08-14 . New Age . en.
  11. News: https://www.rtvonline.com/entertainment/186585. bn:আজকের দিনেই পৃথিবীতে এসেছিলেন জায়েদ খান. bn. 30 July 2022. RTV.
  12. News: Film 'Aamar Swapno Aamar Shongsar' to be released July 2 . The New Nation . 27 June 2010.
  13. News: 'Mayer Chokh' to be released this Friday . The New Nation . 6 May 2010.
  14. News: Eid movie 'Goriber Bhai' . The New Nation . 25 August 2011.
  15. News: Eid movie 'Aamar Prithibi Tumi' . The New Nation . 23 August 2011.
  16. News: Zayed Khan's transforms into Tikka Khan in 'Mujib' biopic . The Daily Star . 12 September 2023.
  17. News: bn:মুক্তিযোদ্ধার চরিত্রে জায়েদ . Zayed as a freedom fighter . https://www.jugantor.com/todays-paper/anando-nagar/466298/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A6 . Jugantor . 2021-09-18 . bn.
  18. News: Who's that with Pori . Prothom Alo . 10 March 2018.