Md. Zahirul Haque who is 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 started his career in 2006 with the film ''Bhalobasha Bhalobasha''. Since then he has appeared in the films ''

Nagar Mastan ''Nagar Mastan'' ( bn, নগর মাস্তান) is a 2015 Bangladeshi film directed by Rakibul Islam Rakib and starring Pori Moni, Zayed Khan and Shahriaz. The supporting cast includes Misha Saudagar, Ali Raj, and Titan Chowdhury, for wh ...

'' opposite

Pori Moni Shamsunnahar Smrity (born 24 October 1992), known by her stage name Pori Moni, is a Bangladeshi film actress. Her notable works includes ''Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay'', ''Rokto'', and '' Swapnajaal''. She was listed in Forbes Asia’s "100 Digital St ...

and ''Dabangg.'' He was cast in ''Antor Jala'' (2017) due to director Malek Afsary's preference for him as an actor. He is the general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association, the organisation of local film artists.

Early life and education

Zayed Khan was born on July 30, 1984 in Pirojpur, Bangladesh. His father name is M. A. Hoque and mother name is Shahida Hoque who died on December 27, 2021, one year after death of his father. She was rewarded as 'Ratnagurba'.

Education

Zayed Khan studied from

Dhaka City College Dhaka City College ( bn, ঢাকা সিটি কলেজ) also known as DCC, is one of the oldest private college in the country of Bangladesh. It is located at Qudrat-i-Khuda road, Dhanmondi Thana, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. It offers Honours, ...

. He used to live with his sister behind the

Modhumita Cinema Hall Modhumita is a movie theater located in Motijheel, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Modhumita Movies, one of the oldest movie theaters in the country, was closed on 17 March 2020 for COVID-19 epidemic, but reopened on 15 October 2021. History The movie thea ...

Dhaka Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city ...

. After passing the Higher Secondary examination he attended

Dhaka University The University of Dhaka (also known as Dhaka University, or DU) is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest university in Bangladesh. The university opened its doors to students on July 1st 1921. Currently i ...

Career

Film

Zayed began his career in the 2006 film ''Bhalobasha Bhalobasha'' opposite

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and

Shabnur Kazi Sharmin Nahid Nupur Shabnoor (born 17 December 1977), known by her stage name Shabnoor, is a Bangladeshi film actress. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the film ''Dui Noyoner Alo'' (2005). Background ...

, 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

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

Bangladesh Film Artists' Association

In May 2017, Khan became the general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association. He bagged 279 votes while his opponent,

Amit Hasan Amit Hasan is a Bangladeshi film actor who was elected secretary general of the Bangladesh Film Actors' Association in 2015. In its review of 2011 cinema, '' The Daily Star'' included Amit Hasan among "Other stars that deserve mention". In Januar ...

, got 145 votes. 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. 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.

Politics

He is a member of

Awami League In Urdu language, Awami is the adjectival form for '' Awam'', the Urdu language word for common people. The adjective appears in the following proper names: *Awami Colony, a neighbourhood of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan *Awami Front, wa ...

and central cultural sub-committee member of the party.

Filmography

Television

* ''Tobuo Protikkha''

References

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