Zayed Khan (Bangladeshi actor)

Mohammad 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 organization of local film artists.^[4][5][6]

Zayed Khan
জায়েদ খান
Zayed Khan in Dhaka, 2018
Born	Md. Zahirul Haque 03 January Mathbaria,Pirojpur District, Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Alma mater	Dhaka City College Dhaka University
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	2008–present
Relatives	Khalid Hassan Milu (paternal uncle) Pritom Hasan (paternal cousin)[1]
Website	https://zayedkhan.net/

Early life and education

Md. Zahirul Haque was born on 03 January in Pirojpur, Bangladesh.^[7] His father is M. A. Haque and mother is Shahida Haque. His father died on 31 December 2020 and his mother died 27 December 2021.^[8] Shahida Haque was honored with the 'Ratnagurba' award.^[9]

Haque 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.^[9]

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.^{[citation needed]} He has also appeared in Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe and Toke Bhalobastei Hobe.^[10]

Bangladesh Film Artists' Association

Director Bulbul Bishwas, Borhan Khan, Actor Zayed Khan, Bipasha Kabir, Harun Rashid at 10 years celebration of Bangladesh Pratidin

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.^[4]

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.^[5]

In April 2025, a murder case was filed against Haque and 16 other actors over the death of a protester in Vatara during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement against the Awami League government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.^[11]

Filmography

Key

†	Denotes films that have not yet been released

Year	Title	Role	Director	Notes
2008	Bhalobasha Bhalobasha		Mohammad Hannan	debut film[10]
	Jomidar Barir Meye		Azizur Rahman	[10]
2009	Kajer Manush		Montazur Rahman Akbar	[10]
	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	[10]
2011	Goriber Bhai		P A Kajol	[14]
	Amar Prithibi Tumi		Gazi Mahbub	[15]
	Bangla Bhai		Monowar Khokon	[10]
2012	Atto Gopon		M M Sarkar	[10]
2014	Odrishiyo Satru	Jubayer	Mashroor Parvez, Akib Parvez
	Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe	Shadhin	Rakibul Alam Rakib	[10]
	Dabang	Azad	Azad Khan
	Toke Bhalobashtey Hobe	Raju	Raju Chowdhury	[10]
	My Name Is Simi		Montazur Rahman Akbar
2015	Shimahin Bhalobasha		Monowar Khokon	[10]
	Nagar Mastan	Inspector Zayed	Rakibul Alam Rakib	[10]
2017	Antor Jala	Alal	Malek Afsari	first film produced
2019	Protishodher Agun	Biplob	Mohammad Aslam
2023	Mujib: The Making of a Nation	Tikka Khan	Shyam Benegal	[16]
TBA	Bahaduri †		Shafiq Hasan	[17]
	Khoto †	Manchhu	Shamim Ahamed Roni	[18]

Television

• Tobuo Protikkha^{[citation needed]}