Zayed Khan (born Johirul Huq)[1][2] 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 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 is the general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association, the organisation of local film artists.[4][5]
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Zayed Khan | |
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জায়েদ খান | |
Born | Johirul Huq July 30, 1984 Pirojpur District, Bangladesh |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Other names | Minu |
Alma mater | Dhaka City College Dhaka University |
Occupation | Film actor |
Years active | 2008–present |
Parents |
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Zayed Khan was born on July 30, 1984 in Pirojpur, Bangladesh.[6] 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.[7] She was rewarded as 'Ratnagurba'.[8]
Zayed Khan studied from Dhaka City College. He used to live with his sister behind the Madhumita Cinema Hall, Dhaka. After passing the Higher Secondary examination he attended Dhaka University.[8]
Zayed began his career in the 2006 film Bhalobasha Bhalobasha opposite Riaz and Shabnur, 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 Dipjol. He has also appeared in Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe and Toke Bhalobastei Hobe.[9]
In May 2017, Khan became the general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association. He bagged 279 votes while his opponent, Amit Hasan, got 145 votes.[4]
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.[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]
He is a member of Awami League and central cultural sub-committee member of the party.[6]
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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2008 | Bhalobasha Bhalobasha | Mohammad Hannan | Debut Film | |
Jomidar Barir Meye | Azizur Rahman | |||
2009 | Kajer Manush | Montazur Rahman Akbar | ||
Mon Chuyeche Mon | Bijoy | Mustafizur Rahman Manik | ||
Paap Er Prayaschitta | M M Sarkar | |||
2010 | Amar Swapno Amar Songshar | F I Manik | ||
Mayer Chokh | Montazur Rahman Akbar | |||
Rikshwalar Chele | Montazur Rahman Akbar | |||
2011 | Goriber Bhai | P A Kajol | ||
Amar Prithibi Tumi | Gazi Mahbub | |||
Bangla Bhai | Monowar Khokon | |||
2012 | Atmogopon | 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 | Bhalobasha Simahin | Shah Alam Mondal | ||
Nagar Mastan | Rakibul Alam Rakib | |||
2017 | Antor Jala | Alal | Malek Afsary | First Produced Film |
2019 | Protishodher Agun | Mohammad Aslam | ||
2022 | Mujib: The Making of a Nation | Tikka Khan | Shyam Benegal | |
Bahaduri | Shafiq Hasan | [11] | ||
Biye Holo Bashor Holo Na | Rakibul Alam Rakib | |||
Moner Raja | Rakibul Alam Rakib | |||
Hridoy Chowa Bhalobasha | Mostafizur Rahman Babu | |||
Police Babu | Taju Kamrul | |||
Khoto | Manchhu | Shamim Ahamed Roni | [12] | |
TBA | Ek Koyedir Diary | Malek Afsary | Also Producer |