Mohammad Zahirul Haque, 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. He was the former general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association, the organization of local film artists.
Early life, Family and education Md. Zahirul Haque was born on 3 January in Pirojpur, Bangladesh. His father is M. A. Haque (died December 31, 2020), and his mother is Shahida Haque (died December 27, 2021). Shahida Haque was honored with the 'Ratnagurba' award. He is the youngest of 4 children.
Haque studied at 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 where he received a Bachelor's degree in 2002 and a Master's degree in 2003.
He has been reported to have been related to singers Khalid Hasan Milu, Protic Hasan, Pritom Hasan and Nayma Alam Maha. Khalid Hasan Milu introduced him into the media industry since Zayed Khan has always wanted to be an actor.
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. He has also appeared in Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe and Toke Bhalobastei Hobe.
Bangladesh Film Artists' Association
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.
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.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released Year Title RoleNotes 2008 Bhalobasha Bhalobasha Debut film Jomidar Barir Meye 2009 Kajer Manush Mon Chuyeche Mon Bijoy Paap Er Prayaschitta 2010 Amar Swapno Amar Songshar Mayer Chokh Rikshwalar Chele Nag Naginir Shopno 2011 Goriber Bhai Amar Prithibi Tumi Bangla Bhai 2012 Atto Gopon 2014 Odrishiyo Satru Jubayer Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe Shadhin Dabang Azad Toke Bhalobashtey Hobe Raju My Name Is Simi 2015 Shimahin Bhalobasha Nagar Mastan Inspector Zayed 2017 Antor Jala AlalAlso producer 2019 Protishodher Agun Biplob2023 Mujib: The Making of a Nation Tikka Khan 2024LipstickHimselfSpecial appearance Sonar Char840Madhav Halder2026FilmingTBA Manchhu
Short film Year Title RoleNotes 2026Immigrant Diaries - American DreamZayedShort filmImmigrant Diaries - Eid MubarakSakib
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