Zahid Hasan
Zahid Hasan (born 4 October 1967)[1][2] is a Bangladeshi film, television and stage actor. He has been working as an actor in the show business arena of Bangladesh since the 1990s.[3] He is also a TV commercial model.[4] He was awarded Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film Srabon Megher Din (1999).[5]
Early life
Hasan was born on 4 October 1967 to Ilias Uddin Talukdar and Hamida Begum (d. 2014) at his grandparent's house in Sirajganj. His father was a custom superintendent. Hasan is the youngest son among five brothers and three sisters. He came to Dhaka from his home district to build up his career in any working sector, but eventually turned himself into an actor.[6]
Career
Hasan was part of a theatre group for several years before moving to television in 1990. He took the lead in the BTV adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore's Shomapti and the protagonist in Bichchhu. While he made his first film appearance in 1986, his most notable role was in 2000's Srabon Megher Din, for which he won a National Award.[4][7] In addition to acting, he has directed several serials and teleplays.
Personal life
Hasan is married to Sadia Islam Mou, a Bangladeshi model and dancer. Together they have a daughter and a son. Hasan has a production house named Pushpita Production Limited.[1]
Filmography
Television
Hasan is well known for his comedic roles in television drama plays and serials. His debut drama, Jibon Jemon was telecast in 1990. He performed in the drama serial Graduate. He has acted in more than 80 television dramas.
Actor
| Year | Title | Playwright & Director | Co-stars | Aired on | Note & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jibon Jemon | Alimuzzaman | BTV | ||
| Montri Mohodoyer Agomon | Humayun Ahmed | BTV | |||
| Somudrobilas Private Limited | Humayun Ahmed | Asaduzzaman Noor | BTV | ||
| Grihosukh Private Limited | Humayun Ahmed | BTV | |||
| Nokkhotrer Raat | Humayun Ahmed | BTV | |||
| Nishithini | Humayun Ahmed | Tonima Hamid, Opi Karim | BTV | ||
| 1998 | Aj Robibar | Humayun Ahmed | Aly Zaker, Abul Hayat, Suborna Mustafa, Shaon, Shila Ahmed | BTV | TV serial |
| Sobuj Sathi | |||||
| Newsman | Nipun | ||||
| Putrodaye | Hanif Sanket | Monalisa | TV play [8] | ||
| Arman Bhai | Sagar Jahan | Nusrat Imroz Tisha, Afnan | Banglavision | ||
| Abaro Arman Vai | Sagar Jahan | Nusrat Imroz Tisha, Afnan | Banglavision | ||
| Arman Bhai Koya Parche | Sagar Jahan | Nusrat Imroz Tisha, Afnan | Banglavision | ||
| Arman Vai Faissa Gase | Sagar Jahan | Nusrat Imroz Tisha, Afnan | Banglavision | ||
| Arman Vai the Gentleman | Sagar Jahan | Nusrat Imroz Tisha, Afnan | Banglavision | ||
| Batighor | Syed Shakil | Nisha | |||
| Pipasha | Richi, Shumi, Abul Hayat, Doly Johur | ||||
| 2010 | Graduate | Muhammad Mostafa Kamal Raz | Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Siddique | ntv | TV serial, won Best actor (TV) in Meril Prothom Alo Awards |
| Lal Neel Beguni | Zahid Hasan | TV serial, directed by himself | |||
| Sei Chokh | Sadia Islam Mou | telefilm | |||
| 2011 | Poush Phaguner Pala | Afsana Mimi | ATN Bangla | ||
| Tokhon Boshonto | Shafiqur Rahman Shantanu Humayun Faridi | Mou, Jitu Ahsan, Shams Sumon, Farah Ruma | [9] | ||
| Arman Bhai Birat Tension e | Sagar Jahan (both) | Nusrat Imroz Tisha, Afnan | Banglavision | 4th sequel of Arman Bhai, aired on 3rd day of Eid [10] | |
| Benefit of Doubt | Monalisa | ntv | TV play, aired on Eid-Ul-Adha [11] | ||
| Second Hand | Shafiqur Rahman Shantanu | Sarika Sabrin, Mita Noor, Majnun Mijan | ntv | TV play, aired on Eid-Ul-Adha [12] | |
| 2012 | Capsule Five Hundred Mg | Mohammad Noman | Rtv | TV serial | |
| Joynal Jadukor | Himu Akram | Ekushey Television | |||
| Toto Company | Ashraful Chanchal Zahid Hasan | Azizul Hakim, Mir Sabbir, Chhonda, Ahana | ATN Bangla | TV serial, as a journalist [13] | |
| Korta Kahini | Aranya Anwar | played three characters simultaneously and nominated for Best TV Actor in Meril Prothom Alo Awards[14] | |||
| Alal O Dulal | Mir Sabbir (both) | Mir Sabbir | ATN Bangla | ||
| Arman Bhai House Husband | Sagar Jahan (both) | Nusrat Imroz Tisha, Afnan | Banglavision | 5th sequel of Arman Bhai [15] | |
| Arman Vai Honeymoon e | Sagar Jahan (both) | Nusrat Imroz Tisha, Afnan | Banglavision | 6th sequel of Arman Bhai, aired on Eid-ul-Adha, won Meril Prothom Alo Awards in Best TV Actor category | |
| Chithhi | Zahid Hasan | Rumana | telefilm, aired on Eid-ul-Adha | ||
| Nilima Kadchhe Keno | Zahid Hasan | Sarika Sabrin | TV play, aired on Eid-ul-Adha | ||
| Shaheb Babur Boithhok-khana | Zahidul Islam Mintu | TV serial[16] | |||
| 2013 | Ar Kichhu Nai Baki | Touhid Hasan Dipankar Deepan | Mou | ||
| Barisailla Pola Ashi Taka Tola | Mir Sabbir (both) | Mir Sabbir | |||
| Alal-Dulal Tritio Porbo | Mir Sabbir (both) | Mir Sabbir | |||
| Ukil Jamai | Jakir Hossain Uzzal Shamim Azad | Prasun Azad, Shamim Azad | Rtv | TV play, aired on Eid [17] | |
| Tipu Sultaner Hati | Himu Akram (both) | Faruk Ahmed, Rifat Chowdhury | TV play[18] | ||
| Bishe Bishokkhay | Diya Raha | ||||
| Sangrila | Tauquir Ahmed Shahiduzzaman Selim | Azizul Hakim, Tauquir Ahmed, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Mahfuz, Tarin, Joya | [19] | ||
| Emotional Abdul Matin | Zahid Hasan (both) | Rakhi | Banglavision | TV play, aired on Eid [20] | |
| Jhograpur | Golam Rabbani Zahid Hasan | Rumana | Banglavision | TV play, acted in three character, aired on 5th day of Eid [21] | |
| Priti o Shuvechcha | Jakir Hossain Uzzal Zahid Hasan | Nipun, Siddique | ATN Bangla | telefilm, aired on Eid-Ul-Adha [22] | |
| 2014 | Agun Khela | Sharifur Rahman Shantanu Imran Halder | Mir Sabbir, Bonna Mirza, Mita Noor | Channel i | TV serial, aired from February 5, 2014 on every Wednesday and Thursday[23] |
| Bhai | Golam Rabbani Zahid Hasan | TV serial, double role [24] | |||
| Mr. & Mrs. Shahriar | Anjan Aich (both) | Sadia Islam Mou, Majnun Mijan | Ekushey TV | TV play, aired on Pahela Boishakh [25] | |
| Nojir Bihin Nojor Ali | Himu Akram (both) | Ahana, Siddique | Rtv | TV serial, aired every Sunday to Wednesday from April 16, 2014 [26] | |
| Bou Pagol | Jakir Hossain Uzzal Shamim Zaman | Shoshi, Shamim Zaman | Rtv | aired on Eid-Ul-Fitr [27] | |
| Formal-In | Masud Sejan | Nipun, Sonia Hossain | Banglavision | 6 episode TV serial, aired on Eid-Ul-Fitr [28] | |
| Formal-In Plus | Masud Sejan | Nipun, Mishu Sabbir | Banglavision | 6 episode TV serial, aired on Eid-Ul-Adha [29] | |
| Hiyar Majhe Lukiye Chhile | Jakir Hossain Uzzal Shamim Zaman | Razi Ali | SA TV | aired on Eid-Ul-Adha [30] | |
| Ektuku Chhua Lage | Jakir Hossain Uzzal Mojibu Haque Khokon | Sadia Islam Mou | Channel i | TV play, aired on 5th day of Eid-Ul-Adha [31] | |
| 2015 | Formal-In Action | Masud Sejan | Banglavision | 6 episode TV serial, aired on Eid-Ul-Fitr | |
| Formalin Reaction | Masud Sejan | Banglavision | 6 episode TV serial, aired on Eid-Ul-Adha | ||
| Pori | Arif | Nisha | single-episode TV play, aired on Eid-ul-Azha | ||
| Kew Kotha Rakheni | Ahsan Alamgir Zahid Hasan | Nisha | Asian TV | 7 episode TV serial, aire on Eid-ul-Azha [32] |
Director
| Year | Title | Playwright & Director | Co-stars | Aired on | Note & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Lal Neel Beguni | Zahid Hasan | ATN Bangla | ||
| 2011 | Eka | ||||
| Chur Kuthhuri | |||||
| Hater Rekha Kotha Bole | ATN Bangla | [33] | |||
| 2012 | Toto Company | Ashraful Chanchal | Azizul Hakim, Mir Sabbir, Chonda, Ahana | ATN Bangla | [14] |
| Shubho Bibaho | Zahid Hasan | Maasranga Television | 8 episode TV serial | ||
| Sorry, Ektu Deri Hoye Galo | Zahid Hasan | single-episode TV play[15] | |||
| 2013 | Samrajya | SA TV | TV play, aired on Eid | ||
| Magistrate | ATN Bangla | TV play, aired on Eid | |||
| Emotional Abdul Matin | Zahid Hasan | Zahid Hasan, Rakhi | Banglavision | TV play, aired on Eid[19] | |
| Jhograpur | Golam Rabbani | Zahid Hasan, Rumana | Banglavision | aired on 5th day of Eid[21] | |
| Priti o Shuvechcha | Jakir Hossain Uzzal | Zahid Hasan, Nipun, Siddique | ATN Bangla | telefilm, aired on Eid-Ul-Adha | |
| 2014 | Bhai | Golam Rabbani | Zahid Hasan | TV serial[34] | |
| 2015 | Kew Kotha Rakheni | Ahsan Alamgir | Zahid Hasan, Nisha | Asian TV | 7 episode drama serial, aire on Eid-ul-Azha |
Other television appearances
| Year | Program | Anchor | Co-stars | Aired on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ekanto Alapon | Tania Ahmed | - | Banglavision |
| 2014 | Ittyadi | Hanif Sanket | Fahmida Nabi, Samina Chowdhury, Agun, Tarin, Mir Sabbir, Apurba | Bangladesh Television [35] |
| Humayun Ahmed er Nil Podder Chhoya | Meher Afroz Shaon | Mahfuz Ahmed | Banglavision [36] |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Co-Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Boloban | Abdul Latif Bacchu | Nuton, Golam Mustafa | Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lankaco-production film and debut film for Zahid | |
| 1996 | Jibon Songee | Shyama | [37] | ||
| 1999 | Srabon Megher Din | Moti | Humayun Ahmed | Mukti, Mahfuz Ahmed, Meher Afroz Shaon | Received National Film Award 1999 as the Best Actor |
| 2007 | Mad_e In Bangladesh | Khorshed | Mostofa Sarwar Farooki | Shahiduzzaman Selim, Hasan Masood | Released on January 1, 2007 |
| Jhontu Montu Dui Bhai | Jhontu/Montu | Azmal Huda Mithu | Popy, Shimla | Dual role[38] | |
| 2008 | Amar Ache Jol | Jamil | Humayun Ahmed | Shaon, Mim | Based on Humayun Ahmed's novel of the same title. |
| 2011 | Projapoti | Tanveer | Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raj | Moushumi, Mosharraf Karim | Released on November 7, 2011[39][40] |
Music Videos
| Year | Artist | Name | Producer | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pritom Hasan featuring Protic Hasan & Naumi | "Beainshab" | Pritom Hasan | Gaanchill Music |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Film/Drama | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Public Choice Best TV Actor | Won | |
| 1999 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Srabon Megher Din | Won[41] |
| Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Public Choice Best TV Actor | Won | ||
| 2000 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Public Choice Best TV Actor | Won | |
| 2001 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Public Choice Best TV Actor | Won | |
| 2002 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Public Choice Best TV Actor | Won | |
| 2007 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Public Choice Best TV Actor | Won | |
| 2010 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Public Choice Best TV Actor | Graduate | Won |
| 2012 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Public Choice Best TV Actor | Arman Bhai Honeymoon e | Won |
| Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Critics' Choice Best TV Actor | Korta Kahini | Nominated |
