Zahid Hasan, one of the most popular actors of the 1990s, has once again captured audiences’ hearts with his recent film “Utsab”.
October 4 marked his birthday, and on this occasion, Zahid Hasan looked back on the struggles that shaped his early life. His journey from living in a shared mess to becoming a celebrated star was far from easy. Yet, as many describe him, Zahid Hasan remains an all-around artiste.
In an interview with a local media outlet on his birthday, he said that the hardships he faced played a crucial role in forming his character. The actor believes that life has taught him the importance of sharing, making compromises, and showing understanding.
“In this life, I have experienced suffering, love, respect, neglect, and humiliation—everything,” Zahid Hasan said. “Everyone faces these things, more or less. What matters is how you handle them. To compromise, share, forgive, and treat people well—these are lessons I’ve learned and try to live by. Still, I’ve faced many disappointments.”
“I’ve overcome them too,” he continued. “I have faced a lot of humiliation, but I’ve also fought through it. During those times of humiliation or neglect, someone or something always stood by me—a person, a book, or even a song.”
Zahid Hasan moved from Sirajganj to Dhaka in the late 1980s and stayed in a shared mess at Dhanmondi 15, where he had to share a small room with four or five others. Recalling those days, he said, “When I first started living in the mess, I used to leave my soap and shampoo in the bathroom. Then someone would come and say, ‘Why did you leave it there? Someone else will use it.’ I would reply, ‘Let it be. What’s the problem?’ There was a strange kind of peace amid all that hardship—along with unrest. Nothing in life comes easy, but the happiness that follows suffering is something special.”
Born on October 4, 1967, in Sirajganj, Zahid Hasan is widely known for his comedic roles in television dramas and serials. He made his acting debut in the 1990 BTV drama “Jibon Jemon”.
Before entering television, he was an active member of a theatre group for several years. He later took on leading roles in the BTV adaptations of Rabindranath Tagore’s Shomapti and Bichchhu. Though he first appeared in film in 1986, his most acclaimed role came in the 2000 film Srabon Megher Din, for which he won a National Award.
In addition to acting, Zahid Hasan has also directed several television serials and teleplays.
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