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'''Ali Zulfikar Zahedi''' is a Bangladeshi film director, scriptwriter, lyricist, novelist, and film producer.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=আহমেদ |first=রাজু |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর সিনেমায় চরিত্রই চলচ্চিত্রের প্রাণ {{!}} কালবেলা |url=https://www.kalbela.com/ajkerpatrika/tarabela/215937 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website= | '''Ali Zulfikar Zahedi''' is a Bangladeshi film director, scriptwriter, lyricist, novelist, and film producer.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=আহমেদ |first=রাজু |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর সিনেমায় চরিত্রই চলচ্চিত্রের প্রাণ {{!}} কালবেলা |url=https://www.kalbela.com/ajkerpatrika/tarabela/215937 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Kalbela |language=bn-BD}}</ref> Zulfikar is known for his direction in the Bangladeshi film Kagoj – The Paper, released in 2022. <ref>{{Cite web |last=bdnews24.com |title=দীপ্ত প্লেতে আসছে লেখক জীবনের গল্প ‘কাগজ’ |url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/glitz/eozqv07cxe |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=bdnews24.com }}</ref> Zulfikar has directed films in the genres of feature films, short films, and audiovisual media. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Ali Zulfikar Zahedi {{!}} The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/tags/ali-zulfikar-zahedi |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=The Daily Star }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=‘ইন্টারন্যাশনাল মেন্স অ্যাওয়ার্ড সম্মাননায় ভূষিত জুলফিকার জাহেদী |url=https://ajkalerkhobor.net/news/191730 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Ajkaler Khobor}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2023 |title=বলিউড ছবি নির্মাণে বাংলাদেশের নির্মাতা |url=https://www.kalerkantho.com/print-edition/rangberang/2023/06/22/1292262 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Kaler Kantho}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=প্রতিবেদক |first=বিনোদন |date=2022-12-23 |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর ‘কাগজ: দ্য পেপার’ প্রেমের গল্প নয়, তবে রোমান্সে ভরপুর |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/hbpk7yz005 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Prothom Alo |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=বলিউড সিনেমা নির্মাণে বাংলাদেশের নির্মাতা জুলফিকার |url=https://www.newsg24.com/entertainment-news/23676// |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=NewsG24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Report |first=TIMES |date=2026-01-04 |title=Zulfikar announced to Runa Khan for his psychological thriller 'Roktochaya.' |url=https://tob.news/runa-khan-headlines-psychological-thriller-roktochaya/ |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Times Of Bangladesh }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর পরিচালনায় রুচি পরিবর্তনের জন্য দোয়া চাইলেন হিরো আলম |url=https://www.jugantor.com/entertainment/666033 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Jugantor |language=bn}}</ref>. Zulfikar commonly known in the media as Zulfikar Zahedi. | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
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== Career == | == Career == | ||
Zulfikar has worked in several areas of audiovisual production, including film direction, screenwriting, lyric writing, and producing. His projects include feature films and short films exploring themes related to human emotion and social issues.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Print {{!}} মানুষের আবেগে সিনেমা খোঁজেন নির্মাতা জাহেদী |url=https://binodon-times.com/archives/1186/print |access-date=2026-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=আলি জুলফিকার জাহেদী Archives {{!}} দৈনিক আনন্দবাজার |url=https://dainikanandabazar.com/tag/%e0%a6%86%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%bf-%e0%a6%9c%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%ab%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%b0-%e0%a6%9c%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%b9%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%a6%e0%a7%80/ |access-date=2026-03-09 |website= | Zulfikar has worked in several areas of audiovisual production, including film direction, screenwriting, lyric writing, and producing. His projects include feature films and short films exploring themes related to human emotion and social issues.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Print {{!}} মানুষের আবেগে সিনেমা খোঁজেন নির্মাতা জাহেদী |url=https://binodon-times.com/archives/1186/print |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Binodon Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=আলি জুলফিকার জাহেদী Archives {{!}} দৈনিক আনন্দবাজার |url=https://dainikanandabazar.com/tag/%e0%a6%86%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%bf-%e0%a6%9c%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%ab%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%b0-%e0%a6%9c%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%b9%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%a6%e0%a7%80/ |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Dainik Ananda Bazar }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zone |first=Developer |date=2026-02-10 |title=সিনেমার শক্তি গল্পে আর চরিত্রে: নির্মাতা আলী জুলফিকার জাহেদী |url=https://doinikbangladeshsangbad.com/2026/02/10/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%B0/ |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Bangladesh Sangbad }}</ref> | ||
In 2020, he directed the short film ''The Sound'', which addresses themes related to truth and social awareness. The same year, he worked as a writer on the short film ''Covid2020'', a project inspired by the global COVID-19 pandemic. | In 2020, he directed the short film ''The Sound'', which addresses themes related to truth and social awareness. The same year, he worked as a writer on the short film ''Covid2020'', a project inspired by the global COVID-19 pandemic. | ||
In 2022, Zahedi directed the Bangladeshi feature film ''Kagoj – The Paper''. The film brought him wider recognition and has been associated with film festival screenings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=দুবাইতে সম্মাননা পেলেন জুলফিকার জাহেদী |url=https://dhakamail.com/entertainment/269297 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website= | In 2022, Zahedi directed the Bangladeshi feature film ''Kagoj – The Paper''. The film brought him wider recognition and has been associated with film festival screenings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=দুবাইতে সম্মাননা পেলেন জুলফিকার জাহেদী |url=https://dhakamail.com/entertainment/269297 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Dhaka Mail }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=আলী জুলফিকার জায়েদীর সিনেমায় ‘নায়িকা’ রুনা খান |url=https://ajkalerkhobor.net/news/186960 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Ajkaler Khobor}}</ref> | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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| 2022 || ''Kagoj – The Paper'' || Writer / Director / Producer | | 2022 || ''Kagoj – The Paper'' || Writer / Director / Producer | ||
|Bangladeshi Classical Film<ref>{{Cite web |title=মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ‘কাগজ’ |url=https://rtvonline.com/entertainment/203996/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%9C |access-date=2026-03-09 |website= | |Bangladeshi Classical Film<ref>{{Cite web |title=মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ‘কাগজ’ |url=https://rtvonline.com/entertainment/203996/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%9C |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=RTV Online }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর সিনেমায় চিত্রনায়িকা আইরিনের ‘কাগজ’ - Archive |url=https://www.mzamin.com/old-archive?news=34484 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Manab Zamin }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zulfikar's Movie ‘Kagoj’ released today {{!}} The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/kagoj-and-payer-chhap-released-today-3203216 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=The Daily Star }}</ref> | ||
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|2026 | |2026 | ||
|Cholochittro-The Cinema | |Cholochittro-The Cinema | ||
|Writer / Director / Producer | |Writer / Director / Producer | ||
|Filming scheduled<ref>{{Cite web |title=Runa Khan joins cast by Zulfikar for ‘Cholochittra: The Cinema’ {{!}} The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/runa-khan-joins-cast-cholochittra-cinema-3964426 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website= | |Filming scheduled<ref>{{Cite web |title=Runa Khan joins cast by Zulfikar for ‘Cholochittra: The Cinema’ {{!}} The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/runa-khan-joins-cast-cholochittra-cinema-3964426 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=The Daily Star }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=‘সিনেমা’র নায়িকা রুনা খান |url=https://www.jugantor.com/entertainment/991549 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Jugantor |language=bn}}</ref> | ||
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| 2020 || ''The Sound'' || Writer / Director / Producer | | 2020 || ''The Sound'' || Writer / Director / Producer | ||
|Award Winning Short Film<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-23 |title=কান ফেস্টিভালে যাচ্ছে জুলফিকার জাহেদীর ‘THE SOUND’ |url=https://www.amarsangbad.com///entertainment/221624/%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E2%80%98THE-SOUND%E2%80%99 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website= | |Award Winning Short Film<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-23 |title=কান ফেস্টিভালে যাচ্ছে জুলফিকার জাহেদীর ‘THE SOUND’ |url=https://www.amarsangbad.com///entertainment/221624/%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E2%80%98THE-SOUND%E2%80%99 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Amar Sangbad }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zulfikar Zahedi’s ‘The Sound’ in international festivals |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/5/488137 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sun }}</ref> | ||
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| 2020 || ''Covid2020'' || Videography | | 2020 || ''Covid2020'' || Videography | ||
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|Roktochaya | |Roktochaya | ||
|Writer / Director / Producer | |Writer / Director / Producer | ||
|Released On Kalbela <ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss World Bangladesh winner Rafah Nanjeba Torsa signs zulfikar's films {{!}} The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/miss-world-bangladesh-winner-rafah-nanjeba-torsa-signs-four-new-films |access-date=2026-03-09 |website= | |Released On Kalbela <ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss World Bangladesh winner Rafah Nanjeba Torsa signs zulfikar's films {{!}} The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/miss-world-bangladesh-winner-rafah-nanjeba-torsa-signs-four-new-films |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=The Daily Star }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ডেস্ক |first=বৈশাখী |title=আলী জুলফিকার জাহেদীর স্বল্পদৈর্ঘ্য চলচ্চিত্র `রক্তছায়া' |url=https://boishakhionline.com/entertainment/155820 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Boishakhi Television |language=bn-BD}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর সিনেমায় প্রথমবার পুলিশ কর্মকর্তার চরিত্রে রুনা খান |url=https://ekattor.tv/entertainment/dhallywood/85310/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B6-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Ekattor TV |language=bn}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=‘রক্তছায়া’ নিয়ে কান উৎসবের পথে আলী জুলফিকার জাহেদী |url=https://www.bd-journal.com/entertainment/300406 |access-date=2026-04-01 |website=Bangladesh Journal Online |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ডেস্ক |first=বিনোদন |title=কালবেলা ড্রামায় মুক্তি পেয়েছে যাহেদির ‘রক্তছায়া’ {{!}} কালবেলা |url=https://www.kalbela.com/entertainment/drama/276441 |access-date=2026-04-01 |website=Kalbela |language=bn-BD}}</ref> | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
Ali Zulfikar Zahedi has also been involved in literary writing. His novel ''Akkharer Fand'' was published in 2025. | Ali Zulfikar Zahedi has also been involved in literary writing. His novel ''Akkharer Fand'' was published in 2025. | ||
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| 2025 || ''Akkharer Fand'' || Novel || Ideya Prokashoni | | 2025 || ''Akkharer Fand'' || Novel || Ideya Prokashoni | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=প্রতিবেদক |first=রূপালী |date=2025-02-05 |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর প্রথম উপন্যাস ‘অক্ষরের ফাঁদ |url=https://www.rupalibangladesh.com/entertainment-news/33064 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website= | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=প্রতিবেদক |first=রূপালী |date=2025-02-05 |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর প্রথম উপন্যাস ‘অক্ষরের ফাঁদ |url=https://www.rupalibangladesh.com/entertainment-news/33064 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Rupali Bangladesh |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=বইমেলায় জুলফিকার জাহেদীর ‘অক্ষরের ফাঁদ’ |url=https://www.dhakatimes24.com/2025/02/04/378731 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Dhaka Times}}</ref> | ||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Year !! Song !! Credit !! Format | ! Year !! Song !! Credit !! Format !! Singer !! Reference | ||
!Singer | |||
!Reference | |||
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|2018 | |2018 | ||
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|Music Video | |Music Video | ||
|[[Resmi Mirza|Reshmi Mirza]] | |[[Resmi Mirza|Reshmi Mirza]] | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-11 |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর কোথায় | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-11 |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর কোথায় রেশমি মির্জার ‘স্বপ্ন ভেঙ্গে চুরমার’ {{!}} দৈনিকবার্তা |url=https://www.doinikbarta.com/2018/04/11/%e0%a6%b0%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%b6%e0%a6%ae%e0%a6%bf-%e0%a6%ae%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%b0%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%9c%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%b0-%e0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A7%87/ |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Doinik Barta}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2019 | |2019 | ||
|Meghla Akash | |Meghla Akash | ||
|Lyricist | |Lyricist | ||
|Music | |Music Video | ||
|[[Nishita Barua]] | |[[Nishita Barua]] | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর কোথায় নিশিতা বড়ুয়ার নতুন গান মেঘলা আকাশ |url=https://www.jugantor.com/tp-anando-nagar/153194 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Jugantor | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর কোথায় নিশিতা বড়ুয়ার নতুন গান মেঘলা আকাশ |url=https://www.jugantor.com/tp-anando-nagar/153194 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Jugantor}}</ref> | ||
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|2019 | |2019 | ||
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|Music Video | |Music Video | ||
|[[Agun]] | |[[Agun]] | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর কথায় আগুনের ‘না ফেরার দেশে’ |url=https://www.ntvbd.com/entertainment/240703/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=NTV}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর সিনেমায় | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=জুলফিকার জাহেদীর সিনেমায় সোমলতা |url=https://www.shomoyeralo.com/news/163089 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Shomoyer Alo}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘যৌবন’ নিয়ে নতুন গান |url=https://www.dailysokalersomoy.com/news/147288 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sokaler Somoy}}</ref> | |||
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|Pockete Taka Nai | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=গানের খবর |url=https://www.dailysokalersomoy.com/news/147288 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sokaler Somoy}}</ref> | |||
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|Amar Jibon Diyechi Tomay | |||
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|Jani Ami Tumi Ami | |||
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|Belly Afroz | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=বেলি আফরোজের গান |url=https://www.dailysokalersomoy.com/news/147288 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sokaler Somoy}}</ref> | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=রক্তছায়া গান |url=https://www.kalbela.com/entertainment/drama/276441 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Kalbela}}</ref> | |||
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|Tumi Amar Emni Ekjon | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=গানের তথ্য |url=https://www.dailysokalersomoy.com/news/147288 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sokaler Somoy}}</ref> | |||
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|Rag Kore Chole Jawa | |||
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|Moni Kishor | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=মনির কিশোরের গান |url=https://www.dailysokalersomoy.com/news/147288 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sokaler Somoy}}</ref> | |||
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| | |Keno Aj Eto Kanna | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title= | |Lyricist | ||
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|Moni Kishor | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=মনির কিশোরের গান |url=https://www.dailysokalersomoy.com/news/147288 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sokaler Somoy}}</ref> | |||
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|Agun Khan | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=আগুন খানের গান |url=https://banglapress24.com/article/prkasit-hyeche-aguner-na-ferar-dese |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=BanglaPress24}}</ref> | |||
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|Avijit Sarkar | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=চিঠি গান |url=https://www.dailysokalersomoy.com/news/147288 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sokaler Somoy}}</ref> | |||
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|Meer Masum | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=দূরে বহু দূরে গান |url=https://www.dailysokalersomoy.com/news/147288 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sokaler Somoy}}</ref> | |||
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|Porshia Sen | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=প্রয়োজন গান |url=https://www.dailysokalersomoy.com/news/147288 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sokaler Somoy}}</ref> | |||
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|Music Video | |||
|Shamim Hasan | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=প্রতিদিন ভোর বেলায় গান |url=https://www.dailysokalersomoy.com/news/147288 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Daily Sokaler Somoy}}</ref> | |||
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== Other works == | == Other works == | ||
In addition to filmmaking, Zahedi has worked on music videos as a director and lyricist. | In addition to filmmaking, Zahedi has worked on music videos as a director and lyricist. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* | * [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15284096/ Ali Zulfikar Zahedi on IMDb] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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আলী জুলফিকার জাহেদী | |
Ali Zulfikar Zahedi | |
| Born | Ali Zulfikar Zahedi Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Other names | Zulfikar |
| Occupation | Film director, writer, screenwriter, lyricist, producer |
| Organization | ADDRIAN Productions |
| Known for | Kagoj – The Paper (2022) |
Notable work | Kagoj – The Paper (2022) Roktochaya The Sound (2020) Covid2020 (2020) |
| Spouse(s) | Samia Habib |
| Children | 1 |
Ali Zulfikar Zahedi is a Bangladeshi film director, scriptwriter, lyricist, novelist, and film producer.[1] Zulfikar is known for his direction in the Bangladeshi film Kagoj – The Paper, released in 2022. [2] Zulfikar has directed films in the genres of feature films, short films, and audiovisual media. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. Zulfikar commonly known in the media as Zulfikar Zahedi.
Early life
Zulfikar (born 1 January 1976) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker who is widely known in the media and film industry by the name Zulfikar. he is professionally recognized and credited simply as Zulfikar in many of his creative works.
From an early age, he has been passionate about storytelling and visual media, which motivated him to choose filmmaking and writing as his profession. Zulfikar is married to Samia Habib, who is a flight attendant in Saudi Arabian Airlines. They have one child.
Career
Zulfikar has worked in several areas of audiovisual production, including film direction, screenwriting, lyric writing, and producing. His projects include feature films and short films exploring themes related to human emotion and social issues.[10][11][12]
In 2020, he directed the short film The Sound, which addresses themes related to truth and social awareness. The same year, he worked as a writer on the short film Covid2020, a project inspired by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2022, Zahedi directed the Bangladeshi feature film Kagoj – The Paper. The film brought him wider recognition and has been associated with film festival screenings.[13][14]
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kagoj – The Paper | Writer / Director / Producer | Bangladeshi Classical Film[15][16][17] |
| 2026 | Cholochittro-The Cinema | Writer / Director / Producer | Filming scheduled[18][19] |
Short films
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Sound | Writer / Director / Producer | Award Winning Short Film[20][21] |
| 2020 | Covid2020 | Videography | |
| 2026 | Roktochaya | Writer / Director / Producer | Released On Kalbela [22][23][24][1][25][26] |
Bibliography
Ali Zulfikar Zahedi has also been involved in literary writing. His novel Akkharer Fand was published in 2025.
| Year | Title | Type | Publisher | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Akkharer Fand | Novel | Ideya Prokashoni | [27][28] |
As lyricist
In addition to filmmaking, Ali Zulfikar Zahedi has contributed as a lyricist in music-based audiovisual projects.
| Year | Song | Credit | Format | Singer | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Shopno Venge Churmar | Lyricist | Music Video | Reshmi Mirza | [29] |
| 2019 | Meghla Akash | Lyricist | Music Video | Nishita Barua | [30] |
| 2019 | Na Ferar Deshe | Lyricist | Music Video | Agun | [31] |
| 2022 | Icecream | Lyricist | Music Video | Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury | [32] |
| 2026 | Jowbon | Lyricist | Music Video | Tanzina Ruma & Buddhidipto | [33] |
| 2022 | Kagoj – The Paper Song | Lyricist | Music Video | Kornia | [34] |
| Sesh Kotha | Lyricist | Music Video | [35] | ||
| Pockete Taka Nai | Lyricist | Music Video | [36] | ||
| Amar Jibon Diyechi Tomay | Lyricist | Music Video | [37] | ||
| Jani Ami Tumi Ami | Lyricist | Music Video | Belly Afroz | [38] | |
| Roktochaya Gan | Lyricist | Music Video | [39] | ||
| Tumi Amar Emni Ekjon | Lyricist | Music Video | [40] | ||
| Rag Kore Chole Jawa | Lyricist | Music Video | Moni Kishor | [41] | |
| Keno Aj Eto Kanna | Lyricist | Music Video | Moni Kishor | [42] | |
| Jajabor | Lyricist | Music Video | Agun Khan | [43] | |
| Chithi | Lyricist | Music Video | Avijit Sarkar | [44] | |
| Dure Bohu Dure | Lyricist | Music Video | Meer Masum | [45] | |
| Proyojon | Lyricist | Music Video | Porshia Sen | [46] | |
| Protidin Vor Belay | Lyricist | Music Video | Shamim Hasan | [47] |
Other works
In addition to filmmaking, Zahedi has worked on music videos as a director and lyricist.
External links
See also
References
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