Ali Zulfikar Zahedi

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Ali Zulfikar Zahedi
আলী জুলফিকার জাহেদী
Ali Zulfikar Zahedi
Personal details
Born (1976-01-01) January 1, 1976 (age 49)
Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Nationality Bangladeshi
Occupation Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Lyricist
Known for Independent filmmaking, screenwriting, lyrics
Spouse(s) Samia Habib
Children Ali Addrian Zahedi

Ali Zulfikar Zahedi[1](Bengali: আলী জুলফিকার জাহেদী; born 1 January 1976) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker, screenwriter, lyricist, and producer.[2][3] He is best known for his feature film Kagoj:The Paper (2022),[4] which was showcased at several national and international film festivals.[5][6]

Early life[edit]

Zahedi was born on 1 July 1976 in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Before entering the film industry, he worked in the corporate sector. He later shifted his focus to media and cinema in 2014.[7] In addition to his contributions as a filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter, Zahedi maintains an active career in the corporate sector.[8]

Career[edit]

Zahedi began his career with short films and later moved on to feature filmmaking. His 2020 short film The Sound was screened at several international festivals.[9]

In 2022, he directed his debut feature-length film Kagoj (English: The Paper), a drama that explores social and personal struggles. The film was officially selected in multiple international film festivals worldwide.[10] [11] Apart from directing, Zahedi has also contributed as a lyricist and screenwriter for various projects in Bangladeshi cinema and television.[12]

Filmography[edit]

Year Title Type Notes
2020 The Sound Short film
2022 Kagoj: The Paper Feature film [13][14][15]
Upcoming Cholochittra: The Cinema Feature film [16][17][18]

Personal life[edit]

Zahedi is married to Samia Habib, a flight attendant. They have one son, Ali Addrian Zahedi, who has also acted in films.

Memberships[edit]

Ali Zulfikar Zahedi is a figure in the film industry with memberships in several important professional organisations, reflecting his standing as both a filmmaker and industry contributor. His memberships include:[19][20][21] |-


Organization Membership Type
Bangladesh Film Director Association (BFDC) Member
Bangladesh Film Producer and Distribution Association Member
Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) Life Member
Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) Life Member

Recognition[edit]

Kagoj was officially selected and screened at multiple international festivals (Italy, India, and others). His works have been covered in Bangladeshi media, including The Daily Star, New Age, Prothom Alo, and Daily Sun.[22]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Ali Zulfikar Zahedi". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 September 2025. {{cite web}}: Text "The Daily Star" ignored (help)
  2. ↑ "Zahedi's film "Cholochittra" going to shoot". The Daily Star. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Zahedi's 'Kagoj' receives censor certificate". The Business Post. 2022-08-24. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "'Zulfikar Zahedi's Kagoj' on OTT". Daily Sun. 27 August 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Ali Zulfikar Zahedi: The filmmaker putting Bangladesh on the global cinema map". News24hours. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "জাহেদীর কাগজ প্রেমের গল্প নয়, তবে রোমান্সে ভরপুর". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). ২৩ ডিসেম্বর ২০২২. Retrieved ২০ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৫. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  7. ↑ "Zahedi's new film coming soon". Songbad Prokash (in Bengali). Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "Zahedi's Corporate career". Terpac. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  9. ↑ "Zulfikar Zahedi's 'The Sound' in international festivals". Daily Sun. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  10. ↑ "Review: Kagoz-The Paper by Ali Zulfikar Zahedi". CultCritic. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  11. ↑ "Ali Zulfikar Zahedi's Plan To Make Bangladeshi Film Globally Competitive". USAWire. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  12. ↑ "আলী জুলফিকার জাহিদের চরিত্রই চলচ্চিত্রের প্রাণ". Kalbela (in Bengali). 2025-08-24. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  13. ↑ "উৎসব পেরিয়ে 'কাগজ' আসছে ২৩ ডিসেম্বর". Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). 17 ডিসেম্বর ২০২২. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ↑ "মুক্তির আগেই আন্তর্জাতিক পুরস্কার পেল 'কাগজ'". Songbad Prokash (in Bengali). ১৮ ডিসেম্বর ২০২২. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  15. ↑ "'কাগজ' মুক্তি: সিনেমাহলে দর্শকপ্রিয়তা". Prothom Alo (in Bengali).
  16. ↑ "ছোটপর্দা থেকে এবার বড়পর্দায় রুনা খান". Manobkantha (in Bengali). ১৮ আগস্ট ২০২৫. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ↑ "Runa Khan joins cast of 'Cholochittra: The Cinema'". Daily New Nation. 17 August 2025.
  18. ↑ TIMES Report (17 August 2025). "Runa Khan to play film heroine in new movie". TOB News.
  19. ↑ "উৎসব পেরিয়ে 'কাগজ' আসছে ২৩ ডিসেম্বর". Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). 17 ডিসেম্বর ২০২২. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ↑ "মুক্তির আগেই আন্তর্জাতিক পুরস্কার পেল 'কাগজ'". Songbad Prokash (in Bengali). ১৮ ডিসেম্বর ২০২২. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  21. ↑ "'কাগজ' মুক্তি: সিনেমাহলে দর্শকপ্রিয়তা". Prothom Alo (in Bengali).
  22. ↑ "Zulfikar Zahedi's 'The Sound' in international festivals". Daily Sun. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 15 September 2025.

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