Azizul Hakim

Azizul Hakim (born 15 May 1959) is a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actor.

Early life Azizul Hakim was born in Comilla District to Md. Abdul Hakim, an engineer and Mohijunnesa.

Career Aziz started his theatre career with the theatre group "Aranyak" in 1977. His first acted theatre play was Ora Kodom Ali. He then acted in Ora Ache Bolei, Iblish, Nankar Pala, Ginipig, Somotot, Coriolenus of "Aranyak" theatre group. His other notable theatre play were Payer Aoaj Shona Jay, Lok Soman Lok of "ITI", Talpatar Sepai of "Dhaka Podatik" theatre group, Shokuntola of "Dhaka Theatre", Songsoder Maa of "Padatik Natyadal", Agunmukha and Kirtonkhola. His last acted theatre play was Joyjoyonti. He became irregular in theatre after 1998 and concentrated on television. He started his television career acting in small roles in 1980s. His directorial debut on television was Ja Hariye Jay and on theatre was Pathor.

Aziz received his breakthrough as a television actor in 1981 with BTV's Akhaney Nongor. He then performed as Oli in the television drama serial Kon Kanoner Phul, directed by Fazrul Abedin Dulal and written by Imdadul Haq Milan. He debuted in directing mega-serial through Jol Porey Pata Norey (2005), written by his wife Zeenat.

Aziz debuted acting in film by the role of Mojnu in Mustafizur Rahman's Shonkhonil Karagar (1992), written by Humayun Ahmed.

In February 2022, his first web film Redrum directed by Vicky Zahed premiered on Chorki.

Criticism Azizul Hakim took a stand for the government during the repression of the dictatorship Awami League government on the students in the quota reform movement that took place in 2024. During the movement, a group of pro-autocracy Awami artists, including Azizul Hakim, were active against the movement in a WhatsApp group called 'Alo Ashbei' led by actor Ferdous. After the non-cooperation movement, on September 3, 2024, some screenshots related to that WhatsApp group were spread on social media.

In April 2025, a murder case was filed against Hakim and 16 other actors over the death of a protester in Vatara during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement against the Awami League government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Works

Actor in television dramas Year Title Playwright & Director Co-stars Aired on Note 1981 Ekhane Nongor BTV debut drama Sundori Kon Kanoner Phul Somoy Oshomoy Ithi Tomar Ami Afsana Mimi Tumi Ashbe Bole Ratri Priya Shomi Kaiser, Tauquir Ahmed Ke Kar Olongkar Ratri Priyo Bandhobi Aruna Biswas Putro Daay Shomi Kaiser, Zahid Hasan, Shahiduzzaman Selim Phire Ashe Brihoshpoti Tania Ahmed Shondhan Ratri Ditiyo Shotto Tania Ahmed Otochho Ekhon Duhshomoy Tania Ahmed Shonali Shondhay Ratri Eka Tania Ahmed, Mita Noor, Bulbul, Abdul Kader Kamini O Keya Tonima Hamid Kothay Shejon Shomi Kaiser (double role), Bulbul Ahmed 2010 Tomato Catch-up ATN Bangla TV serial, aired on Tuesday Kothay Pabo Tare ATN Bangla TV serial, aired on Tuesday Jamai Mel a Dr. Enamul Haque 2011 Red Dragon to Rojonigondha Fazlur Rahman Babu, AKM Hasan, Mim, Nowshin ATN Bangla TV serial Roopkotha Aranya Anwar Naushaba, Ishita ntv TV serial Haat-er Rekha Kotha Boley Ei Tho Jibon All Rounder 2012 Aaral Shamim Ferdous Tariqul Islam Farjana Chumki, Shams Sumon Channel i TV play, based on the novel of Imdadul Haq Milon Panku Club Hashim Rony Anis Rahman Farzana Chhoby, Shanjib Ahmed, AKM Hasan single episode TV play, aired on Eid Korta Kahini Zahid Hasan To To Company Zahid Hasan 2013 Matbor Sazzad Noor Sumon Runa Khan, Chanchal Chowdhury DB Shahiduzzaman Selim Farjana Chhobi, DA Tayeb, Ahsan Habib Nasim TV serial Biltu Mama Mazharul Haque PintuAbul Hossain Khokon Shahdat Hossain, Shoshi, Faiyaz Maasranga Television children thriller, based on Kaizer Chowdhury's novel 2014 Gabbar Singh Mamunur Rashid Debashish Barua Dip Babu, Salauddin Lavlu Genduchora TV play, aired on Eid Jol Phoringer Gaan Anjan Aich Songsar Simante Amirul Islam Prothom Prem Fahim Sarker Udor Pindi Budhor Ghare Shotirtho Rahman 2015 Golpo Othoba Jibon Zinat Hakim Azizul Hakim Humaiyra Himu telefilm Noashal Mir Sabbir Mir Sabbir TV serial

Director in television dramas Year Title Playwright Stars Aired on Note 2008 Shey Amaye Bhalobashey Na 26-episode TV serial2011 Tobu O Rangdhonu single-episode TV play, aired on Eid-ul-Fitr Shokal Shondhya Raat Zinat Hakim Shahed, Mim, Golam Farida Chhonda 52-episode TV serial 2013 Nij Grihe Porobashi Zinat Hakim Arman Parvez Murad, Agun, Tanvin Swity, Golam Farida Chhonda Banglavision TV serial, aired every Sunday and Monday 2015 Golpo Othoba Jibon Zinat Hakim Humaiyra Himu telefilm

Films Year Title Director Co-Artist Notes Ref 1992 Shonkhonil Karagar 1993 Padma Nadir Majhi 2004 Joyjatra 2022 Golui 2022 Mujib: The Making of a Nation 2024Deyaler DeshMishuk Moni

Host in television programs Celebrity Show "Lizan Shudhui Adda" on Boishakhi TV in 2013 Live show on Channel 71 in 2014 on his birthday Live show "Aalap" on Boishakhi TV in 2014 on his birthday Live show "Citycell Tarokakathon" on Channel i in 2014 on his birthday

Awards and recognition Jay Jay Din Award (1994) Cultural Director Association Award (2001, 2002, 2003) Bangladesh Television Journalist Award (2002) Bangladesh Cultural Journalist Forum Award (2003) Bangla TV UK Ltd. Award (2004) They have one daughter Nazah Hakim and one son Muhaimeen Hakim.