# 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. He joined the "Aranyak" theatre group from his student life.

## 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. He later acted in Joyjatra (2004).
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.

## 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 |
| 2010 | Kothay Pabo Tare | | | ATN Bangla | TV serial, aired on Tuesday |
| 2010 | Jamai Mel a | | Dr. Enamul Haque | | |
| 2011 | Red Dragon to Rojonigondha | | Fazlur Rahman Babu, AKM Hasan, Mim, Nowshin | ATN Bangla | TV serial |
| 2011 | Roopkotha | Aranya Anwar | Naushaba, Ishita | ntv | TV serial |
| 2011 | Haat-er Rekha Kotha Boley | | | | |
| 2011 | Ei Tho Jibon | | | | |
| 2011 | All Rounder | | | | |
| 2012 | Aaral | Shamim Ferdous Tariqul Islam | Farjana Chumki, Shams Sumon | Channel i | TV play, based on the novel of Imdadul Haq Milon |
| 2012 | Panku Club | Hashim Rony Anis Rahman | Farzana Chhoby, Shanjib Ahmed, AKM Hasan | | single episode TV play, aired on Eid |
| 2012 | Korta Kahini | | Zahid Hasan | | |
| 2012 | To To Company | Zahid Hasan | | | |
| 2013 | Matbor | Sazzad Noor Sumon | Runa Khan, Chanchal Chowdhury | | |
| 2013 | DB | Shahiduzzaman Selim | Farjana Chhobi, DA Tayeb, Ahsan Habib Nasim | | TV serial |
| 2013 | Biltu Mama | Mazharul Haque Pintu Abul 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 | | |
| 2014 | Genduchora | | | | TV play, aired on Eid |
| 2014 | Jol Phoringer Gaan | Anjan Aich | | | |
| 2014 | Songsar Simante | Amirul Islam | | | |
| 2014 | Prothom Prem | Fahim Sarker | | | |
| 2014 | Udor Pindi Budhor Ghare | Shotirtho Rahman | | | |
| 2014 | Bhalobasai Jothesto Noy | Mamunur Rashid (both) | Golam Farida Chhonda, Sharmin Shoshi | | package drama |
| 2015 | Golpo Othoba Jibon | Zinat Hakim Azizul Hakim | Humaiyra Himu | | telefilm |
| 2015 | 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 serial |
| 2011 | Tobu O Rangdhonu | | | | single-episode TV play, aired on Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 2011 | 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 |
| 1992 | Shonkhonil Karagar | |
| 1993 | Padma Nadir Majhi | |
| 2004 | Joyjatra | |
| 2022 | Golui | |
| 2022 | Mujib: The Making of a Nation | |
| 2024 | Deyaler Desh | Mishuk 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)

## Personal life

Azizul Hakim is married to screenwriter Zeenat Hakim since 1993. They have one daughter Nazah Hakim and one son Muhaimeen Hakim.