[3] In the same year, he entered the University of Dhaka to study organic chemistry.

Later he was admitted to Jahangirnagar University to study economics and became a close associate of dramatist Selim Al-Deen.

In 1978, he debuted his theater acting career in the Shakuntala rendition by Selim Al-Deen, playing the character Tokkhok.

[5] Faridi debuted in the television dramas through his performance in Nil Nakshar Shandaney in 1982.

[8] He went on to act in Bhangorer Shobdo Shuni, Songsoptok (1987–88), Pathar Shomoy (1989), Dui Bhai (1990), Shiter Pakhi (1991), Kothao Keu Nei (1992–93), Shomudrey Gangchil (1993), Kachher Manush, and Doll's House (2007–08).