Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar (born 18 May 1980) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, model, actor, producer, screenwriter and painter. He started out on Pakistani television before becoming a popular musician, later also established a career in Bollywood and his success led many Pakistani actors to venture into Hindi films. He has received five Lux Style Awards and a Filmfare Award nomination.[1]
Zafar started his career as a music composer and gained popularity with his single "Channo" from his debut album Huqa Pani (album)|Huqa Pani, which sold over five million copies worldwide.[2] "Channo" turned out to be a huge success,[3] topping many music charts and earned him several awards for Best Music Album and Artist. Zafar made his acting debut with a leading role in the 2010 Bollywood satire film Tere Bin Laden,[4] a moderate box office success. His performance in the film garnered critical appreciation and earned him several nominations in the Best Male Debut category, including Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut|Filmfare. He then also worked in several films, including Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Chashme Baddoor (2013 film), and Dear Zindagi.
Alongside his acting and singing career, Zafar participates in tours, concerts and stage shows, is active in humanitarian work and has a number of endorsement deals. In 2013, Zafar was voted as the "Sexiest Asian Man on the Planet", based on a worldwide poll by the British newspaper Eastern Eye.
On 23 March 2021, Ali Zafar was awarded the highest literary award, Pride of Performance, for his meritorious contribution and achievements in the field of arts and music. He received the award from President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi at ceremony at the President House, Islamabad.[5]
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Filmography
Films
Pakistani cinema
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2018 | Teefa in Trouble | Lateef "Teefa" | Also co-writer and producer |
| 2021 | Khel Khel Mein (2021 film) | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2023 | Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God | Minister |
Hindi cinema
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tere Bin Laden | Ali Hassan | Nominated—Filmfare Best Male Debut Award |
| 2011 | Luv Ka The End | Freddy Kapoor | Special appearance in song "F.U.N. Fun Funaa" |
| Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Luv Agnihotri | ||
| 2012 | London, Paris, New York | Nikhil Chopra | |
| 2013 | Chashme Baddoor (2013 film) | Siddharth "Sid" Kashyap | |
| 2014 | Total Siyapaa | Aman | |
| Kill Dil | Tutu | ||
| 2016 | Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive | Himself | Special appearance in song "Six Pack Abs" |
| Dear Zindagi | Rumi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kollege Jeans | Himself | PTV Home |
| Kanch Ke Par | Temur | ||
| 2002 | Landa Bazar | Ramis | |
| Bahut Dair Kar Di | Raza | ||
| 2004 | Jugnoo Aur Anchal | Jamal | PTV Home |
| 2014 | 1st Star Box Office India Awards | Host | Star Plus |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Geo TV | |
| 2021 | 5th Hum Style Awards | Hum TV |
Appearance in television commercials
- Close-Up (toothpaste)
- Telenor Pakistan
- Tarang Tea Whitener
- Pepsi
- Lipton
- Lay's
- Mobilink
- LG Corporation|LG Mobile KG195
- Nokia
- QMobile
- Sunlight (cleaning product)|Sunlight washing powder
- Sprite (drink)
- Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
- Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha YBR125
- Nestlé Fruta Vitals
- Diamond Supereme Foam
- Royal Fans
- Good Goodies
- Kashmir Cooking Oil & Banaspati
- Tecno Mobile Pakistan
- Zong 4G
- Dabur OxyLife Men Bleach Crème (India)
See also
- List of Bollywood films
- List of Indian playback singers
- Music of Pakistan
- History of Pakistani pop music
- List of Pakistani actors
References
Notes
External links
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