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| Ali Zafar | |
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 Ali Zafar at the premiere of Tere Bin Laden |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ali Zafar |
| Born | May 18, 1980 |
| Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Genres | Pop, Electronic, Folk, Classical, Sufi rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician, composer, actor, model, painter, producer, director, music director |
| Instruments | Vocals, Multiple instruments |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Fire Records |
| Website | www.alizafar.net |
| Notable instruments | |
| Guitars, Keyboards | |
Ali Zafar (Urdu : علی ظفر , born May 18, 1980 in Lahore, Pakistan) is a Pakistani musician, composer, song writer, singer, actor, painter and model,[1] popular in Pakistan for his music, including his hit songs like "Channo", "Rangeen", "Chal Dil Merey", "Dekha", "Masty" and "Sajania". He started his singing career with the song "Jugnuon Se Bhar Le Aanchal" in the film Shararat, directed by Pakistani actress and director Samina Peerzada. He has sold more than seven million copies worldwide. Zafar made his acting debut in the 2010 Indian film Tere Bin Laden by director Abhishek Sharma.[2]
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life and career
Ali was born to a professor at the University of the Punjab and his mother was a house wife. He initially attended the C.A.A. Public School and later moved to the Beaconhouse School System from where he topped in his matric examinations. He then went onto Government College, Lahore and completed his FA. Later he graduated from the National College of Arts as a painter in 2002 with honors. Before entering the Pakistani musical scene, Zafar worked as a model for several commercial advertisement besides acting in television. He worked in the Pakistani television serial Lunda-Bazar, Kanch Ke Par and in the teenage sitcom Kollege Jeans. He was also in the music video of Preeto sung by Abrar-ul-Haq.
[edit] Music career
Ali Zafar made his debut as a musician with the album Huqa Pani, released in Pakistan in 2003 and worldwide in 2005. The album was an instant hit, selling over 600,000 copies worldwide and winning several major awards and nominations. It also put him into the league of the most popular artists ever to have come out of Pakistan with a massive fan following locally and internationally. He was described by The Hindu as "take a Kishore Kumar-like voice, club it with yuppie Ibiza-ish electronic beats, and add a bit of nostalgic lyrics".[3]
His comparison to Kishore Kumar was frequently made initially but with time he proved to be perhaps one of the most versatile singer in the modern generation with a distinct vocal tone and qualities, specially during his folk and Sufi renditions in the "Coke Studio (Pakistan)", where he surprised his audiences with live renditions of difficult notes with much ease and ranging his singing from pop to folk to semi-classical. His new songs, namely "Allah Hu", "Yaar Dhadhi Ishq" (a cover), "Nahin Ray Nahin" and "Daastan-e-Ishq" won the hearts of millions all over the world once again and earned him a new era of fan following.
He won the award for "Best Album" category at the Lux Style Awards in 2004 for his massive hit album Huqa Pani and also the "Best Male Artist" at the 2008 MTV awards.[4] In addition to the album's popularity being reflected in the music stores and by critics, it has been widely claimed that Himesh Reshammiya plagiarized one of the most well-known tracks from the album, Rangeen, for his song Dillagi Mein Jo.[5][6] Soon Pritam too copied his track "Channo" as "Chori ki Baatein" in the film Fight Club.
Zafar launched his second album "Masty" nationwide in November 2006. He has since released four videos from the album called "Masty", "Sajania", "Dekha" and "Aasmaan". A press conference for the release of the album was held in Lahore. The album was released under the banner of Fire Records. "Masty" was released in India in February 2007. The album contained two additional remixed tracks and was launched by "FrankFinn Records".
He released his third and long awaited video of the single, "Dekha", from his second album, which was the most expensive music video of Pakistan, costing more than seven million rupees. The video was shot in Malaysia, produced by the Lux Company, and had the famous Pakistani actresses/models, Reema Khan, Meera, and Amina Haq, starring in it. Zafar also won the "Youth Icon" award in the Lux Style Awards 2007, in Malaysia.
Besides being a singer, painter, model and an actor, Zafar has also produced and directed his music video Ek Pal from his first album Huqa Pani. His song "Dekha" of his album Masty was part of the soundtrack of American film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps which was released on September 24, 2010. He is the fourth Pakistani artist after Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Strings and Atif Aslam to have their song(s) featured in an American film.
In August 2010, Ali Zafar announced that he is working on his third album titled Jhoom, which he hopes to release at the end of November. The album will consist of him doing a duet with singer, Ahmed Jahanzeb. The music video of Jhoom will be directed by an Indian music video director[who?] and will be filmed in India. The album released in February 2011 and has opened to positive reviews.[7]
[edit] Acting career
Zafar made his debut in Indian director Abhishek Sharma's comedy film, Tere Bin Laden, which was a success both critically and commercially.[8] The film released worldwide on July 16, 2010. Zafar's second Indian film titled Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, directed and written by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films, was released worldwide on 9 September 2011.[9] The film also stars Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif.[9]His next film is "London Paris New York" with Aditi Rao Hydari in the year 2012.
[edit] Personal life
Zafar married his long-time-fiance Ayesha Fazli [10][11]) on July 28, 2009 in Lahore. On March 7, 2010, he became a father to a baby boy, who he named Azaan Zafar.[12]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Feature films
| Year | Film | 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 "Fun Funaa" |
| Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Luv Agnihotri | ||
| 2012 | London, Paris, New York | Nikhil Chopra | Post-production (Releasing on March 02, 2012) |
| Chashme Buddoor Remake | Filming |
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Huqa Pani (Released on November 21, 2003)
- Masty (Released on December 1, 2006)
- Jhoom (Released on February 14, 2011)
[edit] For films
[edit] Notable songs
- "Channo"
- "Huqa Pani"
- "Rangeen"
- "Chal Dil Merey"
- "Jugnuon Se Bher Le Aanchal"
- "Dekha Jo Teri Aankhon Mai"
- "Aag Jaisi Ye Jawani"
- "Sajania"
- "Aasmaan"
- "Masty"
- "Jhoom"
- "Daastan-e-Ishq"
[edit] Single(s)
- "Those For Truth"
- "Ain't No Sunshine" (Cover)
- "Rise Of Jazba" (Official Pakistan Cricket World Cup 2011 song)
- "Dunia Hai Dil Walon Ki" (Pepsi World Cup 2011 song)
[edit] Awards and Nominations
| Year | Song | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Bas Ek Soch" | Tere Bin Laden | |
| 2010 | "I Love Amreeka" | Tere Bin Laden | |
| 2010 | "Ullu Da Pattha" | Tere Bin Laden | |
| 2010 | "Welcome To Amreeka" | Tere Bin Laden | |
| 2011 | "Love Mein Gum" | Love Mein Gum | |
| 2011 | "F.U.N Fun Funna" | Luv Ka The End | |
| 2011 | "Madhubala" | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | |
| 2012 | "London Paris New York" | London, Paris, New York | |
| 2012 | "Voh Dekhnay Mein" | London, Paris, New York | |
| 2012 | "Ting Rang" | London, Paris, New York | |
| 2012 | "Thehree Si Zindagi" | London, Paris, New York | |
| 2012 | "Oo Lala" | London, Paris, New York | |
| 2012 | "Aaja" | London, Paris, New York | |
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- Indus Music Awards 2004 - The Best Album Huqa Pani.
- Indus Music Awards 2004 - The Best Debut Artist.
- Lux Style Awards 2004 - Best Music Album Huqa Pani.
- Indus Music Awards 2005 - Best Pop Artist.
- Asian Bollywood Music Awards 2005 - Best Pop Music Album in Pakistan Huqa Pani.
- Lux Style Awards 2007 - Best Music Album Masty - Nominated
- Lux Style Awards 2007 - The Youth Icon Award.
- Voted As 18th Sexiest Man Of Asia (Eastern Eye - 2006)
- Voted As 8th Sexiest Man Of Asia (Eastern Eye - 2007)[13]
- YAN National Youth Forum 2007 - Youth Ambassador [14]
- MTV Awards 2008 - Best Male Artist
- MTV Style Awards 2008 - Most Stylish Artist
- Voted As 4th Sexiest Man Of Asia (Eastern Eye - 2008)[15]
- MTV Style Awards 2009 - Best Male Singer[16]
- Voted As 8th Sexiest Man Of Asia (Eastern Eye - 2009)
- Voted As 5th Sexiest Man Of Asia (Eastern Eye - 2010)[17]
- Ranked 19th Most Desirable Man (itimes.com - 2010)[18]
- Zee Cine Awards 2011 - Best Male Debut January 14, 2011 - Nominated
- Filmfare Awards 2011 - Best Male Debut January 29, 2011 - Nominated[19]
- Star Screen Awards 2011 - Most Promising Newcomer - Male - Nominated
- IIFA Awards 2011- Star Debut of the Year – Male - Nominated
- Stardust Award 2011 - Superstar Of Tomorrow Male - Nominated
- Indian Poll : Face of the Year - 2010 (With More Than 400000 Votes)[20]
- Voted As 5th Sexiest Man Of Asia (Eastern Eye - 2011)[21]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Ali Zafar - Pakistani Fashion Model". Fashioncentral.pk. http://www.fashioncentral.pk/pakistani/models/88-ali-zafar/. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ Saltz, Rachel (August 5, 2010). "Tere Bin Laden". NYtimes.com. http://movies.nytimes.com/2010/08/06/movies/06tere.html. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
- ^ Bhumika, K (September 27, 2005). "Chords & Notes". The Hindi.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2004 exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television Asia (official press release) (PDF)". June 25, 2004. http://www.setasia.tv/pdf/luxawards_2004.pdf.
- ^ "'Dillagi' and 'Marjawan'". http://www.itwofs.com/hindi-others.html.
- ^ "Aashiq Banaya Aapne - When Himesh meets Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan". IndiaGlitz. August 4, 2005. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/musicreview/7695.html. Retrieved 2006-05-29.
- ^ Musicaloud (2011). "Jhoom (Ali Zafar) - Music Review". http://www.musicaloud.com/2011/02/18/jhoom-ali-zafar-music-review/. Retrieved 18-02-2011.
- ^ "All you wanted to know about 'Tere Bin Laden'". http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2010/07/13/6435/index.html. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ a b Shah, Kunal M. "Ali Zafar signs Yash Raj film". Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Ali-Zafar-signs-Yash-Raj-film/articleshow/6329122.cms. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
- ^ Ali Zafar and Aamir Khan related
- ^ Ali Zafar, Aamir Khan related?
- ^ "Ali Zafar is now a father!". 9-3-2010. http://www.pakium.com/2010/03/09/ali-zafar-is-now-a-father. Retrieved 11 June 2010.
- ^ "Offical Website". AliZafar.net. http://www.alizafar.net/biography. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "World Population Foundation Pakistan". Wpfpak.org. 2007-12-17. http://www.wpfpak.org/html/alizafar.html. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "Ali Zafar voted 4th sexiest man December 24, 2008". Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=49571391761. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ Meld je aan of registreer je om een reactie te plaatsen! (2010-11-24). "Ali Zafar won best singer Award". YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPCfCWVVmUM. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ By Koolmuzone. "Ali Zafar voted 5th Sexiest Man of 2010 in Asia – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. http://tribune.com.pk/story/93227/ali-zafar-voted-5th-sexiest-man-of-2010-in-asia/. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "Times Most Desirable People 2010". Timespolls.itimes.com. http://timespolls.itimes.com/poll-vote.php?pid=2&is_tab=1. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ Tribune
- ^ "Ali Zafar beats Ranveer Singh". The Times Of India. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-02/news-interviews/29726836_1_rakta-charitra-suriya-udaan.
- ^ "Hrithik Roshan named the Sexiest Asian Man in 2011". Movies.ndtv.com. http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20110189250&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=154668. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
