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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]]''.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/943970/coke-studio-8-sugar-spice-and-some-things-nice/ |title=Coke Studio 8: Sugar, spice and some things nice |work=Express Tribune |date= |accessdate=2015-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1201888 |title=Coke Studio: Will songs from Episode 2 make it to your wedding soundtrack? |work=DAWN |date= |accessdate=2015-08-25}}</ref> |
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]]''.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/943970/coke-studio-8-sugar-spice-and-some-things-nice/ |title=Coke Studio 8: Sugar, spice and some things nice |work=Express Tribune |date= |accessdate=2015-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1201888 |title=Coke Studio: Will songs from Episode 2 make it to your wedding soundtrack? |work=DAWN |date= |accessdate=2015-08-25}}</ref> |
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On 19 April 2018, Zafar was accused of 'sexual harassment of physical nature' by [[Meesha Shafi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179890|title=Meesha Shafi accuses Ali Zafar of sexual harassment, encourages women to break ‘culture of silence’|last=Zubair|first=Hamna|date=2018-04-19|work=Images|access-date=2018-04-19|language=en-US}}</ref> These allegations were categorically denied by Zafar also |
On 19 April 2018, Zafar was accused of 'sexual harassment of physical nature' by [[Meesha Shafi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179890|title=Meesha Shafi accuses Ali Zafar of sexual harassment, encourages women to break ‘culture of silence’|last=Zubair|first=Hamna|date=2018-04-19|work=Images|access-date=2018-04-19|language=en-US}}</ref> These allegations were categorically denied by Zafar who also vowed to take legal action against Shafi.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/ali-zafar-meesha-shafi-me-too-sexual-harassment-5143923/|title=After being accused of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi, Ali Zafar issues statement|date=2018-04-19|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-04-19|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/191886-ali-zafar-denies-meesha-shafis-sexual-harassment-allegations|title=Ali Zafar rejects Meesha Shafi's sexual harassment allegations|website=www.geo.tv|language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-19}}</ref> |
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Ali Zafar | |
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علی محمد ظفر | |
![]() Zafar at an event of Kill Dil, 2014 | |
Born | Ali Mohammad Zafar 18 May 1980 |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Alma mater | National College of Arts |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse | Ayesha Fazli (m. 2009) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Mohammad Zafarullah Kanwal Ameen |
Musical career | |
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Years active | 2003–present |
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Website | alizafar |
Ali Mohammad Zafar (born 18 May 1980) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, model, actor and painter.[1] Zafar started out on Pakistani TV before becoming a popular musician. He then also established a career in Hindi cinema and his success led many Pakistani actors to venture into Hindi films. He has received five Lux Style Awards and a Filmfare Award nomination.[2][3][4]
Zafar started his career as a music composer and gained popularity by his single "Channo" from his debut album Huqa Pani which sold over five million copies worldwide.[5] "Channo" turned out to be a huge success topping many music charts and earned him several awards for Best Music Album and Artist.[6] Zafar made his acting debut with a leading role in the 2010 Bollywood satire film Tere Bin Laden, 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.[7] He then also worked in several films, including Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Chashme Baddoor, and Dear Zindagi.[2][8][9][10]
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.[3][11][12]
On 19 April 2018, Zafar was accused of 'sexual harassment of physical nature' by Meesha Shafi.[13] These allegations were categorically denied by Zafar who also vowed to take legal action against Shafi.[14][15]
Early life
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Ali Zafar was born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan[16] to a Punjabi family. His parents Mohammad Zafarullah and Kanwal Ameen were professors at the University of Punjab. He has two brothers; Zain and Danyal, the later of these is a commercial model. Zafar received his early education from C.A.A. Public School. He completed his graduation from the Government College of Lahore and the National College of Arts.
Career
Zafar started his career as a sketch artist at Pearl Continental Hotel in Lahore and then began acting in television serials. He debuted as a television actor by acting in drama serials Kollege Jeans, Kanch Ke Par and Landa Bazar.[17]
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Zafar sang "Jugnuon Se Bhar De Aanchal" for 2003 film Shararat. He debuted as a musician same year with the album Huqa Pani which was a success. The album sold over 5,000,000 copies worldwide and winning several awards and nominations including 2004 Lux Style Award for "Best Album" and 2008 "Best Male Artist" award at the MTV awards,[18] making him one of the most popular pop singers in Pakistan. It was also claimed that Bollywood's popular music directors Himesh Reshammiya and Pritam ripped "Channo" and "Rangeen" from Zafar's album in "Dillagi Mein Jo Beet Jaaye" for Aashiq Banaya Aapne and "Chhore Ki Baatein" for Fight Club – Members Only respectively.[19][20][better source needed]
Zafar released his second album Masty in November 2006.[2][9] The music video of the single "Dekha", was named as the most expensive music video of Pakistan, costing more than ten million rupees. The video was produced by Lux and was shot in Malaysia featuring Reema Khan, Meera, and Aaminah Haq. The song was also made part of the Hollywood film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, which was released in September 2010. He is currently the fourth Pakistani artist after Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Strings and Atif Aslam to have songs featured in Hollywood films. He also won the "Youth Icon" award in the Lux Style Awards 2007, in Malaysia. Zafar was also offered a role for 2007 film Khuda Kay Liye but was unable to sign due to some personal reasons. The role was then performed by Fawad Khan.
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In 2010, He made his debut as a leading actor with the Bollywood film Tere Bin Laden which was directed by Abhishek Sharma.[21] Tere Bin Laden was partially based on Osama Bin Laden and Zafar played a Pakistani journalist from Karachi who makes fake video of Osama Bin Laden, so that he could go to America. The film released in July 2010, proved to be a major commercial success in India but was banned in Pakistan. Zafar's performance in the film garnered critical appreciation and earned him Best Male Debut nominations at several award ceremonies, including IIFA Awards, Screen Awards, Zee Cine Awards and Filmfare Awards. He was also named as the first Pakistani to be called to Indian Film Festival at Australia in March 2011 for his movie screening.
In February 2011, Zafar released his third album Jhoom which won 2012 Lux Style Award for "Best Music Album".[22][23] He made a special appearance in the film Luv Ka The End in which he sung a song "F.U.N. Fun Funna". He also sung the title song for the film Love Mein Ghum. He also acted alongside Tara D'Souza in the film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, starring Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif, and it was released in September 2011.[24]
In March 2012, Zafar starred in film London, Paris, New York with Aditi Rao Hydari, directed by Anuradha Menon, and also composed the soundtrack for the film. He then received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best New Talent Male and the Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male for his performances in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.[25][26] He also performed the soundtrack for Pakistani drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai, which won many awards.
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Zafar also starred in a romantic comedy film Chashme Baddoor, directed by David Dhawan. The film was released in April 2013 and was declared a box office super hit.[27] The same year, he was also featured in an episode of Burka Avenger, singing his famous song "Channo".[28] Zafar then also starred in and composed soundtrack for film Total Siyappa which was a romantic comedy film released in March 2014. He also acted in Kill Dil which was released in November.[29]
Zafar released a single "Urain Ge" as tribute to victims of APS Peshawar attack in early 2015, featuring many Pakistani artists.[30][31] His voice was also featured in the song "DJ", which was sung by Sunidhi Chauhan for the film Hey Bro. He then also sung a song for Defence Day, "Hanstay Hanstay".
Zafar had performed an item number "Six Pack Abs" in the sequel of his 2010 film Tere Bin Laden, entitled Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive, which was released in February 2016. Zafar was also seen in Pakistani film Lahore Se Aagey. He then appeared in Gauri Shinde's Dear Zindagi as a musician alongside the star cast Alia Bhatt.[10] The films were released in November 2016. He then also sung "Hum Roshan to Kal Roshan", which released in December 2016.
In addition, Zafar is busy in filming of Ahsan Rahim's action-comedy Teefa in Trouble alongside Maya Ali. The film will be the debut of both the actors in Pakistan film industry, and also the debut of Zafar's Lightingale Productions.[32][33][34] He is also working on his fourth music album, and he will be producing another Pakistani film based in Deosai National Park.[35]
Tours and performances
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After when he got fame, Zafar first performed at the ceremony of 3rd Lux Style Awards in 2004. The following year, he did his stage act at 4th Lux Style Awards. He then sang live the songs in 5th Lux Style Awards in 2006 and 6th Lux Style Awards in 2007, and then performed stage dance with Reema Khan in the 2007 ceremony. He also had performed in Mela Festival at Oslo, Norway in 2008.[37][38]
He joined Coke Studio Pakistan in 2008 and performed three original songs "Allah Hu", "Daastan-e-Ishq" and "Nahi Ray Nahi", and one tribute song "Yaar Daddi Ishq" to Muhammad Juman, in season one and two.[39][40]
In 2012, Zafar performed at 11th Lux Style Awards with Humaima Malick and also paid tribute to musician Mehdi Hassan by singing his ghazal "Mujhe Tum Nazar Sai".[41][42][43] He also performed at the Pantaloons Femina Miss India contest held at Bhavans Ground in Mumbai on 30 March 2012. He then performed at GiMA Awards. He also had performed at 57th Filmfare Awards, but his performance was cut out in TV release.[44] In 2013, he performed along with Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Preity Zinta at Temptations Reloaded concert in Muscat, Oman.
Zafar then also performed in Lifestyle Pakistan Expo at Karachi Expo Centre, where he walked the ramp for designer brand ChenOne and also performed with a dhol. He was also invited to perform in 2013 Cannes Film Festival held at Cannes, France.[45] In 2014, he was seen performing with Yami Gautam on Zee Cine Awards.[46] He then also performed in Naz Choudhury's Bollywood Showstoppers at The O2 Arena along with Sonakshi Sinha, Jacqueline Fernandez, Mika Singh and Shahid Kapoor.[47] He then also hosted 1st Star Box Office India Awards Ceremony along with Ayushmann Khurrana,[48][49] where they also gave a musical tribute to Raj Kapoor.
He re-joined Coke Studio Pakistan in 2015 for the eight season where he performed three songs. The first song "Rockstar" became popular worldwide, and was also appreciated by Imran Khan, Mahira Khan, Sonu Nigam, Hrithik Roshan and Adnan Sami,[50] and then it was also awarded the title Song of the Year. Zafar then gave tribute to Saleem Raza by performing a second song "Ae Dil" along with Sara Haider. The third song he performed was Sufi "Ajj Din Vehre Vich".[51]
At the logo-launch-event of Pakistan Super League on 20 September 2015, Zafar released and performed on the league anthem "Ab Khel Ke Dikha". He also performed in the launch event of the team Islamabad United on 30 January 2016, where he released team anthem "Chakka Choka". He then also performed on the opening ceremony of 2016 PSL on 4 February. He also performed about 50 concerts across Pakistan within two months in early 2016.[52]
Zafar performed a dancing act on the remix of his Coke Studio hit "Rockstar" in the ceremony of 14th Lux Style Awards, after when he was given musical tribute by Jimmy Khan, Uzair Jaswal, Sara Haider and Farhan Saeed separately, in 2015. The following year, he hosted the ceremony, where he performed an opening dance act on his new song paying tribute to Lux Style Awards. He then also gave a musical tribute there, co-singing with Ali Sethi and Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch, to Amjad Sabri who was assassinated in Karachi on 22 June 2016.
The same year, he collaborated with Atif Aslam for the song "Yaarian", and they performed on it on Defence Day. Zafar walken the ramp in September with Mahira Khan showcased the bridal collection in Divani's Bagh-e-Bahar show, at the Haveli Barood Khana.[53] He also performed on the stage of 1st Hum Style Awards along with Sohai Ali Abro, where he was also awarded "Most Stylish Male Performer".[54][55] In his concert on 25 November, he performed the mannequin challenge too.[56]
Zafar released anthem of 2017 PSL "Ab Khel Jamay Ga" in January 2017, on which he then also performed in its opening ceremony on 9 February in Dubai,[57][58] and also at its closing ceremony on 5 March in Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.[59] He also performed at grand finale of Miss Veet in January.[60] On 19 April, he along with his Teefa in Trouble co-star Maya Ali, performed in the 16th Lux Style Awards.[61]
In tenth season of Coke Studio Pakistan, Zafar performed four songs, after being featured in promo song "Qaumi Taranah". He performed his original "Julie" alongside his brother Danyal Zafar on guitars under Shani Arshad's production, and "Yo Soch" with Natasha Khan under Strings production. He also gave tribute to Master Inayat Hussain by performing "Jaan-e-Bahaaraan" solo under Shuja Haider's production, and to Junaid Jamshed by "Us Rah Par" with Ali Hamza ft. Strings under Jaffer Zaidi's production.[62][63]
On 27 October, Zafar performed at the MTV Unplugged India concert with Ayushmann Khurrana at Dubai Tennis Stadium.[64][65]
Personal life
Zafar married his long-time fiancée Ayesha Fazli, who is a distant relative of Indian actor Aamir Khan,[66][67][68] on 28 July 2009 in Lahore, Pakistan. They were blessed with a boy in 2010,[69] and a girl in 2015.[70]
Filmography
† | Denotes films that have not been released yet |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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Hindi films | |||
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 | [a] |
2013 | Chashme Baddoor | Siddharth Kashyap aka Sid | |
2014 | Total Siyapaa | Aman | [a] |
Kill Dil | Tutu | ||
2016 | Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive | Himself | Special appearance in song "Six Pack Abs" |
Dear Zindagi | Rumi | [10] | |
Pakistani films | |||
2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Himself | Cameo[71] |
TBA | Teefa in Trouble † | Teefa | Post-production [a][34][35][72] |
Deosai † | TBA | Pre-production [73] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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1999 | Kollege Jeans[74] | Himself | PTV Home |
2000 | Kanch Ke Par | Temur | |
2002 | Landa Bazar | Ramis | |
2014 | 1st Star Box Office India Awards | Host | Star Plus |
2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Geo TV |
Appearance in television commercials
Pakistan
- Close-Up (toothpaste)
- Telenor Pakistan
- Tarang Tea Whitener
- Pepsi
- Lipton
- Lay's
- Mobilink
- LG Mobile KG195
- Nokia
- Q Mobile
- Sunlight washing powder
- Sprite (drink)
- Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
- Yamaha YBR125
- Nestlé Fruta Vitals
India
Other appearances
- Music video of "Preeto Mere Naal", by Abrar ul Haq
Discography
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
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Indus Music Awards | ||||
2004 | Huqa Pani | Best Debut Artist | Won | |
Best Album | Won | |||
2005 | Best Pop Artist | Won | ||
Lux Style Awards | ||||
2004 | Huqa Pani | Best Album | Won | |
2007 | Masty | Nominated | ||
Youth Icon Award | Won | |||
2012 | Jhoom | Best Album | Won | |
"Jhoom" – Jhoom | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
2013 | "Zindagi Gulzar Hai" – Zindagi Gulzar Hai | Best Original Soundtrack | Won | |
2016 | "Rockstar" – CokeStudio8 | Song of the Year | Won | [76] |
Asian Bollywood Music Awards | ||||
2005 | Huqa Pani | Best Pop Music Album in Pakistan | Won | |
MTV Style Awards | ||||
2008 | Masty | Best Male Artist | Won | |
Most Stylish Artist | Won | |||
2009 | "Zindagi Gulzar Hai" – Zindagi Gulzar Hai | Best Male Singer | Won | |
Zee Cine Awards | ||||
2011 | Ali Hassan – Tere Bin Laden | Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut | Nominated | |
Filmfare Awards | ||||
2011 | Ali Hassan – Tere Bin Laden | Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut | Nominated | |
IIFA Awards | ||||
2011 | Ali Hassan – Tere Bin Laden | IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male | Nominated | |
Screen Awards | ||||
2011 | Ali Hassan – Tere Bin Laden | Screen Award for Best Male Debut | Nominated | |
Style Awards | ||||
2011 | "Jhoom" – Jhoom | Song of the Year | Won | |
Personality of the Year | Nominated | |||
Stardust Awards | ||||
2011 | Ali Hassan – Tere Bin Laden | Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male | Nominated | |
2012 | Luv Agnihotri – Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Won | ||
"Madhubala" – Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Stardust Award for New Musical Sensations – Male | Nominated | ||
Dadasaheb Phalke Award | ||||
2012 | Luv Agnihotri – Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Best New Talent Male | Won | |
Pakistan Media Awards | ||||
2012 | "Love Mein Ghum" – Love Mein Ghum | Best Playback Singer | Nominated | |
"Jhoom" – Jhoom | Best Singer Male | Nominated | ||
2014 | "Zindagi Gulzar Hai" – Zindagi Gulzar Hai | Nominated | ||
Best Drama Original Soundtrack | Nominated | |||
ARY Film Awards | ||||
2014 | ARY Film Award for International Icon of the Year | Won | ||
Hum Awards | ||||
2014 | "Zindagi Gulzar Hai" – Zindagi Gulzar Hai | Hum Award for Best Original Soundtrack | Nominated | |
Karawood Film Festival | ||||
2015 | Most Versatile Artist | Won | ||
HT Most Stylish Awards | ||||
2015 | Most Stylish Import | Won | [77] | |
Hum Style Awards | ||||
2016 | Most Stylish Male Performer | Won | [78] [79] | |
2017 | Nominated | [80] [81] | ||
International Pakistan Prestige Awards | ||||
2017 | Style Icon of the Year Male | Nominated | [82] [83] | |
Pakistan International Film Festival | ||||
2018 | Artist for Peace | Won | [84] |
Other awards and honours
- 2013: Sexiest Asian Man on the Planet (Eastern Eye)[85]
See also
- List of Bollywood films
- List of Indian playback singers
- Music of Pakistan
- History of Pakistani pop music
- List of Pakistani actors
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